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Start your journey to sustainability with the free Hospitality Carbon Calculator and Toolkit

26-Mar-2024 By Sky Business and Zero Carbon Forum

As hospitality aims to reach net zero by 2040 (including its supply chain), the first step for all venues is understanding their carbon footprint and how they can start to reduce it.

Trade bodies back changes to Martyn’s Law

18-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Trade bodies have given their backing to the Government’s revised changes to Martyn’s Law, which will require businesses to increase their readiness to act should there be a terrorist attack.

OPINION

Back apprentices who are the future of the sector

12-Feb-2024 By Emma McClarkin, CEO, British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)

As National Apprenticeship Week 2024 draws to a close, we once again raise a glass to celebrate integral role of apprentices in the UK’s vibrant and dynamic hospitality industry.

BBPA members demand help ahead of Budget

09-Feb-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Leaders of more than 80 of the UK’s pub companies and breweries – who are members of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) – have written to the Chancellor to demand action at next month’s Budget on VAT, business rates and beer duty.

More than 500 pubs closed in 2023

22-Jan-2024 By Rebecca Weller

More than 500 pubs closed their doors for good last year, data from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed.

BBPA: Ofgem review means 'very little' without urgent action

04-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Ofgem’s non-domestic market review means “very little” for businesses without swift implementation, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has stated.

Bank holiday boost but staff shortages bite

29-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

UK pubs benefited from increased trade during the bank holiday weekend but staff shortages prevented even greater sales.

Review of the Week

'I don't feel represented'

24-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

Top chef and pub and bistro operator Gary Usher calls for more passion from lobbyists, greater support for independent businesses, a reduction in VAT and talks about the challenges around recruitment in the MA's Review of the Week.

Gov urged to allow early Sunday opening for World Cup final

17-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is among many in the industry to call on the Government to allow pubs to serve beer from 10am this Sunday so both pubs and customers can benefit from England reaching the Women’s World Cup final.

Gov consultation on gaming machines in pubs welcomed

26-Jul-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Pub trade bodies UKHospitality (UKH) and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have welcomed a consultation by the Government that is seeking views on matters relating to gaming machines in pubs and other venues.

BBPA issues rally call to back Lionesses at the pub

18-Jul-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has urged pubs to get behind the Lionesses as the Women’s football World Cup begins on Thursday (20 July).

BBPA recommends scrutiny over MUP findings

27-Jun-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Scotland’s alcohol minimum unit pricing initiative has shown “positive” results but leaves much to be “considered” before a decision on its continuation is made.

Stagnant inflation rates 'holding sector back'

21-Jun-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Consumers expected to "tighten purse strings" once again as stagnant inflation leaves the sector with “little opportunity for growth”.

BBPA calls for Gov action as sector boosts GDP figures

14-Jun-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for “meaningful action” to tackle fiscal headwinds as GDP figures released today (Wednesday 14 June) showed a 0.2% increase to the economy – buoyed by visits to pubs.

Draught lager prices soar by 11%

25-May-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The average cost of a pint of draught lager increased by 11% in the year to April 2023, figures from the Office For National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

Sector 'still suffering' despite ease to headline inflation rate

24-May-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality firms are “not out of the woods yet” despite an ease to the headline rate of inflation, according to trade bodies from across the sector.

Manchester tourism tax 'disappointing' for pubs

30-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Now is “not the time” to introduce tourism taxes and place “additional deterrents” on consumers, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Beer prices sky-rocket by 11.8%

23-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The average cost of a pint of draught lager increased 11.8% in the year to February 2023, latest figures from the Office For National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

BBPA calls for inquiry into energy 'profiteering'

25-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on Chairs of the Treasury and Business Select Committees to conduct an urgent inquiry into reports of poor conduct from energy suppliers.

Energy support delay 'disappointing news'

21-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The delay to an announcement on extended energy support for businesses is “disappointing” and leaves many facing “crippling” bills as well as an uncertain start to 2023, according to leaders from across the sector.

Sector calls for energy bill relief scheme extension

05-Dec-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Pubs and breweries will face major financial losses, make no profit and be forced to shut if the energy bill relief scheme is not extended beyond 31 March 2023, new research has shown.

Christmas rail strikes 'devastating'

23-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Rail strikes over the festive period will be “catastrophic” for hospitality businesses more “reliant” than ever on Christmas trade to get through the first quarter of 2023, trade bodies from across the sector have said.

Pubs 'pulling out all the stops' for World Cup

21-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs have been “pulling out all the stops” to accommodate as many fans as possible following the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup tournament on Sunday 20 November.

