British Beer and Pub Association
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Beer duty rose for pubs this weekend for the first time since 2017.
For brewers already facing some of the highest duty rates in Europe, this increase piles further pressure onto razor-thin margins - putting at risk one of the UK’s most celebrated industries and the world-class beers it produces.
For brewers already facing some of the highest duty rates in Europe, this increase piles further pressure onto razor-thin margins - putting at risk one of the UK’s most celebrated industries and the world-class beers it produces.
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Beer duty rose for pubs this weekend for the first time since 2017.
For brewers already facing some of the highest duty rates in Europe, this increase piles further pressure onto razor-thin margins - putting at risk one of the UK’s most celebrated industries and the world-class beers it produces.
For brewers already facing some of the highest duty rates in Europe, this increase piles further pressure onto razor-thin margins - putting at risk one of the UK’s most celebrated industries and the world-class beers it produces.
Still not sure what last week’s U-turn really means for pubs? Let’s break it down.
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Still not sure what last week’s U-turn really means for pubs? Let’s break it down.
"You can have the beautiful taste of beer and still be in the pub with your friends."
We spoke to the BBC talking about the boom of No and Low beer and how moderation doesn't have to mean isolation.
With thanks to our fantastic member Lucky Saint for hosting us at their beautiful pub🍺
We spoke to the BBC talking about the boom of No and Low beer and how moderation doesn't have to mean isolation.
With thanks to our fantastic member Lucky Saint for hosting us at their beautiful pub🍺
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
"You can have the beautiful taste of beer and still be in the pub with your friends."
We spoke to the BBC talking about the boom of No and Low beer and how moderation doesn't have to mean isolation.
With thanks to our fantastic member Lucky Saint for hosting us at their beautiful pub🍺
We spoke to the BBC talking about the boom of No and Low beer and how moderation doesn't have to mean isolation.
With thanks to our fantastic member Lucky Saint for hosting us at their beautiful pub🍺
Welcome to this Week's Pint-Sized Update
Following the Government's U-turn on business rates and the support package announced for the industry, we've worked fast to break down what these changes will mean for pubs up-and-down the country.
Following the Government's U-turn on business rates and the support package announced for the industry, we've worked fast to break down what these changes will mean for pubs up-and-down the country.
January 30, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Welcome to this Week's Pint-Sized Update
Following the Government's U-turn on business rates and the support package announced for the industry, we've worked fast to break down what these changes will mean for pubs up-and-down the country.
Following the Government's U-turn on business rates and the support package announced for the industry, we've worked fast to break down what these changes will mean for pubs up-and-down the country.
This support will provide real relief to publicans and help protect the vital role pubs play in their communities.
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This support will provide real relief to publicans and help protect the vital role pubs play in their communities.
In the wake of the Government's decisive rethink on business rates for pubs, our CEO Emma McClarkin spoke with BBC Radio 5 Live's Wake Up to Money to help break down what these changes will mean for pubs up-and-down the country.
January 28, 2026 at 12:39 PM
In the wake of the Government's decisive rethink on business rates for pubs, our CEO Emma McClarkin spoke with BBC Radio 5 Live's Wake Up to Money to help break down what these changes will mean for pubs up-and-down the country.
This pub-specific support will provide much-needed certainty for tens of thousands of pubs, with many seeing their bills frozen or falling - a real relief for publicans across the country.
Something we can all raise a glass to 🍻
Something we can all raise a glass to 🍻
January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
This pub-specific support will provide much-needed certainty for tens of thousands of pubs, with many seeing their bills frozen or falling - a real relief for publicans across the country.
Something we can all raise a glass to 🍻
Something we can all raise a glass to 🍻
With the Licensing Hours Extension Bill passing through the House of Lords at the end of last week, we would like to thank each and every peer who supported this small but impactful change to our licensing system.
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
With the Licensing Hours Extension Bill passing through the House of Lords at the end of last week, we would like to thank each and every peer who supported this small but impactful change to our licensing system.
🥁"We're delighted that Lord Watson, @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social, and Government, have made it easier for pubs to be right at the heart of moments of national significance.”
Today the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, which we've backed, passed its Third Reading at the House of Lords.
Today the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, which we've backed, passed its Third Reading at the House of Lords.
January 23, 2026 at 8:32 PM
🥁"We're delighted that Lord Watson, @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social, and Government, have made it easier for pubs to be right at the heart of moments of national significance.”
Today the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, which we've backed, passed its Third Reading at the House of Lords.
Today the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, which we've backed, passed its Third Reading at the House of Lords.
