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Pub-to-housing conversions to be restricted under new rules

Published:  17 August, 2026

Pubs at risk of closure for conversion to another use are set to receive protections under new planning regulations in England, which come into force today (Monday 17 August).

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The art of designing a strong wine programme

Published:  06 June, 2025

After 25 years in the wine and hospitality trade across the UK and Australia, I’ve come to learn this: the wine list should never be an afterthought. A wine list isn’t just about what’s in the glass – it’s a reflection of how well your whole business is thinking.

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Planning causing barriers to UK wine tourism, finds report

Published:  21 May, 2025

A report by planning and development consultancy Lichfields suggests that UK wine tourism’s potential is being held back by planning challenges.

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Dry January a hit with one-in-four UK drinkers

Published:  03 February, 2020

More than a quarter of UK drinkers (27%) cut their alcohol consumption entirely or in part during January, new research has revealed.

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