23-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
Fair Pint's "self-interested guerilla tactics" allowed the Government to wriggle off the hook on beer duty, says the BBPA.
Pubs show support for Challenge 25
30-Mar-2009
Pubs in Derby are backing the Challenge 25 initiative despite opposition to the measure by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).Dave Lalor,...
Adam Withrington: Can the BBPA properly represent both beer and pubs?
23-Mar-2009
Since the debacle that was November's pre-Budget report there has been speculation that the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) would be...
17-Mar-2009 By John Harrington
New figures are being used by the British Beer and Pub Association to urge the Government not to raise alcohol taxes or inflict more redtape on the industry.
Pub bitch: The bitch is back!
13-Mar-2009
Damned unitedAn illustration of just how tough times are came last week when Punch Taverns shelved its annual corporate get-together at the...
BBPA plans major shake-up
13-Mar-2009
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is planning a major shake-up in the way it operates in the wake of chief executive Rob Hayward's shock...
Healthy lobby to discuss drinking habits with trade
12-Mar-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Police and health chiefs are to meet for summit talks with trade leaders next week. The North of England region of the British Beer & Pub...
10-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
Director of brewing at the British Beer and Pub Association, David Long, has been appointed as interim chief executive. Rob Hayward left the trade...
04-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
A record 2,000 pubs have closed with the loss of 20,000 jobs since the 2008 Budget — BBPA warns the tax rises must stop.
27-Feb-2009 By Andrew Pring
Many thousands have so far signed up to the Axe the Beer Tax campaign, but more of us need to if we are to influence the Chancellor come Budget day, says Andrew Pring.
More than 100 MPs back Axe the Tax
10-Feb-2009
More than 100 MPs are calling on the government to scrap any planned beer duty hikes in this year's Budget, following widespread concern from the...
Darling invites trade groups for Budget meeting
09-Feb-2009 By James Wilmore
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and all other major drinks trade bodies have been invited to meet Alistair Darling prior to next...
Beer sales down by 130 million pints in last quarter of 2008
27-Jan-2009 By James Wilmore
Pubs and bars served 130 million less pints in the final quarter of last year - a drop of nearly 10 per cent - compared to the same period in 2007....
Pubs closing at rate of 39 per week
19-Jan-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The number of pubs closing per week in Britain has accelerated to a staggering 39 per week. The figures, compiled by CGA Strategy for the British...
Adam Withrington: Wanted: A good lobbyist. Please!
05-Dec-2008
There is not one industry member I have seen in the last two weeks who is not stunned to the core by the recent political goings on - from the second...
BBPA and CAMRA launch 'Save the Pub' campaign
27-Nov-2008
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) today joined forces to launch the 'Axe the Beer Tax - Save the Pub'...
26-Nov-2008 By John Harrington
The outspoken Liberal Democrat MP criticises the British Beer and Pub Association for "ignoring" calls for a united pro-pub campaign
Mulholland attacks BBPA's new campaign
26-Nov-2008
Liberal Democrat MP Greg Mulholland has attacked the BBPA for going it alone and launching its own campaign highlighting the plight of pubs and beer...
Fair Pint and BBPA lock horns on Radio 4
07-Nov-2008 By James Wilmore
Anti-pubco group Fair Pint and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) locked horns today over the pubco model during a debate on BBC Radio...
'A blizzard of unnecessary red tape' - BBPA slams draft code
13-Oct-2008 By James Wilmore
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has added its weight to criticisms of controversial government draft proposals covering the drinks...
BBPA says Beautiful Beer is safe
06-Oct-2008
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has denied claims that its Beautiful Beer campaign has hit the buffers.Rumours have been circulating...
BBPA aims to 'Axe the Tax'
23-Sep-2008 By James Wilmore
A major new campaign aiming to stop further government beer duty increase is being launched next month. The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)...
Medical experts ready for BBPA grilling
15-Sep-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Two health experts will be quizzed by members of the pub industry at a meeting this week. Professor Mark Bellis, director of the North West Publican...
08-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney
Pubs are now closing at the rate of five a day — up 33% on last year as the credit crunch and Government enforced duty rises and red tape take a...