"The reality is that profit hasn't gone up because of increases in costs across the board"
This morning, our Board member Chris Jowsey, CEO of Admiral Taverns, spoke with BBC Radio 4's Today Programme to discuss the potential impact of the sector's new business rate bills that are set to land.
This morning, our Board member Chris Jowsey, CEO of Admiral Taverns, spoke with BBC Radio 4's Today Programme to discuss the potential impact of the sector's new business rate bills that are set to land.
January 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM
"The reality is that profit hasn't gone up because of increases in costs across the board"
This morning, our Board member Chris Jowsey, CEO of Admiral Taverns, spoke with BBC Radio 4's Today Programme to discuss the potential impact of the sector's new business rate bills that are set to land.
This morning, our Board member Chris Jowsey, CEO of Admiral Taverns, spoke with BBC Radio 4's Today Programme to discuss the potential impact of the sector's new business rate bills that are set to land.
"We could see in Wales alone business rates increases of 91% by 2028/29"
Ahead of the Welsh Budget, Emma spoke with BBC Radio Wales to explain the plight facing the nation's pubs.
Ahead of the Welsh Budget, Emma spoke with BBC Radio Wales to explain the plight facing the nation's pubs.
January 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM
"We could see in Wales alone business rates increases of 91% by 2028/29"
Ahead of the Welsh Budget, Emma spoke with BBC Radio Wales to explain the plight facing the nation's pubs.
Ahead of the Welsh Budget, Emma spoke with BBC Radio Wales to explain the plight facing the nation's pubs.
"Pub owners across Wales are already burdened with crushing taxes and business rates, but the proposed changes will place them in an impossible position.""
Read our mention in BBC Wales here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read our mention in BBC Wales here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM
"Pub owners across Wales are already burdened with crushing taxes and business rates, but the proposed changes will place them in an impossible position.""
Read our mention in BBC Wales here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read our mention in BBC Wales here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Last year's Budget's overhaul of business rates means that the average community pub will pay an additional 63% on their business rates bill, leaving hundreds of locals on the brink and thousands of jobs in the balance.
January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Last year's Budget's overhaul of business rates means that the average community pub will pay an additional 63% on their business rates bill, leaving hundreds of locals on the brink and thousands of jobs in the balance.
“To preserve the future of our brewers and pubs, Government must work with us to deliver meaningful business rates reform, a cut in beer duty, and mitigating soaring employment costs.”
We spoke to @telegraph.co.uk about looming alcohol duty rise come February 1
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
We spoke to @telegraph.co.uk about looming alcohol duty rise come February 1
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Pubs face ‘last straw’ as Reeves plots £400m tax raid on drinkers
Industry warns incoming rise in alcohol duty will push up pint prices
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
“To preserve the future of our brewers and pubs, Government must work with us to deliver meaningful business rates reform, a cut in beer duty, and mitigating soaring employment costs.”
We spoke to @telegraph.co.uk about looming alcohol duty rise come February 1
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
We spoke to @telegraph.co.uk about looming alcohol duty rise come February 1
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
"It's really important that the government does deliver some further support for those pubs."
Last week, our Strategy and Policy Director @andytighe spoke with LBC following reports of a government rethink on the Budget's business rates measures.
Last week, our Strategy and Policy Director @andytighe spoke with LBC following reports of a government rethink on the Budget's business rates measures.
January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
"It's really important that the government does deliver some further support for those pubs."
Last week, our Strategy and Policy Director @andytighe spoke with LBC following reports of a government rethink on the Budget's business rates measures.
Last week, our Strategy and Policy Director @andytighe spoke with LBC following reports of a government rethink on the Budget's business rates measures.
Still catching up on what a potential government rethink on business rates might mean for pubs?
City AM's Matt Kenyon provides a thorough breakdown of last week's reported review of business rates, with insights from our Strategy and Policy Director Andy Tighe.
City AM's Matt Kenyon provides a thorough breakdown of last week's reported review of business rates, with insights from our Strategy and Policy Director Andy Tighe.
City AM Explains: This is why Britain’s pubs are dying out
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January 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Still catching up on what a potential government rethink on business rates might mean for pubs?
City AM's Matt Kenyon provides a thorough breakdown of last week's reported review of business rates, with insights from our Strategy and Policy Director Andy Tighe.
City AM's Matt Kenyon provides a thorough breakdown of last week's reported review of business rates, with insights from our Strategy and Policy Director Andy Tighe.
Our Policy Director Andy Tighe spoke with Sky's Jayne Secker on the reported announcement on business rates.
