British Beer and Pub Association
@bbpa.bsky.social
The voice of brewers & pubs. Our members brew 90% of British beer and look after 20,000 of our pubs. 🔗https://linktr.ee/beerandpub
Two weeks of driving our policy asks ahead of the Budget: the giant pint on College Green made a big splash, our letter led the Sunday Express, and Emma joined the TaxPayers’ Alliance podcast. We need rates reform, a beer duty cut and action on regulatory costs to support pubs.
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Two weeks of driving our policy asks ahead of the Budget: the giant pint on College Green made a big splash, our letter led the Sunday Express, and Emma joined the TaxPayers’ Alliance podcast. We need rates reform, a beer duty cut and action on regulatory costs to support pubs.
Last week our Long Live the Local campaign marched on Westminster for a fairer deal for pubs.
With 9-in-10 MPs backing the sector, we’re calling on the Chancellor for real business rates reform, a beer duty cut, and action on rising costs.
Time to back the Great British pub. 🍻
With 9-in-10 MPs backing the sector, we’re calling on the Chancellor for real business rates reform, a beer duty cut, and action on rising costs.
Time to back the Great British pub. 🍻
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Last week our Long Live the Local campaign marched on Westminster for a fairer deal for pubs.
With 9-in-10 MPs backing the sector, we’re calling on the Chancellor for real business rates reform, a beer duty cut, and action on rising costs.
Time to back the Great British pub. 🍻
With 9-in-10 MPs backing the sector, we’re calling on the Chancellor for real business rates reform, a beer duty cut, and action on rising costs.
Time to back the Great British pub. 🍻
Our latest survey with our sister trade bodies reveals that the majority of businesses will be forced to take drastic action if next week's Budget does not deliver.
With one week to go, we're calling on the Chancellor to support a sector integral to Britain's cultural and economic fabric.
With one week to go, we're calling on the Chancellor to support a sector integral to Britain's cultural and economic fabric.
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Our latest survey with our sister trade bodies reveals that the majority of businesses will be forced to take drastic action if next week's Budget does not deliver.
With one week to go, we're calling on the Chancellor to support a sector integral to Britain's cultural and economic fabric.
With one week to go, we're calling on the Chancellor to support a sector integral to Britain's cultural and economic fabric.
Pubs power sport. ⚽
They bring fans together, back grassroots clubs, sponsor kits and give communities a place to belong.
We support PubAid’s Pubs Power Sport report and call for fair business rates, lower beer duty and VAT reform.
Back pubs. Back sport.
They bring fans together, back grassroots clubs, sponsor kits and give communities a place to belong.
We support PubAid’s Pubs Power Sport report and call for fair business rates, lower beer duty and VAT reform.
Back pubs. Back sport.
November 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Pubs power sport. ⚽
They bring fans together, back grassroots clubs, sponsor kits and give communities a place to belong.
We support PubAid’s Pubs Power Sport report and call for fair business rates, lower beer duty and VAT reform.
Back pubs. Back sport.
They bring fans together, back grassroots clubs, sponsor kits and give communities a place to belong.
We support PubAid’s Pubs Power Sport report and call for fair business rates, lower beer duty and VAT reform.
Back pubs. Back sport.
Today our Long Live The Local campaign marched on Downing St to hand in our Three-Point Plan.
On behalf of approx 250,000 supporters, we and hardworking publicans called on the Government to protect our pubs and pints at the Budget.
Of course, a giant pint glass helped press home the message...
On behalf of approx 250,000 supporters, we and hardworking publicans called on the Government to protect our pubs and pints at the Budget.
Of course, a giant pint glass helped press home the message...
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today our Long Live The Local campaign marched on Downing St to hand in our Three-Point Plan.
On behalf of approx 250,000 supporters, we and hardworking publicans called on the Government to protect our pubs and pints at the Budget.
Of course, a giant pint glass helped press home the message...
On behalf of approx 250,000 supporters, we and hardworking publicans called on the Government to protect our pubs and pints at the Budget.
Of course, a giant pint glass helped press home the message...
It was a privilege to hear Henry Merewether speak on Remembrance Day about the enduring links between hospitality and our Armed Forces.
With 34 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Henry embodies the Armed Forces Covenant we proudly support.
With 34 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Henry embodies the Armed Forces Covenant we proudly support.
