The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is launching its ‘Manifesto for British Beer’ today (9 March), calling on prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs) to pledge their backing for the thriving local brewing sector and the thousands of jobs it supports. SIBA’s manifesto sets out four key areas: supporting local brewers; backing community pubs; making beer tax […]
Third cut would secure growth, investment and jobs by backing Britain’s independent brewers A third cut in beer duty in next month’s Budget would be a further boost to growth, employment and investment in British brewing, while increasing tax revenue to the Treasury, claims the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) in its submission to the […]
By Ellie Bothwell, 16-Dec-2014 All Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman Andrew Griffiths MP has urged the Government to consider a further cut in beer duty in the 2015 Budget. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Andrew-Griffiths-MP-calls-for-beer-duty-cut-hat-trick
By Ellie Bothwell, 19-Nov-2014 Leading figures in the pub trade have responded to the new market rent only option for tied tenants in the pubs code. New Clause 2 was voted through by MPsyesterday following a passionate debate in the House of Commons. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Pub-statutory-code-Trade-responds-to-market-rent-only-option-vote
Chancellor George Osborne enjoys a bottle of ‘George’s Budget Buster’, presented to him at the Conservative Party Conference by Andrew Griffiths, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group, on behalf of the brewing industry The beer was presented to Mr Osborne alongside the new ‘Cheers 2014’ report, which documents the positive impact of is […]
Ten facts about new Pubs Minister Kris Hopkins By James Wallin, 17-Jul-2014 Controversial remarks, Nadine Dorries and championing beer all feature in our brief guide to the new community pubs minster, Kris Hopkins. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Ten-facts-about-new-Pubs-Minister-Kris-Hopkins
London councils ‘curb pub openings’ By Ellie Bothwell, 17-Jul-2014 London councils are clamping down on granting planning permission for new drinking outlets, to prevent a “saturation of pubs” and the creation of “binge drinking hubs”, property agents have warned. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Property-News/London-councils-curb-pub-openings
MPs attack ‘grave flaws’ in pubs code proposals as Small Business Bill is debated By James Wallin, 16-Jul-2014 Pubs dominated heated discussions within the House of Commons this evening as the bill containing a proposed statutory code for the sector got its second reading. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/MPs-attack-grave-flaws-in-pubs-code-proposals-as-Small-Business-Bill-is-debated
Kris Hopkins named new Community Pubs Minister By Ruth Williams, 17-Jul-2014 Kris Hopkins has been named the new community pubs minister, replacing Brandon Lewis following the Cabinet reshuffle. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Kris-Hopkins-named-new-Community-Pubs-Minister
Brandon Lewis promises pubs will be ‘well looked after’ following Gov’t reshuffle By Ellie Bothwell, 15-Jul-2014 Brandon Lewis MP has promised that the pub industry will remain “well looked after”, following his promotion to Minister of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) today. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Brandon-Lewis-promises-pubs-will-be-well-looked-after-following-Gov-t-reshuffle