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Licensing hours bill progress
In January, my Licensing Hours Extension Bill moved another step closer to becoming an Act of Parliament, passing its second reading. The bill will en...
What'll you have, Vaughan?
CAMRA has invited the new first minister of Wales, Vaughan Gething (pictured) for a drink to discuss the future of the nation’s pubs. On the agenda ar...
Branch chairman takes CAMRA message to Number 10
Watford & District branch’s work promoting pubs and cask beer in its area has been recognised by a visit to Downing Street for chairman Andrew Vaughan...
Chancellor must stop lost millions from pub closures
The latest figures from the CAMRA show local economies have taken a ÂŁ100m hit from pub closures in 2023 alone, as consumers call for government action...
MPs back Make it 20% call
Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb has rallied support for the Make it 20% campaign to increase the Draught Relief offered in the chancellor’s Spr...
PUBlic Affairs round up - February
In a regular series for What's Brewing, and the first of 2024, CAMRA shares the work that has been going on across Westminster, the devolved parliamen...
Campaign backs longer opening hours for Euros finals
CAMRA has backed proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales if the home nations get through to the latter stages of the men’s UEFA Europe...
Campaign calls for urgent government support as top brewers fight for survival
CAMRA says government support is vital following the news that Elland brewery is facing liquidation and Adnams is looking for financial support. CAMRA...
Action needed now to save Scottish pubs
CAMRA has called for Scottish ministers to come up with an action plan to save the nation’s pubs which are closing at a faster rate than anywhere else...
Producers and drinkers call for Draught Relief increase
Increasing Draught Relief to 20 per cent in the Budget would provide the adrenaline shot pubs and breweries need to succeed, according to brewers and...
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