‘It feels like a personal attack’: Pub landlords respond to government’s ‘relief package’ Sunday, February 1, 2026 pubs businessrates hospitality taxation governmentpolicy landlords reliefpackage inflation vat costofliving This week, the government announced a 15% reduction in business rates for pubs starting in April, alongside a two-year real-terms freeze and a review of how rates are assessed. While the package aims to save the average pub … Read More
Pub Landlords Criticize Government’s 15% Business Rates Discount as Insufficient Relief Sunday, February 1, 2026 pubs businessrates hospitality government taxation publicans relief costs vat industry The government’s recent announcement of a 15% discount on business rates for pubs starting in April has been met with criticism from pub landlords, who describe the relief package as “too little, too late.” Alongside the … Read More
The George at Kempsford Earns Spot on Prestigious National Gastropub List Tuesday, January 27, 2026 gastropubs gloucestershire estrelladamm thegeorge hospitality pubs cuisine awards cotswolds culinary A celebrated Gloucestershire pub, The George at Kempsford, has been recognised among the nation’s finest gastropubs by securing the 54th place in the Estrella Damm Top Gastropubs 51-100 list for 2026. This esteemed list … Read More
James May Takes a Swing at Jeremy Clarkson’s Pub, Claims ‘Mine Is Better’ Friday, January 16, 2026 jamesmay jeremyclarkson pubs rivalry theroyaloak thefarmersdog hospitality uk pubculture business Since parting ways with The Grand Tour, former Top Gear presenters James May and Jeremy Clarkson have both ventured into the pub business. Jeremy, 65, owns The Farmer’s Dog in Asthall, Oxfordshire, which opened in 2024, while … Read More
James May Takes a Playful Jab at Jeremy Clarkson’s Pub, Claims His Own Is Superior Friday, January 16, 2026 jamesmay jeremyclarkson pubs rivalry theroyaloak thefarmersdog topgear hospitality ukpubs business Since parting ways with The Grand Tour, James May has joined Jeremy Clarkson in the pub business, each establishing their own unique venue. Clarkson, 65, owns The Farmer’s Dog in Asthall, Oxfordshire, which he opened in 2024. … Read More
'Perfect Storm' Sparks Crisis in Pub Sector Sunday, January 11, 2026 pubs crisis landlord chancellor taxation cost industry financial disruption britain The pub industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with many landlords describing the current situation as a “perfect storm.” Rising operational costs, supply chain disruptions, and increased taxation have … Read More