Emma McClarkin OBE

CEO British Beer & Pub Association @beerandpub Chair @tourismsvoice Director @IvorsAcademy Hampshire Cricket @hants cricket @factuk & Former MEP

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Delighted to hear that after working with Burnham's team, the new PM @andyburnham has announced a 20% cut on business rates for pubs all across the country next year. Positive first step to recognising the economic and social value our pubs make in serving their communities 🍻

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Grateful the Government listened to @beerandpub and extended licensing hours for our Pubs to show the England game this Monday morning. See you down at your local 🦁💪🏻🍻

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Good news.

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

England keep the beer flowing 🍻

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

The World Cup is an opportunity to support our teams & our Pubs, but the Gov should go one step further and support pubs & brewers with Beer Duty cut 🍻

[British Beer & Pub Association @beerandpub]

"We're asking the Government to cut beer duty so we can keep a pint affordable for all."

This week @EmmaMcClarkin spoke with @BBCNews to highlight the significant disparities in beer duty payments between competing World Cup nations.

England and Scotland fans will be paying 54p a pint in beer duty, the highest of our Group L competitors who will pay an average of 24p a pint.

We need the Government to further support pubs as the home of live sport by pledging to cut beer duty to the European average. 🍻

https://t.co/wqtIthFlJ0

[British Beer & Pub Association @beerandpub]

"We're asking the Government to cut beer duty so we can keep a pint affordable for all."

This week @EmmaMcClarkin spoke with @BBCNews to highlight the significant disparities in beer duty payments between competing World Cup nations.

England and Scotland fans will be paying 54p a pint in beer duty, the highest of our Group L competitors who will pay an average of 24p a pint.

We need the Government to further support pubs as the home of live sport by pledging to cut beer duty to the European average. 🍻

https://t.co/wqtIthFlJ0

[British Beer & Pub Association @beerandpub]

Welcome to this week's Pint Sized Update.

This week, we joined @UKHofficial, @BIIandBIIAB and @CODEHospitality in supporting the launch of #VATsTheProblem, the new campaign spearheaded by @ChefTomKerridge calling for action to support hospitality. The campaign secured widespread coverage across the trade press.

The Prince of Wales also visited The Prince of Peckham, where he heard directly about the challenges facing pubs and the wider hospitality sector.

Meanwhile, our latest pub closure statistics helped keep the spotlight on the pressures businesses continue to face, while new research marking the Alcohol Duty Review revealed a significant increase in sales of lower-strength pints.

And today, following @AndyBurnhamGM's announcement that he will cut business rates for pubs, we shared our response with national and regional media.

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

@TheAtlasBar @hitsradiouk @GOVUK @RachelReevesMP @BIIandBIIAB @UKHofficial @UKHospKate @AltonSteven @Sacha_Lord @MickKill @Will_LJ Thank you @TheAtlasBar for continuing to fight for our pubs 🍻💪

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Looking forwards to speaking at Food & Drink Expo 2026 on Monday. @FoodDrinkExpo Register now and get your free ticket today! https://t.co/EjEcN1KOuX

[Tourism Alliance @tourismsvoice]

🎟️ Tickets on sale now 👉 https://t.co/iY75rVMOmx

#TourismInsights2026 brings together senior industry leaders and sector experts to examine the data and evidence shaping the future of #UKtourism.

Across the conference, speakers will examine the latest data and research on market performance, traveller behaviour and economic conditions, alongside practical perspectives on how emerging technologies, including AI, are being used to tackle productivity and investment challenges across the visitor economy.

The day concludes with a high-profile Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster held during #EnglishTourismWeek2026, offering a unique opportunity to engage with MPs, government officials, and key industry stakeholders.

@tourismsvoice @VisitBritainBiz @VisitEnglandBiz @Euromonitor @geo_tourist @AshBhardwaj

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Looking forwards to supporting @apavementaway today. If you don’t know this charity please get to know them and the incredible work they do helping veterans and those vulnerable to homelessness into work in hospitality 🙏🏻

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Today has seen a good announcement for Pubs on business rates worth £370m over 3 years. The work on permanent reform continues. Grateful for all your support for our Locals 🍻#LongLiveTheLocal

[British Beer & Pub Association @beerandpub]

Our response to today's announcement 📣

We are pleased the government has listened to our concerns, and those of publicans, consumers and MPs who rallied to defend our locals. This pub specific package will stave off the immediate financial threat posed by accelerating business costs and will help keep the doors open for many.

This additional support will provide certainty for tens of thousands of pubs, with many seeing their bills frozen or falling and there will be a sigh of relief from landlords across the country.

We will now work closely with government to establish a transformative long-term plan that works for all pubs through permanent business rates reform to ensure they remain at the heart of communities.

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Since the budget our @beerandpub team have been tirelessly campaigning & lobbying Gov for a package for Pubs. Securing over 3,400 media hits. We await news from Treasury in the coming days. Rest assured the BBPA won’t stop fighting to ensure we get what our Pubs deserve 🍻💪🏻

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Strong message from Buisness today. Help us reduce the cost of doing business and we can grow the economy and create jobs. #ReduceBusinessRates #RepealERB #ReduceDuty #CutRedTape ⁦@CBItweets⁩ ⁦@peterkyle⁩ ⁦@KemiBadenoch⁩ ⁦@RainNewtonSmith⁩

[British Beer & Pub Association @beerandpub]

Last week, our @LongLiveLocals campaign marched on Westminster to demand a fairer deal for British pubs.

New research with @Ipsos_in_the_UK shows that 9-in-10 MPs hold a favourable view of the sector - and it's clear from these videos that they value the pub, and that government must support the sector in next week's Budget.

Our message to the Chancellor is clear: pubs need meaningful business rates reform, a cut to beer duty, and action to mitigate mounting regulatory costs.

It's time for a Budget that backs the Great British pub. 🍻

@GavinWilliamson @libdemdaisy @tomgordonLD @gregsmith_uk @Peter_Dowd @LeeAndersonMP_

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Edinburgh roundtable with @djohnsonmsp @EntForumUK urging @ScottishLabour to champion the pub sector in 2026 manifesto through business rates reform, supporting no & low products 🍻 & our Pubs as vital part of Scotland's economy, jobs, and communities - we must preserve them 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

It’s @TennentsLager time! Good to be back in Glasgow 🍻

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Great to catch up with members & friends at #GreatBritishBeerFestival in Birmingham Do pop along to support our great British Brewers 🍻With Nick Payne from SA Brains

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Celebrating the beginning of the Women’s Euros and the end of a very successful tenure for @SwissAmbUK Markus Leitner. Wishing you all the very best 🍻

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

Great response to our @beerandpub Going For Growth Drop-in in Parliament with over 40 parliamentarians joining us to show support for the Beer & Pub Sector 🍻 We can deliver so much with the right support on #BusinessRates #BeerDuty #RedTape With @tobyperkinsmp

[Emma McClarkin OBE @EmmaMcClarkin]

This week we have been celebrating the 3rd anniversary of our #OpenToAll Charter We are committed to welcoming all in our pubs and teams 🍻 with ⁦@Stonegate_Group⁩