Christmas bookings see 20% decline

21-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Christmas bookings across the on-trade have shown a 20% drop, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

OFGEM to investigate 'harm' caused by energy costs

18-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

OFGEM’s investigations into reports on the pressure and “harm” caused by non-domestic contacts amid the on-going energy crisis are an “important part” of the regulator’s role, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has stated.

Inflation sees biggest increase in over 40-years

16-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Record setting inflation figures will “undoubtedly cause anxiety” for businesses as keeping costs under control becomes “ever-more challenging”, according to leaders from across the sector.

Pint becoming 'unaffordable luxury'

15-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The cost-of-living crisis is leading consumers to see having a pint in their local pub as an “unaffordable luxury” the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has stated.

Recruitment crisis costing sector £22bn a year

09-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Recruitment crisis is costing the hospitality industry £22bn a year according to a new survey conducted by trade bodies from across the sector.

Sunak urged to fulfil previous commitments

25-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs and brewers in “desperate need of relief” as leaders from across the sector urge newly appointed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to recognise the importance of pubs and breweries before it’s “too late”.

Cost of liquid CO2 rises by almost 3,000%

03-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs and brewers are being forced to make “extremely tough decisions” as soaring gas prices could cost the UK’s food and drink sector an extra £1.7bn in liquid CO2 expenses, research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed.

Honesty crucial amid cost-of-living crisis

23-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Transparency is key for SMEs in navigating price increases as the cost-of-living crisis continues for both businesses and consumers, Metro Bank has stated.

No sign of 'let up' as inflation exceeds 10%

18-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs are stuck between a “rock and a hard place” as inflation and energy costs has continued to soar while consumer spend and confidence plummets, according to trade bodies across the sector.

Vote now: how much of your trade comes from cash?

08-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Consumer use of cash has increased in a bid to manage household and holiday budgets, Post Office research has revealed.

Euro final could see 10m pints sold in pubs

29-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted 10m pints could be sold this Sunday (31 July) during the UEFA Women’s Euro football finals as the Lionesses face Germany.

BBPA calls for reform of 'outdated' business rates system

25-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Government for a cap on bill increases and a review of the sector’s businesses rates.

BBPA celebrates partnership pub model

22-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Publicans and MPs from across the country gathered in Parliament on Wednesday 20 July to celebrate the partnership pub model.

British holidaymakers urged to visit pubs

20-Jul-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging Brits to visit pubs as part of their staycation this summer, with warm weather set to continue after this week’s heatwave.

New Prime Minister must support pubs, says BBPA

18-Jul-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Amidst the race to become the new Prime Minister, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued all Conservative candidates a manifesto setting out what action needs to be taken to help the industry.

Publicans praise advice from pub companies

18-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

More than three quarters of licensees operating a partnered pub have praised the advice they receive form their pub company’s Business Development Managers (BDMs), new research conducted by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed.

Licensing Act review comes at 'critical' time

12-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A new House of Lords select committee follow up report on the Licensing Act 2003, Post-Legislative Scrutiny, has come at a “critical” time and, while things have improved, some areas of inconsistency have remained, according to trade bodies across the...

Pubs held back by 'lack of incentives to invest'

06-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Bank of England has warned the global economic outlook has “deteriorated materially” and was “very uncertain” as part of its Financial Stability Report, published yesterday (Tuesday 5 July).

Hospitality UK’s fifth industry most in need of workers

06-Jul-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The hospitality sector is the UK’s fifth industry most in need of workers, with 11,639 thousand vacancies advertised on recruitment website Indeed.com.

Avoidance of further rail strikes 'imperative' to sector's health

05-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has stated it will take “further effective strike action” if negotiations surrounding pay and job security cannot be settled, according to RMT general secretary Mick Lynch.

Profitability ‘plummets’ as operating costs soar

28-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality trade bodies have called on the Government to tackle inflationary headwinds and introduce a new tax and investment regime to get the industry back on track and recognise the contribution it could make to the economy.

City pubs see 50% decline in weekend sales following rail strikes

27-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Weekend rail strikes saw hospitality sales “hugely affected”, particularly in London and Manchester, with some city pubs having reported a 50% decline in sales, according to S4labour and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Staff shortages damaging economic recovery

23-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Staff shortages within the hospitality sector have caused almost half (45%) of operators to cut trading hours or capacity in order to cope, costing the industry £21bn in lost revenue, a joint survey by UKHospitality (UKH), the British Institute of Innkeeping...