Campaign for Pubs – Press Releases
Campaign for Pubs slams Pubs Code Adjudicator interpretation of gaming machine tie as a betrayal of pub tenants’ rights
The use and abuse of hostile Section 25 notices by regulated pub-owning companies, for the purpose of gaming and subverting the Pubs Code
Publicans anger as Chancellor ignores the existential threat to pubs from the cost-of-living crisis offering no new help at all in the Spring Statement
Chancellor must act to help pubs survive the ‘perfect storm of the cost-of-living crisis
Grants for pubs in England welcome but not enough to cover a fraction of December profits lost, never mind deal with further restrictions
The Campaign for Pubs welcomes the decision not to extend Covid passports to pubs in Scotland
Mixed news for pubs in Budget 2021 as Chancellor announces limited help from April 2022 but outrage as new ‘draught duty relief’ rules discriminate against small brewers
Campaign for Pubs comments on the Prime Minister’s announcement of a 4 week delay of unlocking
Tribunal orders Pubs Code Adjudicator to release withheld pubco letters and states “the PCA should be acting impartially”
Campaign for Pubs statement on recent reports of discrimination and harassment in sections of the industry
Morag Douglas appointed as Campaign for Pubs Spokesperson for Scotland
Martin Bate appointed as East Anglia representative for the Campaign for Pubs
The Campaign for Pubs toasts the unanimous passing of the Tied Pubs Bill to herald in a new era of fairness for Scotland’s tied pub tenants
Adrian Don appointed as North East representative for the Campaign for Pubs
Disappointing budget for pubs is not enough to save many as the Government continues to discriminate against traditional locals
Campaign for Pubs challenges the Chancellor over pub rent levels
Budget 2021: The Chancellor must offer direct and properly targeted support to pubs and small brewers to enable them to survive
Are you #missingthepub? Campaign for Pubs calls on all pub-lovers to express how much they are missing our pubs!
Campaign for Pubs comments on the Prime Minister’s announcement on the post lockdown ‘roadmap’ for pubs in England
Publicans facing mental health crisis due to uncertainty over reopening and inadequate support: Campaign for Pubs writes to the Prime Minister
Government must stop pubco discrimination of tenants who’ve exercised their rights under the Pubs Code
Publicans, have your say! Campaign for Pubs launches five-minute survey on Covid support
Top-up grants for pubs are welcome but not enough and must not be a one-off if lockdown goes on beyond mid-February
An urgent package of support is needed to save our world-famous pubs as England and Scotland both put into lockdown again
Campaign for Pubs slams UK Government for last minute decision to cancel New Year for thousands of pubs
Al Murray ‘The Pub Landlord’ says #SupportPubsNOW to help pubs & publicans survive the winter
UK Government is treating pubs and publicans disgracefully and without urgent and meaningful support, will be responsible for the closure of thousands of pubs
Campaign for Pubs supports charity auction of rare local brew at Gloucestershire pub
Pubs and publicans facing Christmas crisis unless the Government changes course
Stop Government imposing Covid-19 rules without consulting Parliament: Campaign for Pubs backs crowdfunding campaign to support legal case to review abuse of Covid rules
“Derisory and inadequate” £32.26 a day for pubs won’t save pubs or avoid hardship
“Dishonest and as nonsensical as it is puritanical” Campaign for Pubs slam Welsh Government decision to ban alcohol in pubs
Campaign for Pubs calls on the Chancellor for urgent support following ‘devastating and catastrophic day’ for pubs in England or this will be known as the Government that destroyed the Great British pub
#SupportPubsNOW! Coalition of pro-pub organisations launches petition for an urgent package of support to save pubs
Reported new restrictions will close pubs and cause hardship – Campaign for Pubs comments
Campaign for Pubs celebrates leading Liverpool licensee and campaigner Carol Ross buying her pub, the Roscoe Head
Licensee and campaigner Gary Murphy applies to trigger the right to an independent rent review (MRO option) due to Covid restrictions
Campaign for Pubs challenges the validity of the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s decision to suspend the Pubs Code
Campaign for Pubs comments on the welcome U-turn on pub takeaways during England’s lockdown 2
Campaign for Pubs welcomes long overdue Pubs Code Adjudicator investigation and fine for Star/Heineken but urges meaningful action to stop pubco abuse of tenants
Campaign for Pubs writes to the Prime Minister calling for a tiered package of support for all pubs and publicans
Government support package not enough to save pubs and livelihoods through forced closure periods
1000 publicans write open letter to Rishi Sunak demanding support for pubs to avoid mass closures, job losses and hardship
“Support pubs now Rishi or you’ll be responsible for mass closures, job losses and hardship”: Publicans write open letter to the Chancellor
“The UK Government has turned its back on pubs and publicans” Licensees fury as Chancellor fails to offer any support for imposing trading restrictions
UK publicans’ plea to the Prime Minister: We are people and families and we cannot face another lockdown or a curfew without proper financial support
The Campaign for Pubs writes to the Pubs Code Adjudicator urging her to acknowledge serious flaws in the Market Rent Only process and not mislead tenants
The Campaign for Pubs writes to the Prime Minister urging that the Government follows the science and provides support to pubs before making any decisions on Covid pub closures
The Government has supported McDonalds and other chains: now it must support thousands of local community pubs with a VAT cut
The Government must think again before it pulls the rug from under the UK’s small brewers
The Government has turned its back on thousands of local community pubs – Campaign for Pubs response to the Chancellor’s summer statement
#6PointstoSavePubs: 6 key things needed to save beloved community locals
Campaign for Pubs calls on Government to take action to stop the pub rent-rip-off
Campaign for Pubs comments on pubs re-opening on ‘Super Saturday’ (4th July)
Campaign for Pubs publishes guidance to help pub tenants to negotiate Covid-19 rent
Campaign for Pubs writes to the pubcos’ trade association the BBPA demanding genuine rent relief and an end to tenant discrimination
Relief for some pubs but others can’t open – Campaign for Pubs calls for ongoing support
10 Points to Save Pubs – Support our Pubs NOW! #10PointstoSavePubs
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