This news could potentially be a huge win for pubs across the country, saving locals, jobs and keeping communities together
This news could potentially be a huge win for pubs across the country, saving locals, jobs and keeping communities together
January 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Our Policy Director Andy Tighe spoke with Sky's Jayne Secker on the reported announcement on business rates.
This news could potentially be a huge win for pubs across the country, saving locals, jobs and keeping communities together
This news could potentially be a huge win for pubs across the country, saving locals, jobs and keeping communities together
Our response to the reports that Government will make an announcement on business rates for pubs.
January 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Our response to the reports that Government will make an announcement on business rates for pubs.
"We think that's going to do a huge amount to encourage brewers to get into the No and Low category even more"
Yesterday, our Policy Manager Steve Livens spoke with ITV London to discuss how the government can unlock investment and innovation within the No and Low alcohol market.
Yesterday, our Policy Manager Steve Livens spoke with ITV London to discuss how the government can unlock investment and innovation within the No and Low alcohol market.
January 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM
"We think that's going to do a huge amount to encourage brewers to get into the No and Low category even more"
Yesterday, our Policy Manager Steve Livens spoke with ITV London to discuss how the government can unlock investment and innovation within the No and Low alcohol market.
Yesterday, our Policy Manager Steve Livens spoke with ITV London to discuss how the government can unlock investment and innovation within the No and Low alcohol market.
With Dry January in the news, our CEO Emma McClarkin sat down with BBC Breakfast to talk about the rise of the no and low beer market.
To further drive innovation and investment, we’re calling on the government to update the definition of “alcohol-free” from 0.05% to 0.5%.
To further drive innovation and investment, we’re calling on the government to update the definition of “alcohol-free” from 0.05% to 0.5%.
January 5, 2026 at 12:47 PM
With Dry January in the news, our CEO Emma McClarkin sat down with BBC Breakfast to talk about the rise of the no and low beer market.
To further drive innovation and investment, we’re calling on the government to update the definition of “alcohol-free” from 0.05% to 0.5%.
To further drive innovation and investment, we’re calling on the government to update the definition of “alcohol-free” from 0.05% to 0.5%.
We're on track to lose a pub a day.
Pubs are not just businesses - they are meeting places, employers, and the heart of towns and villages.
Urgent action is needed which is why we want to work with Government to bring in a pub-specific business rates relief which could save pubs and jobs.
Pubs are not just businesses - they are meeting places, employers, and the heart of towns and villages.
Urgent action is needed which is why we want to work with Government to bring in a pub-specific business rates relief which could save pubs and jobs.
December 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We're on track to lose a pub a day.
Pubs are not just businesses - they are meeting places, employers, and the heart of towns and villages.
Urgent action is needed which is why we want to work with Government to bring in a pub-specific business rates relief which could save pubs and jobs.
Pubs are not just businesses - they are meeting places, employers, and the heart of towns and villages.
Urgent action is needed which is why we want to work with Government to bring in a pub-specific business rates relief which could save pubs and jobs.
Despite the government's manifesto promise to level the playing field on business rates, the average community pub will be paying an additional 63% on their business rates bill while online giants who use distribution warehouses are walking away with a 7% increase.
December 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Despite the government's manifesto promise to level the playing field on business rates, the average community pub will be paying an additional 63% on their business rates bill while online giants who use distribution warehouses are walking away with a 7% increase.
"Publicans were already burdened with crushing rates and taxes, but new business rates have put them in an impossible dilemma".
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/egktsJ4i
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/egktsJ4i
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Publicans were already burdened with crushing rates and taxes, but new business rates have put them in an impossible dilemma".
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/egktsJ4i
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/egktsJ4i
Welcome to this week's Pint-Sized Update.
December 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Welcome to this week's Pint-Sized Update.
👩🏫We've launched a graduate scheme in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading pub companies and breweries.
Through hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and exposure to every part of the industry, the BBPA Academy is designed to unlock potential and open doors.🤝
beerandpub.com/policy-campa...
Through hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and exposure to every part of the industry, the BBPA Academy is designed to unlock potential and open doors.🤝
beerandpub.com/policy-campa...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
👩🏫We've launched a graduate scheme in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading pub companies and breweries.
Through hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and exposure to every part of the industry, the BBPA Academy is designed to unlock potential and open doors.🤝
beerandpub.com/policy-campa...
Through hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and exposure to every part of the industry, the BBPA Academy is designed to unlock potential and open doors.🤝
beerandpub.com/policy-campa...