United kingdom - Hospitality

Summer of sport

Super Saturday: The experience of watching 11 hours of sport in the pub

13-Jun-2016 By Liam Coleman

It is 11am on 'Super Saturday'. Despite it being nine hours until England kick off their Euro 2016 campaign, the Faltering Fullback in north London is already full to bursting with viewers of England's rugby union Test match against Australia....

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Analysis: The food-led pub juggernaut rolls on

09-Jun-2016 By Mike Berry

While UK pub numbers generally are in decline — with wet-led outlets losing out to food-led sites — vibrant city centres across the country are bucking the trend. Mike Berry reports.

EU referendum

MP takes ‘In’ campaign to brewery

07-Jun-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson visited Little Valley Brewery – which launched a range of limited edition beers – as part of his EU Referendum campaign tour.

Legislation

Queen's speech outlines new laws affecting pubs

18-May-2016 By Oli Gross

The Queen confirmed the Government’s intention to devolve powers to councils in her speech today, with local authorities' retention of business rates set to be enshrined by legislation.

Brexit beer: Yorkshire craft brewer creates EU referendum ales

11-May-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

A Yorkshire brewer has launched three limited edition beers themed around the upcoming referendum on Britain's place in the European Union.

EU Referendum

Clive Watson on Brexit: "The trade would suffer"

09-May-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A pub entrepreneur believes we should remain in the EU as the hospitality sector will suffer.

Queen’s 90th Birthday

Pimm’s puts out 12,000 activation kits for Queen’s birthday

14-Apr-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Diageo-owned Pimm’s is pushing hard on the Queen’s 90th birthday to help boost sales in the on-trade by giving 12,000 outlets nationwide activation kits.

Euro 2016

BBPA gives guidance for making the most of Euro 2016

14-Apr-2016 By Oli Gross

With less than two months to go until the start of Euro 2016, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced guidance for pubs to make the most of the tournament.

Scottish manifesto

UKIP calls for smoking ban to be scrapped

07-Apr-2016 By Oli Gross

UKIP has called for the smoking ban to be scrapped in an attempt to reverse laws that "pushed people away from their local and into the supermarkets".

EU Referendum

Cameron: 'a stronger alcohol industry lies within the EU'

24-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Britain's alcohol industry will be safer and stronger if the UK votes to stay in the European Union (EU), Prime Minister David Cameron has promised ahead of the referendum later this year.

Partnerships

Foster's becomes official lager of English & Welsh Cricket Board

24-Mar-2016 By Michelle Perrett

Foster’s has become the Official Lager of England Cricket having signed a two-year deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

BUDGET 2016

George Osborne announces sugar levy on soft drinks

16-Mar-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne has announced the introduction of a new sugar levy on the soft drinks industry in this week’s budget.

Publican Awards 2016: Best late night operator

14-Mar-2016 By James Evison

The UK’s leading late night operator has been revealed as Deltic as it wins Best Late Night Operator, sponsored by Jägermeister, at the 25th anniversary of the Publican Awards.

CHEF SHORTAGE

Brexit could make chef recruitment woes even worse

04-Mar-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

A British exit from the European Union could further exacerbate the shortage of skilled chefs faced by the country’s hospitality industry, a leading recruiter has warned.

Budget

Beer duty action supported by 72% - but 18% want hike

23-Feb-2016 By Oli Gross

The campaign to cut beer duty has the backing of the public with 72% supporting either a freeze or reduction in tax.

Chef shortage

MPs and trade call for action to solve pub chef shortage

23-Feb-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Trade leaders and Members of Parliament have called for action to solve the pub chef shortage at an awards ceremony at the House of Commons last night (23 February).

Food

British pork could vanish from pub menus

15-Feb-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Home-grown pork could disappear from UK pub menus if the trade, as well as the wider food sector, doesn’t stop buying imports, pig big wigs have warned.

Sport

Carlsberg: Pubs set to score with £60m windfall from Euro 2016

12-Feb-2016 By Mike Berry

This summer’s Euro 2016 could provide a bonanza for pubs to the tune of at least £60m, according to Carlsberg UK.

Research

Alcohol-related deaths fall, but still higher than 1994

03-Feb-2016 By Oli Gross

Alcohol-related deaths have dropped yet again as the trend for less irresponsible drinking in the UK continues, according to latest research.

Lords debate bill for lower drink-drive limit

29-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

A lower drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is inevitable according to Labour Lord Clive Brooke

Charity

Pubs thanked for impressive £71k donation to Prostate Cancer UK

04-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Over 600 pubs from around the UK have joined forces to raise £71,000 for Prostate Cancer UK since last year’s Rugby World Cup.

Pub industry still faces 'tremendous' tax challenges, MPs told

16-Dec-2015 By Ed Bedington

The beer and pub industry still faces tremendous tax challenges, MPs to the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group were told last week.

Eight finalists announced for Parliamentary Pub Chef Awards

14-Dec-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Eight UK pub chefs have been named as finalists in the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group’s Parliamentary Pub Chef awards.

