National Pubwatch

Today’s news in brief

In Q2 2023, pub closures in England and Wales surged 50%, with 77 shutting down monthly, up from 51 in Q1. The total number of pubs, including vacant ones, fell to 39,404. During H1 2023, 383 pubs vanished, slightly less than 2022’s total. Wales lost the most at 52, while…

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National Pubwatch extends free educational film series to help pubs

National Pubwatch (NPW), the voluntary organisation which works to promote safe, secure and social drinking environments, has launched its latest range of free information films to help licensees and pubwatches. The educational videos offer free advice and help on a range of challenging issues such as whether Pubwatch membership should…

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National Pubwatch partners with Best Bar None to help licensees

National Pubwatch has announced a new partnership with Best Bar None, the Home Office backed accreditation scheme for licensed premises, to support licensees and independent operators to reduce “alcohol-related crime” and meet their obligations under the Licensing Act. It comes as the late-night market has now reopened after being closed…

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