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It was a privilege to hear Henry Merewether speak on Remembrance Day about the enduring links between hospitality and our Armed Forces.
With 34 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Henry embodies the Armed Forces Covenant we proudly support.
With 34 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Henry embodies the Armed Forces Covenant we proudly support.
Welcome to this week's Pint-Sized Update
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Welcome to this week's Pint-Sized Update
Our CEO Emma McClarkin spoke to LBC's Vanessa Baffoe about the BBPA signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
The pub and brewing industry has a long-standing relationship with the Armed Forces community and we are proud to continue to support them by pledging to recognise their skills and contributions.
The pub and brewing industry has a long-standing relationship with the Armed Forces community and we are proud to continue to support them by pledging to recognise their skills and contributions.
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Our CEO Emma McClarkin spoke to LBC's Vanessa Baffoe about the BBPA signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
The pub and brewing industry has a long-standing relationship with the Armed Forces community and we are proud to continue to support them by pledging to recognise their skills and contributions.
The pub and brewing industry has a long-standing relationship with the Armed Forces community and we are proud to continue to support them by pledging to recognise their skills and contributions.
The House of Commons Committee on Energy Security & Net Zero published its first report on energy costs.
Evidence from us and Admiral Taverns highlighted pubs’ rising energy bills.
This is a key step toward a fairer, more transparent energy sector.
Evidence from us and Admiral Taverns highlighted pubs’ rising energy bills.
This is a key step toward a fairer, more transparent energy sector.
November 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The House of Commons Committee on Energy Security & Net Zero published its first report on energy costs.
Evidence from us and Admiral Taverns highlighted pubs’ rising energy bills.
This is a key step toward a fairer, more transparent energy sector.
Evidence from us and Admiral Taverns highlighted pubs’ rising energy bills.
This is a key step toward a fairer, more transparent energy sector.
The proposed rise in betting taxes will put extra pressure on pubs, many of which rely on income from gaming machines to stay afloat.
It could cost landlords around £200m a year and risks more closures.
With six pubs a day already at risk, we need meaningful business rates reform.
It could cost landlords around £200m a year and risks more closures.
With six pubs a day already at risk, we need meaningful business rates reform.
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The proposed rise in betting taxes will put extra pressure on pubs, many of which rely on income from gaming machines to stay afloat.
It could cost landlords around £200m a year and risks more closures.
With six pubs a day already at risk, we need meaningful business rates reform.
It could cost landlords around £200m a year and risks more closures.
With six pubs a day already at risk, we need meaningful business rates reform.
Thank you to @lizjarvis.bsky.social MP for standing up for our sector. 📣
Ahead of the Budget it's important for the government to recognise the irreplaceable role of the pub for high streets up-and-down the country, including Liz's constituency of Eastleigh.
Ahead of the Budget it's important for the government to recognise the irreplaceable role of the pub for high streets up-and-down the country, including Liz's constituency of Eastleigh.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Thank you to @lizjarvis.bsky.social MP for standing up for our sector. 📣
Ahead of the Budget it's important for the government to recognise the irreplaceable role of the pub for high streets up-and-down the country, including Liz's constituency of Eastleigh.
Ahead of the Budget it's important for the government to recognise the irreplaceable role of the pub for high streets up-and-down the country, including Liz's constituency of Eastleigh.
This week, our CEO Emma McClarkin OBE penned an op-ed for LBC following our most recent analysis on how pub closures are fuelling Britain's loneliness epidemic.
You can read the full article here: www.lbc.co.uk/article/loca...
You can read the full article here: www.lbc.co.uk/article/loca...
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This week, our CEO Emma McClarkin OBE penned an op-ed for LBC following our most recent analysis on how pub closures are fuelling Britain's loneliness epidemic.
You can read the full article here: www.lbc.co.uk/article/loca...
You can read the full article here: www.lbc.co.uk/article/loca...
It was an absolute pleasure to meet Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection, @katedeardenmp.bsky.social . We discussed the challenges the sector has faced over the past few years, as well as the significant economic and social value of the beer and pub industry.
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It was an absolute pleasure to meet Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection, @katedeardenmp.bsky.social . We discussed the challenges the sector has faced over the past few years, as well as the significant economic and social value of the beer and pub industry.
One in three Brits feel lonelier when their local pub closes, according to new BBPA research.
