Questions over ‘alcohol free’ definition as pubs set to serve more than 64 million pints Many other countries define alcohol free as 0.5% ABV The Independent UK · Jul 13
Pubs to serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer The British Beer and Pub Association said the ‘staggering’ growth proved that no and low beers had become a ‘defining part’ of the sector. Evening Standard · Jul 13
'Great England World Cup bunk off' as 10,000s of Londoners head to pubs to watch Three Lions vs DR Congo ‘We've got doctor's appointments....with Dr Congo,’ say England fans as they leave work early to go to the pub Evening Standard · Jul 1
England fans to buy millions of extra pints and have sick days as Three Lions face DR Congo The British Beer and Pub Association said the game will be ‘a welcome boost to trade’ The Independent UK · Jul 1
Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup Pubs will be busy for the World Cup, but those within the hospitality industry believe the government can do more to help them make the most of it The Independent UK · Jun 10
Around two pubs in Britain closing each day after tax hikes, figures suggest The British Beer and Pub Association warned that the closures equate to the loss of around 2,400 jobs. Evening Standard · May 4
All the London pubs that have closed down in the past year as new data suggests pub industry in grave trouble In total, 366 pubs closed over the past year Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Ministers seek to overhaul rules to make it easier to open pubs and music venues The government wants to make it easier to convert disused shops into venues The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
Ministers want to overhaul rules to make it easier to open pubs and music venues The Government wants to make it easier to convert disused shops into venues. Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2025
More than a quarter of British pubs have closed since 2000. Here’s why Recent figures from the British Beer and Pub Association show that pubs will close at the rate of one a day in the UK during 2025 The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Consolation, community, national identity: what is lost when pubs close – and how they can be saved Recent figures from the British Beer and Pub Association show that pubs will close at the rate of one a day in the UK during 2025. This is just the latest chapter in a familiar story – more than a quarter of British pubs have closed since 2000. The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns The British Beer and Pub Association calls for help to cut pub costs with 378 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales likely to call time this year The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025
More than one pub a day set to close this year, industry body warns The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland. The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025 Tax and labour increases costing average pub £14,000, says industry body The British Beer and Pub Association urged the Government to reform business rates quickly to help offset recent cost rises.
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025 Average price of pint to surge above £5 due to April cost hikes, say beer bosses The British Beer and Pub Association said the average cost of a pint is expected to rise by around 21p due to budget-linked cost increases.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025 Pubs say the average cost of a pint will rise above £5 for the first time Beer bosses say cost hikes will be passed on to drinkers
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 UK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumps Impending tax rises from autumn budget fuel collapse in sentiment and rising redundancy intentions, surveys show
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Almost 300 pubs closed last year ahead of cost rises The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more ‘completely avoidable’ closures.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024 Pubs and restaurants warn of closures if taxes rise and business rates relief ends Joint statement by lobby groups calls on chancellor to make Covid-era rates relief for hospitality permanent
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024 Pubs to get welcome boost from England Euro 2024 success The British Beer And Pub Association estimates that landlords will pull an extra 10 million pints from the pre-match build up to the final whistle
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023 Last Orders? UK Pubs Hit By Rising Costs And Changing Tastes They've served Roman soldiers, knights and poets and have been a gathering place for communities to enjoy a brew beside a crackling fire for centuries.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Staff shortages hold back bumper bank holiday trade, say pub bosses The British Beer and Pub Association said about 57 million pints were poured over the bank holiday weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023 Pubs in England and Wales allowed to go on selling takeaway pints Pandemic-era rules extended again after industry body ‘disappointed’ they were to expire in September
The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023 How 'drinkflation' affects the price of your pint The cost of living crisis has seen the prices of many goods and services rise sharply in the past 18 months, but food and drink prices have been particularly hard hit.