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‘VAT’s The Problem’ Shop Launched For Hospitality Operators

The #VATsTheProblem campaign has today launched an online shop, with campaign assets available for operators to download, print and use in venue to encourage consumers to sign the petition to back 10% hospitality VAT.

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Scotland’s World Cup Win Drives 24% Jump in Pub Sales Despite Unsociable 2am Kick-Off

The opening weekend of the FIFA World Cup 2026 generated more than 12.1 million pints of draught beer and cider sales across Great Britain’s pubs, with Scotland’s victory over Haiti providing a significant boost to trading north of the border.

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Marston’s Pubs Urge Men To ‘Know The Score’ on Prostate Cancer Ahead of England’s World Cup Campaign

More than 1,000 Marston’s pubs across the country are encouraging men to ‘Know The Score’ by teaming up with Prostate Cancer UK to spark life-saving conversations about men’s health – because there’s no better place to get men talking than the local pub.

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NTIA Backs Burnham for Prime Minister to Cut VAT on Nightlife, Hospitality and Events

Industry Calls for Leadership Change as Night-Time Economy Warns It Cannot Survive Three More Years of Economic Uncertainty under the current leadership regime.

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Stout And Fruit Beer Drive Growth As On-Trade Beer Sales Hit £14bn

HEINEKEN UK has released its comprehensive 2026 Beer Report: Elevating Experiences to Unlock Growth, revealing that despite a challenging economic landscape, the UK beer category in the on-trade has grown to a record £14bn value, now accounting for nearly half (45%) of total wet sales in pubs, bars and restaurants.  

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