Tickets are now available for the British Beer and Pub Association’s Annual Dinner as it returns for another year on 12th October at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. The yearly event will bring together leaders from across the brewing and pub industry, parliamentarians and the media to celebrate the sector and the outstanding individuals and businesses that contribute to it. After an incredibly difficult two years, the event will recognise the resilience of the sector, highlight impressive achievements in spite of trying times and look ahead to what’s next for our breweries and pubs. Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming our members to our Annual Dinner where we’ll be celebrating the brilliant achievements of those that work hard to help our sector thrive. We hope to see as many of our members, partners and friends for what is set to be a wonderful evening.” The evening will include entertainment, a three course meal, awards ceremony and charity auction. A range of tickets are available to purchase for members and associate members. Don't miss out, visit our ticketing site to purchase yours now! If you have any queries please contact Sophie on shall@beerandpub.com
The British Beer and Pub Association is predicting that 10 million pints worth £40m will be poured and enjoyed this Sunday as the Lionesses face Germany in the UEFA Women’s Euros. With momentum and support growing ahead of the game, and the country getting behind the so far unbeaten team, the trade association is hoping people will head to their local pub to cheer on England to victory. The event is hoped to boost trade by up to one-third and with 10 million pints to be sold compared to just over seven million on a typical Sunday in July. Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association said: “It has been fantastic to see so much passion and excitement building for our Lionesses. This tournament has inspired many and shown that anyone can and should be able to play and enjoy football. “We’re optimistic that the final will give a boost to pubs and hoping it may be even more than predicted, as the widespread interest in this year’s women’s tournament so far has been unprecedented. “We’re looking forward to fans making the most of Sunday’s final by heading to their favourite pub to cheer England on to victory, because there really is no better way to enjoy a game than with a pint in hand at your local.”
Responding to a Government consultation the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called for reductions in business rates to be reflected in bills instantly alongside a cap on bill increases as part of wider reform urgently required Brewing and pub businesses whose rateable value decreases following reviews should instantly reap the benefits of lower bills, the BBPA has proposed in its response to a consultation from the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities. In response to the Business Rates Reevaluation 2023 which closes today, the leading trade body for the pub and brewing sector called for downward caps to be removed to ensure that any decrease in the cost of business rates be paid back to ratepayers immediately, rather than after incremental decreases over time. Transitional relief is one element of the much larger reform of the rates regime that the Association is calling for to rebalance a system where pubs currently overpay by more the £500 million relative to their turnover. The call comes as many pubs and breweries struggle with skyrocketing bills due to inflation, causing decreased profitability and many having to operate reduced opening hours as a result. In its full response, the BBPA argued a review of business rates to ensure they are ‘fair and in line’ with other industries would help alleviate these pressures and encourage more investment into and throughout the sector. Alongside fundamental reform to business rates, the BBPA’s submission called for: The removal of a downward cap A cap on increases to bills Commenting on the review, Emma McClarkin Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association said: “Our industry is trying to bounceback fully from the pandemic but we need incentives to invest and revitalise our brewing and pub businesses. Major reform of business rates is vital to enable this, supported by the ability for those pubs whose valuation has fallen to benefit immediately. “As it stands, pubs are penalised by an outdated system which puts them at a disadvantage to other similar sized businesses. As part of wider reform, we need a transitional relief mechanism that ensures that pubs and breweries benefit from reductions in bills instantly, rather than waiting for money to be paid back to them so they are able to invest and grow their businesses.”