Make Some Noise

Plans to save pubs from developers win parliamentary support

10-Dec-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Labour MP and shadow culture secretary Michael Dugher is the latest MP to show his support for the agent of change principle, legislation which could protect pubs from closing due to noise complaints.

Top chefs help Britain to become Great Food Nation

03-Nov-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Some of the country’s brightest food pioneers are joining forces with the government to help Britain become a Great Food Nation.

Sport

Rugby World Cup: Wet sales up £1,000 on key match days

20-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Despite a disappointing Rugby World Cup for the home nations, UK pubs and bars have enjoyed big uplifts - with key matches leading to a £1,000 boost in drink sales on average.

Technology

CPL Animate celebrates Official Future Day with Back to the Future-inspired exhibition for charity

07-Oct-2015 By James Evison

To celebrate the upcoming ‘Back to the Future’ date, the animation team at CPL Online are hosting a contemporary art and mixed media exhibition entitled ‘Hey McFly!’ after the famous film quotation.

Magic World Cup moments still ahead for pubs despite England exit

05-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Licensees in England have been handed a double-blow this weekend –an early exit of the Rugby World Cup is a disappointment, and many predict it’ll be a financial hit for pubs due to less fans going out to watch the remaining matches.

Rugby World Cup

Licensees left disappointed by Rugby World Cup turnout

02-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Licensees have been left disappointed by the number of people visiting their pubs during the Rugby World Cup

Beer stats

UK beer tax 14 times higher than German rate

24-Sep-2015 By Oli Gross

UK beer tax rates are still among the highest at 14 times the German rate, as revealed today in a British Beer and Pub Association report.

Rugby World Cup

25 million extra pints to be sold during Rugby World Cup

17-Sep-2015 By Oli Gross

An extra 25 million pints will be sold at UK pubs during the Rugby World Cup, it has been predicted, with pubs taking a turnover of £86m from beer alone.

Sky Sports

Are you making the most of international football this month?

07-Sep-2015 By Sky Sports

International football takes over this month, and with all the home nations plus Republic of Ireland in with a good chance of making Euro 2016, make sure you fire your pub into profit.

Copyright

Licensee hit with £6,000 fine for Sky copyright breaches

01-Sep-2015 By Mike Berry

An Aylesbury pub licensee has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 for illegal Sky use.

Greene King Leisure Tracker

Poor weather to blame for decline in drinking out

26-Aug-2015 By Oli Gross

Poor weather in July has been blamed for a sharp decline in drinking out spend and a rise in eating out.

Charity

Prostate Cancer UK hails pub trade support - and the PMA

17-Aug-2015 By Mike Berry

The PMA has been praised for its role in getting the trade to support Prostate Cancer UK’s new campaign which sees pubs converted into ‘Men United Arms’.

Online map reveals locations of 29,000 UK pubs

30-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Data analyst Ramiro Gomez has plotted the location of 29,000 pubs on an online map to show areas with the highest concentrations of pubs.

CAMRA

London and South East hit hardest by pub closures

20-Jul-2015 By M&C Report

Regional statistics released by Campaign for Real Ale indicate that London and the South East are hit hardest by pub closures - with an average of 10.2 closing a week.

Diageo’s Guinness seals exclusive partnership with Molson Coors

15-Jul-2015 By Jessica Mason

Diageo has extended its existing partnership with Molson Coors, to become the exclusive launch partner on Guinness Golden Ale draught in England & Wales for the next year.

Robert Humphreys awarded MBE for services to alcohol policy

15-Jun-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Robert Humphreys, former honorary secretary of the Parliamentary Beer Group, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours for services to alcohol policy.

Disaronno Terrace 2015 parties announced

08-Jun-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Illva Saronno has announced the return of the Disaronno Terrace series. Following last year's UK launch, the 2015 campaign will kick off at London rooftop bar, Golden Bee, on Wednesday 24th June. The music-based events launch in the capital before...

Enterprise plans 'mini stadium' pub atmosphere for Rugby World Cup

08-Jun-2015 By Oli Gross

Enterprise is supporting its licensees to turn their pubs into ‘mini-stadiums’ to drive customer involvement during the Rugby World Cup.

Mitchells & Butlers and Help for Heroes give food discount for Armed Forces

02-Jun-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Mitchells & Butlers chains Crown Carveries, Sizzling Pubs and O’Neills have announced the launch of new charity initiatives for British Armed Forces members.

General election

SIBA urges parliamentary candidates to raise a patriotic pint

05-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is encouraging all 2,000 prospective parliamentary candidates to link up with a local brewer in their constituency for a ‘patriotic pint’ on election day.

Initiative aims to spread international awareness of British food and produce

10-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Love British Food has teamed up with online retailer British Corner Shop to spread international awareness of the upcoming British Food Fortnight.

Pub chefs

Tom Kerridge backs Vote British Food campaign in run up to general election

09-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Top chef Tom Kerridge has teamed up with the National Farmers Union (NFU) to show his support for British food and agriculture.

election special

Beer Group chair Andrew Griffiths on the Government's achievements

08-Apr-2015 By Andrew Griffiths

As we are at the end of this parliament, it is worth looking back at the past five years to see the impact it has had on the brewing and pub industry.

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