We're calling on the Government to recognise this in the Budget by reducing the regulatory burden on the sector through meaningful business rates reform and cuts to beer duty.
We're calling on the Government to recognise this in the Budget by reducing the regulatory burden on the sector through meaningful business rates reform and cuts to beer duty.
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
One in three Brits feel lonelier when their local pub closes, according to new BBPA research.
We're calling on the Government to recognise this in the Budget by reducing the regulatory burden on the sector through meaningful business rates reform and cuts to beer duty.
We're calling on the Government to recognise this in the Budget by reducing the regulatory burden on the sector through meaningful business rates reform and cuts to beer duty.
"What would you tell politicians to keep pubs and pints affordable?"
Our Long Live the Local campaign continues to highlight the challenges facing brewers and pubs alike.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we’re urging the Government to back Britain’s beer and pub sector.
Our Long Live the Local campaign continues to highlight the challenges facing brewers and pubs alike.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we’re urging the Government to back Britain’s beer and pub sector.
"What would you tell politicians to keep pubs and pints affordable?"
Our Long Live The Local campaign continues to highlight the challenges facing brewers and pubs alike – calling for a fai...
"What would you tell politicians to keep pubs and pints affordable?"
Our Long Live The Local campaign continues to highlight the challenges facing brewers and pubs alike – calling for a fairer system...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"What would you tell politicians to keep pubs and pints affordable?"
Our Long Live the Local campaign continues to highlight the challenges facing brewers and pubs alike.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we’re urging the Government to back Britain’s beer and pub sector.
Our Long Live the Local campaign continues to highlight the challenges facing brewers and pubs alike.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we’re urging the Government to back Britain’s beer and pub sector.
"Brewers and pubs are committed to creating a more sustainable future, but any reforms aimed at reducing environmental impact must be fair and they must be workable"
We are calling on the government to review the current EPR scheme and to work with the industry on building a fair, green future.
We are calling on the government to review the current EPR scheme and to work with the industry on building a fair, green future.
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"Brewers and pubs are committed to creating a more sustainable future, but any reforms aimed at reducing environmental impact must be fair and they must be workable"
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October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Brewers and pubs are committed to creating a more sustainable future, but any reforms aimed at reducing environmental impact must be fair and they must be workable"
We are calling on the government to review the current EPR scheme and to work with the industry on building a fair, green future.
We are calling on the government to review the current EPR scheme and to work with the industry on building a fair, green future.
It was great to hear Tom Watson discuss the Licensing Hours Extension Bill in Parliament last week.
At a time when pubs are facing high costs, increasing footfall and boosting growth by extending opening hours and overhauling the outdated licensing regime will be vital to reducing pub closures.
At a time when pubs are facing high costs, increasing footfall and boosting growth by extending opening hours and overhauling the outdated licensing regime will be vital to reducing pub closures.
October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
It was great to hear Tom Watson discuss the Licensing Hours Extension Bill in Parliament last week.
At a time when pubs are facing high costs, increasing footfall and boosting growth by extending opening hours and overhauling the outdated licensing regime will be vital to reducing pub closures.
At a time when pubs are facing high costs, increasing footfall and boosting growth by extending opening hours and overhauling the outdated licensing regime will be vital to reducing pub closures.
Welcome to our Bumper Pint-Sized Update 🍻
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Welcome to our Bumper Pint-Sized Update 🍻
Our new research with Ipsos in the UK reveals that 9 in 10 MPs hold a favourable view of the hospitality sector.
This is why, at the upcoming Budget, the government must deliver business rates reform to which could save hundreds of pubs and thousands of jobs.
This is why, at the upcoming Budget, the government must deliver business rates reform to which could save hundreds of pubs and thousands of jobs.
October 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Our new research with Ipsos in the UK reveals that 9 in 10 MPs hold a favourable view of the hospitality sector.
This is why, at the upcoming Budget, the government must deliver business rates reform to which could save hundreds of pubs and thousands of jobs.
This is why, at the upcoming Budget, the government must deliver business rates reform to which could save hundreds of pubs and thousands of jobs.
This week, Kate Dearden MP joined BBC Radio 4's You and Yours to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the beer and pub sector.
Meaningful business rates reform, cuts to beer duty, and action to address soaring employment costs would provide the lifeline our sector needs to thrive.
