Prime Minister

Big Interview

'There's no silver bullet'

03-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

With challenges facing the sector and pub closures rising, how can CAMRA play a positive role to help the sector move forward?

OPINION

Delusions of cheaper beer is beyond naive Prime Minister

24-May-2023 By Ed Bedington

You have to wonder if politicians really believe the things they say because our Prime Minister’s recent comments about how one of the benefits of Brexit has been the delivery of cheaper beer does seem to fly in the face of reality.

Calls for intervention build as ministers U-turn on dodging isolation

19-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Bosses have slammed current Covid rules after the Chancellor and the Prime Minister were forced to backtrack on avoiding self-isolation.

PM encourages clubs to use Covid passports as 19 July confirmed

12-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged caution as he confirmed the final easing of lockdown restrictions this month (July).

Petitions Committee chair urges PM to engage with ‘particularly vulnerable’ hospitality sector

22-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

Catherine McKinnell MP has written to Boris Johnson urging him to pursue a 'coordinated approach' with the hospitality sector after the PM appeared cool on the idea of appointing a dedicated minister for the ailing industry.

PM assures ‘lockdown will end on 2 December’

05-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reiterated the current national lockdown restrictions will expire on 2 December and the tiered system will come into force thereafter.

Allowing takeaway drinks will 'unpick' the lockdown measures claims PM

02-Nov-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

The rules have changed, see below: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said allowing takeaway drinks from pubs and bars during England's second lockdown would result in the measures being 'unpicked'.

South Yorkshire moving to tier three

21-Oct-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

South Yorkshire pubs will face tough tier three rules from this Saturday (24 October), it has been announced following lengthy discussions.

PM orders Liverpool pubs to close this week

12-Oct-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced pubs in Liverpool must close from Wednesday (14 October) amid rising coronavirus cases in the area.

Liverpool pubs to close, city leaders say

12-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in Liverpool will be closed under new restrictions from the Government, city leaders have outlined in a joint statement.

What are the new restrictions coming into force today?

24-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

From today (Thursday 24 September), new restrictions for pubs and the hospitality sector come into force.

Coronavirus restrictions: what do the new rules mean for pubs?

23-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

With a raft of restrictions in place for pubs amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at exactly what these mean for the on-trade.

Face covering requirement date brought forward

23-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The requirement for pub staff and customers to wear face coverings inside has been moved to tomorrow (Thursday 24 September) despite the Cabinet Office previously confirming to The Morning Advertiser that it would be enforced from Monday (28 September).

Pub staff and customers required to wear masks indoors

22-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubgoers and workers will be required to wear masks inside, the Prime Minister announced in the House of Commons today (Tuesday 22 September).

What impact will a 10pm curfew have on pubs?

22-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub operators and trade bodies have reacted to the proposed 10pm curfew on pubs, predicting a “devastating impact in an already challenging environment” and urging the Government for further financial aid.

Opinion

Hammer blow for pubs flies in the face of logic

22-Sep-2020 By Ed Bedington

It’s 10pm on a Friday night, the pubs have switched off the lights, barred the doors and the crowds are now heaving on the streets, mingling, singing, hugging and inviting each other back for impromptu house parties...

Government 10pm curfew 'crushing blow'

21-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government's plan to impose a 10pm curfew to all pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality businesses has been labelled 'a crushing blow' for trade.

‘Margin for manoeuvre’ on 2m distancing rule says PM

15-Jun-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The two-metre distancing rule is being kept under "constant review" according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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PM eyes earlier pub reopening and reduced social distancing measures

28-May-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “optimistic” about pubs reopening earlier than he first thought.

Changes to employee rights on cards after Brexit

19-Dec-2017 By Claire Churchard

EU rules that protect employee holidays, ensure regular rest breaks and limit excessive overtime could be scrapped by ministers after Brexit, according to reports.

ALMR calls for ‘swift clarity’ over proposals to register EU immigrants

12-Oct-2017 By Claire Churchard

A pub industry body has called for “swift clarity” after Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed there would be an immigrant registration system for EU nationals as part of the country’s move towards Brexit.

Prime Minister’s Florence speech ‘provides more certainty’ for businesses

22-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Theresa May’s proposals for a two-year transition period after Britain leaves the EU, as well as other assurances, have been welcomed by leaders in the on-trade.

50th co-operative pub opens in Theresa May’s constituency

07-Jul-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A local in Prime Minister Theresa May’s constituency has become the 50th co-operative pub in the UK after residents rallied together to save the community site.

PM Theresa May asked to help save Maidenhead pub

28-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Campaigners have called on Prime Minister Theresa May to help save a pub in her Maidenhead constituency from closing.

National insurance hike to affect significant number of licensees

13-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Changes to national insurance contributions, announced in last week’s Budget, could cost licensees almost £700 a year more from April 2019, a legal expert has warned.

ALMR and BBPA welcome industrial strategy proposals

24-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Trade bodies have welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of the Modern Industrial Strategy green paper. 

Food and drink industry supported by PM in Brexit speech

18-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Industry bodies have welcomed Teresa May’s “recognition” of the value of the food and drink sector in her Brexit speech.  

