Pub chiefs urge Starmer to slash tax to save Britain's boozers
The British Beer & Pub Association calls for urgent talks with ministers on a long-term plan to save pubs, ahead of a new support package expected next week. Read the exclusive details.
The British Beer & Pub Association calls for urgent talks with ministers on a long-term plan to save pubs, ahead of a new support package expected next week. Read the exclusive details.
The British Beer & Pub Association calls for urgent talks with ministers ahead of new support measures. Read why they say current plans don't go far enough to save Britain's pubs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a significant financial support package for UK pubs, revising her November budget plans following weeks of industry protest. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to extend business rates relief to all hospitality and retail, following a £300m U-turn to save pubs. MPs demand wider support.
UK pubs face devastating business rate rises of up to 148%, with Tom Kerridge's bills soaring. Ministers hint at changes after industry fury. Read the full analysis.
The Treasury is preparing a U-turn on pub business rates, sparking calls for wider high street relief. Trade bodies warn piecemeal solutions won't save struggling businesses.
The government is set to reverse planned business rate hikes for pubs following intense pressure from the hospitality sector. The climbdown comes after warnings of crippling tax rises.
The government is set to announce a reversal on planned business rate hikes for pubs following intense pressure from the hospitality sector. The climbdown comes after warnings of crippling tax rises.
Meet the 'Forester Five' who saved their 19th-century Deal pub from developers. Their story is a beacon of hope as UK pubs close at an alarming rate. Read their inspiring journey.
Five friends in Deal, Kent, pooled savings to buy their local pub at auction, saving it from developers. Their story bucks the UK's alarming pub closure trend.
Wetherspoon's January sale is on now with pints from 99p and cheap meal deals. The offer runs in 600 pubs across the UK until January 15. Find your nearest venue.
Wetherspoon's January sale offers 99p pints and cheap food deals across 600 UK pubs from Jan 2-15. Discover the full range of discounts on drinks and meals.
New data reveals almost 2,000 UK pubs have closed permanently in five years. Industry leaders warn Dry January and soaring business rates could be a fatal blow. Find out how to support your local.
New data shows 366 British pubs were demolished or converted in 2025, a rate of one per day. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation as business rates are set to rise. Read the full analysis.
UK travellers face higher ticket prices as regional airports grapple with 'unprecedented' property tax increases. Find out which airports are worst hit.
The Richard Hopkins in Newton Abbot was forced to close on Boxing Day following an incident involving a customer. The pub has since reopened. Follow for live updates.
The Richard Hopkins Wetherspoons in Newton Abbot closed suddenly following an incident involving a customer. The pub has since reopened. Get the latest details.
Shocking photo shows vehicle embedded in pub wall on Kirton High Street near Boston. Owners describe it as 'not the greatest Christmas'. Read the latest updates.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people broke out outside a village pub in Leicestershire. Police are investigating the incident.
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon reveals expansion with 12 new venues opened and more on the way. Sales rise 5.1% as chain vows to keep prices low. Discover the latest openings.
George Graham dies in hospital weeks after a violent group fight at The Globe pub in Hackney. Police confirm no arrests as investigation continues. Follow for updates.
UK pubs face a bleak festive season with bookings down 20%. Over 400 closed in 2024, with one shutting daily in 2025. Industry calls for urgent government action on business rates.
British pubs describe a festive season crisis with no party bookings, soaring costs, and fears of permanent closure. Discover the stark reality facing local communities.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been barred from her local Leeds pub by the landlord, who blames her tax policies for pushing hospitality 'to its knees'. Discover the growing backlash from publicans.
Discover The Gunton Arms, a traditional Norfolk pub named one of Britain's best. With Michelin Guide food, art-filled rooms, and proximity to Holkham Beach, it's the perfect winter getaway.
A country pub in Uffington rebrands as 'Thank You Ma'am' after a winning racehorse, in a unique bid to combat local closures and celebrate racing heritage. Join the celebration this Sunday.
A journalist visits The Grapes in Limehouse, a 500-year-old pub owned by Sir Ian McKellen, to sample its £18.50 fish and chips. Discover the historic venue's charm and the simple verdict on the meal.
From a post-polo pint in 1974 to pulling pints as King, we look at Charles's long-standing connection to British pubs and beer. Explore the royal's most memorable drinking moments. Cheers!
A Hartlepool pub's viral Facebook post outlines seven rules for festive revellers, warning that 'non-drinkers' who only visit in December are universally disliked. Read the full, unfiltered guide.
Discover the 10 cosiest pubs in the UK for a festive pint this Christmas, from a historic London tavern to charming country inns. Find your perfect spot to escape the cold.