10 h. ago Government announces major support package for struggling pubs being unveiled TODAY

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is responding to pressure to back the country's boozers as closures mount up, with 188 pubs lost in the final three months of last year

Politics

11 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 27 January: Pubs set for £300m support, Dr Martens and Evoke slump

The Chancellor is set to unveil a £300 million support package for pubs after they warned budget tax changes could lead to mass closures, job cuts and price rises.

Economics

13 h. ago Pubs bailout could come TODAY but business rates reliefs 'will be temporary' and hospitality pleas set to be snubbed

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce around £100million a year of extra support for business rates until 2029 after a major revolt by Labour MPs.

Science

13 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 27 January: Pubs set for £300m support, Dr Martens posts update

The Chancellor is set to unveil a £300 million support package for pubs after they warned budget tax changes could lead to mass closures, job cuts and price rises.

Economics

14 h. ago Chancellor expected to unveil £300m pub support package after backlash

Pubs are expected to receive around £100 million a year until 2029 through additional financial support.

Economics

23 h. ago One thousand pubs face closing doors for final time as they struggle with ‘perfect storm’ of higher costs

A THOUSAND pubs face closure as they struggle with higher costs, industry estimates reveal. Business rates rises, beer duty taxes, employment costs and high energy bills are to blame. It means around 21 boozers a week could shut their doors for good over the next year. An enhanced financial package for pubs is imminent from...

Events

24 h. ago Katie Price’s new ‘millionaire’ husband sent me FILTHY sexts weeks before shock wedding I think whole thing is bulls**t

KATIE Price's new husband sent X-rated messages to an influencer just weeks before their wedding. Businessman Lee Andrews called ex-bodybuilding champ Tina Prodromou, 48, a "sexy little beast" last month - and also joked about marrying her months earlier. Single mum-of-two Tina began chatting to Lee, thought to be 41, online in December 2024. The...

Society

25 h. ago Pubs to get £100mn a year support package after business rates U

Treasury set to announce relief for struggling sector after being warned of mass closures and job losses

Economics

31 h. ago Keir Starmer blamed as gig prices set to soar again in new Labour tax grab

Industry bosses have warned that ticket prices for gigs are set to increase again under a new tax plan from the Treasury. Increased business rates could hit punters in the pocket

Economics

4 d. ago Why did Wetherspoon take mixed grill off menu? Pub chain boss Sir Tim Martin reveals truth behind 'vexed' decision

He stressed the decision to axe the popular dish was a ‘very vexed issue’

Politics

4 d. ago Why did Wetherspoon take mixed grill off the menu? Pub chain boss Sir Tim Martin reveals truth behind 'vexed' decision

He stressed the decision to axe the popular dish was a ‘very vexed issue’

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to budge and limits business rates bailout to pubs despite wider hospitality industry shedding almost 70,000 jobs in a year

The Chancellor insisted pubs faced a 'far different' situation from other businesses such as hotels, restaurants and cafes as she appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Politics

5 d. ago Treasury offices get business rates cut as pubs face surging bills

The revelation has emerged after Rachel Reeves announced sweeping changes to property taxes in November's Budget, which will trigger surging bills for thousands of pubs.

Economics

5 d. ago Treasury offices to receive business rates cut as pubs face jump in bills

The Treasury’s office will see its annual bill decrease by £288,180 in the 2026-27 financial year, analysis has found.

Economics

5 d. ago Gordon Ramsay: Labour’s policies are pushing restaurants over the edge — I’ve never seen it so bad

The changes in business rates spell disaster for an industry already on the brink, says Gordon Ramsay

Events

6 d. ago Hospitality in crisis: Reeves REJECTS calls to extend pubs U

Rachel Reeves delivered a blow to beleaguered hotel and restaurant operators as she signalled that only pubs will receive any help to cope with a surge in business rate bills.

Events

6 d. ago Where has UK inflation increased and fallen? Flights, food prices and more

The prices of some common household goods saw an acceleration of inflation last month

Economics

6 d. ago 'I absolutely love pubs': William highlights importance of local boozers

William praised the role of local boozers in bringing people together and getting them off their phones, saying they were 'crucial' for 'human-to-human contact'.

Politics

6 d. ago Wetherspoon profits hit by 'higher than expected' £45 million costs explosion

Warning came despite a storming 9% rise in sales over Christmas

Economics

6 d. ago Interest rate cut hopes end as inflation jumps to 3.4% in December

The rise in the first since July last year - but inflation is expected to start falling again in the Spring

Economics