Property

Buckinghamshire pub famous for Chinese presidential visit sold to Chinese investors

05-Dec-2016 By Liam Coleman

The pub David Cameron visited with China's president Xi Jinping has been sold to Chinese investors.

Events

British Pub Week: Save the Pub group to meet pubs minister

28-Oct-2016 By James Evison

The All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group will host pubs minister Andrew Percy for a meeting tomorrow (1 November) as part of British Pub Week.

Legislation

Government announces shock smoking ban U-turn

01-Apr-2016 By Philip Morris

The Government has made a shock decision to reverse the smoking ban for one day only so pubs can celebrate the Queen’s birthday “in style” this summer.

Events

Cameron announces pub hours can be extended for Queen's birthday

23-Mar-2016 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs will be granted extended opening hours on Friday, 10 and Saturday, 11June, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday, Prime Minister David Cameron had announced.

Pubs react to #piggate

21-Sep-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Pubs have taken to twitter to poke humour at allegations that Prime Minister David Cameron once inserted "a private part of his anatomy in a dead pig’s head". 

Prime Minister David Cameron goes down the pub

27-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

 A Staffordshire licensee has spoken of her surprise after Prime Minister David Cameron dropped by her pub earlier this month

New government brings promise of positive change for licensed hospitality

11-May-2015 By Kate Nicholls

A week before the General Election I was chatting with Alastair Campbell about the campaign just before he spoke at the ALMR Conference. He was horrified at my likening the Tories to Chelsea’s recent form – dull and workmanlike but ruthless in closing...

David Cameron hints at third beer duty cut

04-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

David Cameron has hinted that the Chancellor will announce a third beer duty cut in the upcoming Budget.

New pubs minister 'must listen to the challenges facing the sector'

23-Jul-2014 By James Wallin

The industry has welcomed the appointment of Kris Hopkins as the new Community Pubs Minister.

CAMRA says Government is failing to act on pub protection

03-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

Campaign for Real Ale members have accused Brandon Lewis MP of failing to act on protecting pubs.

Licensee tells Prime Minister business rates are 'crippling' rural pubs

17-Apr-2014 By Helen Gilbert

A North Yorkshire publican has written to the Prime Minister warning him that village pubs will struggle to survive unless action is taken to address “crippling” and “ever increasing” business rates.

Fair Deal for Your Local demands Government delivers on 'commitment' to pubco reform

10-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

Campaigners for pubco reform met at Westminster yesterday to urge the Government to include pubco reform in the Queen’s speech.

The battle against burdens never stops

08-Apr-2014 By Brigid Simmonds

The Chancellor said: “Beer duty will not be frozen. It will be cut again by one pence. Pubs saved. Jobs created. A penny off a pint for the second year running.”

David Cameron pledges to 'look very carefully' at pubcos

02-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

David Cameron insisted the Government would ‘look very carefully at the activities of some pub companies’ but stopped short of saying when legislation would be brought in.

Pub is the Hub wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award

26-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

Pub is The Hub was announced as the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award at last night's Publican Awards.

Oxfordshire licensee speaks of pride after Cameron-Hollande visit

11-Feb-2014 By Helen Gilbert

The licensee of an Oxfordshire pub has told of the “enormous sense of pride” he and his staff felt after a recent visit by Prime Minister David Cameron and French president Francois Hollande.

Err…yes Prime Minister

03-Feb-2014 By Robert Sayles

Knock knock….“Ah Humphrey, come in.”“You wanted to see me Prime Minister.”“Yes. Something rather odd happened last evening. I popped along to my local pub with Samantha for a pint and a bite to eat. Guess what? The bloody thing’s boarded up! What’s going...

PM orders rethink on World Cup licensing hours extension

03-Feb-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The Prime Minister has “ordered a rethink” on pub opening times for England’s World Cup games in Brazil this summer, a day after the Home Office said it had ruled out extending licensing hours.

Minimum pricing: Industry leaders express support in Telegraph letter

12-Apr-2013 By John Harrington

The chief executives of 11 groups including pub chains, nightclub groups, and brewers have written a letter to the Prime Minister, published in today’s Daily Telegraph, urging David Cameron to stick to his plans to introduce a minimum alcohol price.

Griffiths: take action now to help axe the beer tax

21-Feb-2013 By Andrew Griffiths

We cannot afford to under-estimate the importance of the next two or three weeks to UK brewers and publicans. In air-conditioned offices somewhere deep in Whitehall, Treasury officials and ministers are putting the final touches to this year’s Budget...

More than 100 MPs sign up in support of scrapping beer duty escalator

06-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

A petition among MPs calling the beer duty escalator to be scrapped has passed 100 signatures.

Former BII Licensee of the Year buys pub in David Cameron's childhood village

01-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

Former BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) Licensee of the Year Phil Davison is hopeful of a visit from David Cameron after buying the only pub in the Prime Minister’s childhood village.

Griffiths left blushing after BBPA video cameo

31-Jan-2013

All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chair Andrew Griffiths admitted to being left rather flattered today following his appearance in a new short film by the British Beer & Pub Association.