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âDisastrousâ Budget will force Scottish pubs to close
Following the Scottish governmentâs Budget statement which slashed the 40 per cent discount on pubsâ business rates at the same time as a revaluation,...
PM must listen to revolt on rates hikes for pubs
CAMRA is calling on the prime minister to rethink business rates hikes for pubs in England due to come into force on 1 April. The demand comes after a...
Chairmanâs end of year message
As we rapidly approach 2026, I wanted to round up what we at CAMRA have been doing in 2025, and the campaigning challenges that we have ahead for next...
Pub bosses call for urgent rates relief to stop closures
Following an emergency summit of pub chiefs, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued an urgent call for government to introduce a 30 pe...
PUBlic Affairs round up â December
The regular series returns to Whatâs Brewing with the Campaigns and Communications teamâs latest campaigning for pubs, pints and people across Westmin...
PUBlic Affairs round up â Budget specialÂ
The Chancellor delivered her Budget statement detailing the nationâs finances to the House of Commons on 26 November. So, what did Rachel Reeves del....
Pubsâ business rates blow
A post-Budget business rates bombshell could see scores of pubs closing as they face massive hikes in the amount they pay. The increases fly in the fa...
Dark days ahead for pubs following Budget
Following the Budget statement CAMRA chairman Ash Corbett-Collins said:Â âThis is a dark day for UK drinkers, pubs and breweries. Instead of offering a...
Budget must ensure pubs survive
With the Budget due on 26 November, campaigners are continuing to call for a better deal for pubs. British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) CEO Steve Alt...
PUBlic Affairs round up â NovemberÂ
The regular series returns to Whatâs Brewing with the most up-to-date campaigning for pubs, pints and people across Westminster, devolved parliaments...
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