James May brands alcohol duty system ‘completely baffling’
Ex-Top Gear presenter and co-owner of a pub and gin business James May has labelled the alcohol duty system as “completely baffling”.
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Nightclubs ‘left behind’ on business rates
Nightclubs must be included in targeted business rates relief, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned, with more than a third lost since the pandemic.
OPINION: Storm still brewing over cask ale as Marston’s brewery bids farewell
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How TENS can help pubs make the most of the festive season
With the busiest time of year fast approaching, now is the time for operators to start preparing for the various events they may have planned.
‘Representation is incredibly important’
The MA’s Ed Bedington caught up with BIH Chef of the Year and Queen of Cups patron, Ayesha Kalaji, for her take on the week’s news.
Unity Social’s mission to end loneliness
“We’re not trying to build a pub company, we’re trying to build a movement,” is the bold claim from James Croft.
Pubs await support as Chancellor outlines Budget priorities
Chancellor John Healey has vowed to protect the UK economy from global pressures in his upcoming Budget as pubs continue to call for action on rising operating costs.