Calls for clarity on Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS)
Industry leaders in Scotland are calling for greater clarity on the implementation of the country’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is due to come into effect in July 2023. Under the new scheme, customers in Scotland will be charged a deposit on certain types of drinks packaging, which they can then reclaim when they return […]
UK pub industry calls for targeted support in letter to Chancellor
The UK pub industry has called on the government to provide targeted financial support to help businesses in the sector survive the ongoing impact of the pandemic. In a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, industry group the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) outlined a series of measures that it believes could help […]
UK pub industry calls for government action on energy costs
The UK pub industry is calling on the government to take action to address the rising cost of energy, which is putting significant financial pressure on many businesses. In a letter to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), industry group the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has outlined a series of measures […]