EXCLUSIVE: Danks steps away from Laine
Laine MD Russell Danks has announced he is stepping down from the role after three years.
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OPINION
OPINION: This is not a ‘bail out’
While there will be plenty in the industry that welcome the Government U-turn, let’s be candid about this - this isn’t “support”, it’s the Treasury moving to fix the problems of its own creation.
Pubs under pressure: Tackling the challenges of 2026
With some serious challenges facing the pub sector in 2026, the Lock In team tackle some of the issues and consider what campaigning is going to work in the year ahead.
Remember when Government actually valued pubs?
Once upon a time, pubs were so culturally significant the Government even decided it needed to nationalise them.
Rates U-turn won’t be enough for sector, trade boss warns
Pessimism remains high over claims the Government is doing a U-turn on rates, with one trade association leader warning it won’t be enough.
Review of the Week
‘We’ve got to carry on pushing’
With the announcement of a possible Government U-turn on rates, the MA’s Ed Bedington caught up with UKHospitality’s Allen Simpson for his take on the week’s events.
OPINION
OPINION: Sector needs more than a sticking plaster
Most operators know the most effective way to keep control of potentially unruly punters is to threaten to bar them, and so it would seem it is also the most effective lobbying tool as well.
Hofmeister secures UK distribution deal
Lager brand Hofmeister has announced a new deal to secure its logistical supply following the challenges around Keystone Brewing Group.
OPINION: We need to fight harder in 2026
And so we came to the end of a challenging and difficult 2025 and now look ahead to the sunny uplands of 2026 where all will be good in the world of pubs.
Urban Fun expands to Kingston
Urban Fun has opened its second site in Kingston as the competitive socialising brand prepares to expand across the UK.