Sector Welcomes Government’s Small Brewers’ Relief Proposals
The government’s proposed reforms to small brewers’ relief (SBR), has been largely welcomed by industry bodies. The main proposals are: • Replacing the existing taper
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July 19 ‘Freedom Day’ to Go Ahead in England Government Confirms
Almost all Covid-19 lockdown restrictions will be lifted in England on July 19 health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed this afternoon. Social distancing and legal limits
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PM Confirms “Freedom Day” Plans as England Moves to Step Four July 19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that Ingle will move towards step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown meaning that face masks will no
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Cautious Welcome as Indoor Hospitality in England to Reopen on 17 May
The Pub and hospitality sector has cautiously welcomed the indoor reopening of UK businesses but warned that outlets will continue to lose money until restrictions
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Hospitality Sector Loses £80.8bn of Sales in 12 Months of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped a staggering £80.8bn off hospitality’s sales in just 12 months, the latest edition of the UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA
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Hospitality Reopens But Full Recovery Will Need Support
Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have welcomed the reopening of pubs and restaurants who have outside areas, but have warned that there is
Read more...Government Abandons Vaccine Passport Plans for Pubs & Restaurants
The government has abandoned plans to implement a vaccine passports when people visit pubs bars and restaurants in what is described a huge boost for
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‘Huge Blow’ To Pubs And Brewers As Government Fails To Defer £750 million Beer Duty Payment During COVID-19
Decision will put brewers under even greater financial strain risking their ability to resupply pubs for reopening after COVID-19 crisis The Government has rejected the
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Emergency Fund Launched to Assist Hospitality Workers
An emergency fund entitled “ Hospitality Workers Emergency Fund” has been launched by Hospitality Action and Tipjar to help to support those working in the
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BBPA Publishes Manifesto With Key Asks Of Next Government
With the general election just weeks away, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today published a manifesto for beer and pubs, outlining what
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BBPA Airs Episode Four Of The Beer & Pubcast, Exploring Low And No Alcohol Beer
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has aired its fourth episode of its podcast series, The Beer & Pubcast. The podcast is available to
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‘Super Saturday’ –ONE MILLION Extra Pints Will Be Sold… But Only If England Win
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that England rugby fans will drink ONE MILLION extra pints at the pub on ‘Super Saturday’
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BBPA Responds To UKInbound Immigration Report
The BBPA has responded to research published by UKinbound, which shows the Government’s proposed post-Brexit immigration system will have a detrimental impact on pubs. The
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Emma Mcclarkin Appointed As New Chief Executive Of The British Beer & Pub Association
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has today announced the appointment of Emma McClarkin as its new Chief Executive. Emma will start in the
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BBPA Supports Labelling Ingredients And Calorie Values On All Beer Bottles And Cans In The EU By 2022
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) committing to encourage all its members to label ingredients and calorie
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