Meaningful business rates reform, cuts to beer duty, and action to address soaring employment costs would provide the lifeline our sector needs to thrive.
October 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This week, Kate Dearden MP joined BBC Radio 4's You and Yours to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the beer and pub sector.
Meaningful business rates reform, cuts to beer duty, and action to address soaring employment costs would provide the lifeline our sector needs to thrive.
Meaningful business rates reform, cuts to beer duty, and action to address soaring employment costs would provide the lifeline our sector needs to thrive.
The Chancellor has only 5 weeks to save 5,000 jobs.
Our research with Cebr shows that without a 20p cut in business rates for pubs, 40% of at-risk venues could close, risking 5000+ jobs.
We’re calling on the Government to act at the upcoming Budget and give our pubs the support they deserve.
Our research with Cebr shows that without a 20p cut in business rates for pubs, 40% of at-risk venues could close, risking 5000+ jobs.
We’re calling on the Government to act at the upcoming Budget and give our pubs the support they deserve.
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The Chancellor has only 5 weeks to save 5,000 jobs.
Our research with Cebr shows that without a 20p cut in business rates for pubs, 40% of at-risk venues could close, risking 5000+ jobs.
We’re calling on the Government to act at the upcoming Budget and give our pubs the support they deserve.
Our research with Cebr shows that without a 20p cut in business rates for pubs, 40% of at-risk venues could close, risking 5000+ jobs.
We’re calling on the Government to act at the upcoming Budget and give our pubs the support they deserve.
The fantastic Pub is the Hub have secured almost £500m in funding towards their work promoting pubs as vital community assets and helping them diversify.
This Budget the Chancellor must further government's commitment through delivering meaningful business rates reform and cutting beer duty.
This Budget the Chancellor must further government's commitment through delivering meaningful business rates reform and cutting beer duty.
Pub is The Hub to help more pubs after Government funding support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has committed £440,0...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The fantastic Pub is the Hub have secured almost £500m in funding towards their work promoting pubs as vital community assets and helping them diversify.
This Budget the Chancellor must further government's commitment through delivering meaningful business rates reform and cutting beer duty.
This Budget the Chancellor must further government's commitment through delivering meaningful business rates reform and cutting beer duty.
The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group is right: our pubs have long been overlooked and overburdened. 🍺
This is a once in a generation Budget - the Chancellor must use it to back pubs and, in doing so, back jobs and communities.
This is a once in a generation Budget - the Chancellor must use it to back pubs and, in doing so, back jobs and communities.
Major warning over Britain's 'overlooked and overburdened' pubs as demands made
MPs in the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group have warned that Britain’s pubs are 'overlooked and overburdened with tax' as they called for action to ease pressure on the sector
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October 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group is right: our pubs have long been overlooked and overburdened. 🍺
This is a once in a generation Budget - the Chancellor must use it to back pubs and, in doing so, back jobs and communities.
This is a once in a generation Budget - the Chancellor must use it to back pubs and, in doing so, back jobs and communities.
The new EPR regime is expected to cost brewers an eye-watering £124 million and pubs will be charged twice for recycling the same glass bottle. 📈
Government must use the Budget to review EPR costs so the sector can flourish, and customers, pubs, and brewers won't be further burdened.
Government must use the Budget to review EPR costs so the sector can flourish, and customers, pubs, and brewers won't be further burdened.
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The new EPR regime is expected to cost brewers an eye-watering £124 million and pubs will be charged twice for recycling the same glass bottle. 📈
Government must use the Budget to review EPR costs so the sector can flourish, and customers, pubs, and brewers won't be further burdened.
Government must use the Budget to review EPR costs so the sector can flourish, and customers, pubs, and brewers won't be further burdened.
We're incredibly proud to represent an industry that plays a key role in local economies and putting money in peoples' pockets.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we're calling on the government to recognise the vital role that pubs play in our local lives by reducing the business rates burden.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we're calling on the government to recognise the vital role that pubs play in our local lives by reducing the business rates burden.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We're incredibly proud to represent an industry that plays a key role in local economies and putting money in peoples' pockets.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we're calling on the government to recognise the vital role that pubs play in our local lives by reducing the business rates burden.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we're calling on the government to recognise the vital role that pubs play in our local lives by reducing the business rates burden.