Whether it’s for a gastro pub, cosy inn or sports bar, we've provided an essential guide to cover everything you need to know about gaining an alcohol licence. more»

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has said it will remove champagne from their menu and implement British sparkling wines in July. more»

Ten months into the new business rates regime, research has revealed the increased tax burden coincided with a loss of 616 pubs from UK towns and cities. more»

Since the revaluation, between 1 April and 31 September 2017, 390 pubs have either been demolished or converted into other premises, such as homes or shops, by their owners for tax reasons. more»

A trade body representing the UK’s hospitality sector has praised calls from the Liberal Democrats to introduce a 12.5 per cent cap on business rates rises for pub landlords. more»

Strong growth in consumer spending during early May will be welcomed by small retail and hospitality business owners, who’ll be hoping for earn even more over the second May bank holiday. more»

While chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget 2017 speech had nearly 7,000 words, we’ve boiled it down to the 500 most important words for small companies and the self-employed. more»

Chancellor Philip Hammond used the Spring Budget to reveal three business rate reforms intended to soften the blow of rate increases and appease those hit hardest. more»

Chancellor Philip Hammond offered a lifeline to British pubs ahead of the business rate re-evaluation by unveiling a special discount in the Spring Budget 2017. more»

Tenants operating tied pubs in the UK will, from 21 July, have more rights and greater protection when dealing with large pub companies, as the Pubs Code comes into force. more»