12-Aug-2008 By Ewan Turney
The industry has once again rubbished reports that relaxed licensing hours has led to a wave of disorder and says the rise in fixed penalty notices simply means police are doing their job more effectively.
BBPA forum faces up to big issues
07-Aug-2008
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is holding a forum for members to discuss a range of issues including the relationship between pubcos...
07-Aug-2008 By Ewan Turney
The relationship between Business Development Managers and licensees will be one of the topics on the agenda at a British Beer and Pub Association forum.
28-Jul-2008 By Ewan Turney
Trade leaders have demanded a public correction from health minister Dawn Primarolo over claims the industry has reneged on its pledge to add unit...
21-Jul-2008 By Ewan Turney
The KPMG report totally ignores the Government's own evidence gathered during sting operations and calls on the industry to act above the law in...
BBPA withdraws its voluntary code
03-Jul-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
Code might breach competition law The British Beer & Pub Association's (BBPA) voluntary code on cheap drinks deals and happy hours has been...
BBPA forced to scrap drinks promotions code
25-Jun-2008 By James Wilmore
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has been forced to withdraw its code on drinks promotions over fears it breaches competition law. The...
Trade leaders meet to fight for future of pubs
20-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Industry leaders met at the House of Commons today in a bid to unite and fight for the future of the British pub. In a meeting called by Publican...
M&B to up recycling
17-Apr-2008
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) plans to recycle more after the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) called for pubs to be greener. Waste...
19-Mar-2008 By John Harrington
BBPA slams the Home Office for giving just three days to respond
Four pubs closing per day, figures show
05-Mar-2008 By James Wilmore
Many villages across Britain are facing a future without pubs, after new figures revealed closures have reached a rate of 27 a week - nearly four...
03-Feb-2008 By Ewan Turney
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has defended extended opening hours after the Archbishop of Canterbury claimed the streets were now less...
BBPA claims food hygiene scheme is misleading
01-Feb-2008 By James Wilmore
A petition has been presented to Parliament attacking a potential law forcing London pubs to display a food hygiene rating. The controversial Scores...
Festive sales down on 2006
10-Jan-2008
Eight out of 10 licensees responding to a survey on thepublican.com over the festive period reported sales down on Christmas 2006.The shock...
Only 3% drinking more since new Act
29-Nov-2007 By Tony Halstead THals22851@aol.com
The new Licensing Act has not fuelled an increase in drinking and people do not want to see it abolished with a return to fixed closing times,...
27-Nov-2007
The Licensing Act has not fuelled an increase in drinking, according to a YouGov poll for the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The public...
BBPA urges tax freeze to rescue beer
22-Nov-2007
Save our national drink by freezing beer tax - that is the message from the trade as new figures show beer sales are the lowest since the Great...
BBPA sets challenge to new health alliance
10-Nov-2007
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has challenged a new health body set up to lobby for a hike in alcohol tax to answer five key...
Councils "widely divergent" on approach to licensing
05-Nov-2007 By James Wilmore
Huge inconsistencies have been revealed in councils' approaches to the Licensing Act - with some licensees being left drowning in red tape. A survey...
16-Oct-2007 By Joe Lutrario
The BBPA hits back at claims that drinking one glass of wine a day is hazardous
Guide aims to reduce pub violence
11-Oct-2007
A new guide has been released to help reduce the risk of violence at licensed premises. The guide Managing Safety in Bars, Pubs and Clubs has been...
11-Oct-2007 By Ewan Turney
UK alcohol consumption in 2006 fell for the second year running, according to the BBPA
Trade groups launch risk assessment guide
03-Oct-2007 By James Wilmore
A new guide has been launched to help licensees assess the risk of violence in their pub. The six-page Managing Safety in Bars, Pubs and Clubs,...
21-Sep-2007 By Tamara Sender of M&C Report
BBPA writes to government with figures showing the Licensing Act has led to a reduction in alcohol-related violence
Gambling laws: Pubs urged to "act now
14-Aug-2007 By James Wilmore
Licensees are being urged to "act now" to ensure they are ready for the new laws on gaming machines, which come into effect in less than three weeks....
18-Jul-2007 By John Harrington
Pubs will only have to pay new gaming fees when they come up for renewal, which could save the industry £750,000
