The BBPA’s Chief Executive, Brigid Simmonds, has this afternoon responded to the Prime Minister's Brexit speech, welcoming Theresa May’s recognition of the value of the UK’s food and drinks sector, and her support for competitive tax rates for businesses. BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds comments: “It is heartening to hear the Prime Minister reiterate her support for … [Read more...]
BII Licensee of the Year 2017: The search for the best licensees in the country begins
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has begun its annual hunt to find the 2017 BII Licensee of the Year. Entries are now open online for the award programme, which is the most sought-after accolade of its kind in the licensed retail sector and recognises the top individual licensees, or licensee partners operating in the industry today. The competition is open to … [Read more...]
Brewers’ Research & Education Fund open for applications for 2017
A major grants fund that provides funding for scientific research and education in the brewing industry has begun inviting applications for funding in 2017/18 via the BBPA website. Under the Brewers’ Research & Education Fund (BREF), applicants have just under three months to submit their bids, with a deadline for funding applications of 31st March 2017. The BREF … [Read more...]
Revealed: it’s the simple pleasures that will make us happy in 2017
A happiness survey conducted by Young’s Pubs shows that Brits don’t need a happiness formula - just take inspiration from the hygge trend and celebrate the simple things in life. Going on holiday, finding cash in an old pair of jeans and freshly washed sheets are the top three things that make Brits happy Heading down the pub or to a restaurant emerged as the happiest … [Read more...]
Budget 2017 – leading industry bodies join forces to write to MPs urging them to back cut in beer duty in the Budget
Campaign launch - BBPA, CAMRA and SIBA urge MPs to write to the Chancellor New campaign website here All can get involved in campaign, say industry bodies The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), have written to MPs urging them to write to the Chancellor to support their call for a cut … [Read more...]