Bbpa Chief Executive

Hospitality industry reacts to 'disappointing' Autumn Statement

25-Nov-2015 By Sophie Witts

The hospitality industry welcomed small reforms outlined in the Autumn Statement but criticised the Government for failing to implement ‘real and meaningful change’.

BBPA renews call for beer duty cut to support industry's 870,000 jobs

05-Feb-2015 By Emma Eversham

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has renewed calls for a cut in beer duty at the next Budget after a report it commissioned showed that the brewing and pub sectors contribute £21.7bn to the economy and employ 870,000 people. 

How many units in your drink? BBPA launches unit awareness campaign for pubs

16-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

In the build-up to the busy Christmas period for the UK’s pubs, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of alcohol unit consumption among pub-goers.

PPL delay proposals for recorded music fee hike

31-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and other industry trade bodies have succeeded in halting proposals for huge fee rises in the playing of music in UK pubs and nightclubs.

BBPA: Last-minute changes to Localism Bill a 'breakthrough for UK pub trade'

12-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has praised last-minute changes made to the Community Right to Buy under the Localism Bill.

BBPA: Pubs are key to high street revival

24-Jun-2011 By Tom Allsop & Becky Paskin

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed that pubs should play a central role in government plans to create more prosperous and diverse high streets.