HMRC Receipts on “Sin Taxes” Continue to Fall – Now Just 2.8% of Total Tax Revenues
HMRC’s takings from ‘sin taxes’ have fallen by 35% over the past decade to £24.2bn or 2.8% of its total revenues in 2024/25, versus 4.3%…
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Alcohol
Flat October for Drinks Sales Leaves On Premise Hoping for Budget boost
On Premise operators and suppliers ended October with a small drop in drinks sales as consumers kept a lid on their spending, CGA by NIQ’s…
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SIBA Launch ‘Industry Newcomer’ And ‘Beer Champion’ Categories To Highlight Outstanding Individuals
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today launched the SIBA Business Awards 2026, including two new categories for ‘Brewing Industry Individual Newcomer…
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Sherborne Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Mermaid on Bristol Road in Sherborne, reopened on Wednesday 12th November following a phenomenal, combined investment of £200,000 from experienced licensee,…
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UK Drinks Industry Unites in Call on Chancellor Not to Raise Excise Duty
With two weeks to go until the Autumn Budget, and on the day of a collective meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, the seven trade bodies…
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Oxfordshire Operator Builds A Three-Pub Estate In A Year
Oxfordshire operator, Stephen Williams has taken on a Star Pubs’1 lease for The Fox Inn, Boars Hill. This latest move brings his portfolio to three…
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Take A Look Inside Bolton Pub Following £265,000 Makeover
The Pineapple on Blackburn Road in Bolton officially reopened last Thursday 30th October following a transformational investment of more than £265,000. The pub is part…
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New Publican Takes The Helm At 16th Century Cornish Pub
A new publican has taken on one of Cornwall’s most cherished village pubs, the Polgooth Inn. Andrew Milburn has worked for St Austell Brewery for…
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Picture Perfect Pubs: CAMRA Design Awards Open
Collaborating with Historic England, CAMRA is celebrating stunning pub architecture across the UK by reopening nominations for the Pub Design Awards. Judged by a panel…
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Penshurst Pub Wins Place in The Good Food Guide
The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, near Tonbridge, has been named in The Good Food Guide’s inaugural 100 Best Pubs. The accolade for the historic village…
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Modest Growth For Drinks Sales In First Half Of October
On Premise operators and suppliers overcame windy weather to generate decent growth in drinks sales in the first full fortnight of October. CGA by NIQ’s…
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SIBA And Licensed Trade Charity Announce Partnership To Support Brewery Owners And Employees
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today announced a new partnership with the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), which will bring a wide…
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The Doors Open To First Box Venue In London
Arc Inspirations has opened the doors to its highly anticipated new venue, BOX Piccadilly. This marks the group’s debut in the South of England, and…
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Take A Look Inside Dukinfield Pub Following £245,000 Makeover
The Lodge on Cheetham Hill in Dukinfield reopened last Thursday 23rd October following a phenomenal investment of nearly £245,000. The pub is part of Proper…
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Inflation Hit To Spirits Hurts Consumer Spending And The Public Purse, New Research Finds
New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has found that the price of alcohol made a significant contribution to inflation during 2025, adding to…
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