Steven Alton

Talking to @BBCNews about the accelerating rate of closure of pubs, the cumulative taxation at the heart of closures - 40p in £1 spent in pubs going to Government in taxes & how fair taxes with a priority on VAT will unlock skilled jobs, investment, & drive growth. @BIIandBIIAB

Please add your voice and make sure your MP is backing their locals, it takes just a few mins via this link. The overall tax burden must reduce with a priority on VAT to unlock employment opportunities, investment & growth. 👇🙏 bii.org/campaigns/our-… @BIIandBIIAB #OurPub

The unfair cumulative tax burden is unsustainable. Our undervalued industry provides essential skilled jobs, delivers immeasurable social value at the heart of every community & underpins local economies. Government must back us before it is too late. finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy…

Profit feels like a dirty word in hospitality, like we should somehow be just treading water trying now to drown. But it’s profit that drives investment and growth. It enables employment and training. Without it we can’t move forward. Gov must cut the cost of doing business.

In 70 days I join a brilliant team of 65 pub sector riders on a 3 day @Pedallingforpub challenge raising awareness & vital funds for exceptional trade charities @apavementaway & @LTCharity both doing outstanding work helping people facing real hardship👇🙏 bit.ly/PTP26

Great piece by BII Member Woody Barlow. Add your voice and contact your MP to get behind their local pubs and deliver fair taxes to ensure pubs can survive & thrive 👇🙏 bii.org/campaigns/our-…

"My message to Rachel Reeves is to reduce VAT in hospitality - 100 per cent.  I don't think the current government understands the importance that pubs have on the social fabric of communities up-and-down this country. It cannot be underestimated.” insidermedia.com/news/north-wes…

Add your voice and contact your MP 👇🙏 bii.org/campaigns/our-… @BIIandBIIAB #OurPub #HeartoftheCommunity #PubCareers

"Only us and Denmark haven't reduced VAT for hospitality.” "MPs used to say, 'you'll never get [a VAT reduction], we can't afford it, but now, the question is the other way round, 'can we afford not to do it?' @BIIandBIIAB #OurPub morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026/0…

Write to your MP to get them behind their locals, fair taxes through lowering VAT (in line with Europe), reducing employment costs & long term lower Business Rates bills 👇🙏 bit.ly/BII-OurPub @BIIandBIIAB #OurPub #PubCareers #HeartoftheCommunity

The pub sector provides vital stepping on points for so many young people starting their working journeys. Unfair cumulative taxation, 40p in every £1 spent is tax, is forcing pub operators to reduce jobs. catererlicensee.com/uk-unemploymen…

The BII’s network of Accredited Advisors is here to support members through critical commercial moments, from evolving landlord agreements to significant business investments. Find the help you need via our Accredited Advisor page: tinyurl.com/AccreditedAdvi… #AskBII #AccreditedAdvisors

Great to catch up with BII Ambassador Emma @pub_that & Paul at the superb @ThePloughChelt . A fantastic historic pub that has just undertaken a brilliant upgrade, fully recommend a visit. @BIIandBIIAB #OurPub #HeartoftheCommunity #PubCareers

Add your voice & write to your MP to get their backing for their locals through fair taxes (reduced VAT on all pub sales, permanently reformed Business Rates & reduced employment taxes) which will unlock skilled employment, investment & growth 👇🙏 bit.ly/BII-OurPub

Valuable BII pub operator roundtable with Business Minister @Kate_Dearden sharing directly their business & personal realities & how fair taxes can unlock their full potential in their communities & local economies.#OurPub #BIIMembers #PubCareers #HeartoftheCommunity @BIIandBIIAB

Talking to @BBCRadioDerby about yesterday’s Treasury announcement, the harsh reality that pubs are facing right now & the vital need to reduce their unfair cumulative tax burden to unlock, investment, employment & growth. @BIIandBIIAB #OurPub #PubCareers #HeartoftheCommunity

Our Licensee of the Year Award is more than a competition - It's an opportunity for operators to put themselves and their business on the map.📍 Regarded as the most prestigious award for an individual or partnership of licensees in our industry, our LOYA 2026 is the perfect opportunity to put yourself out there and increase your trade. And who knows... you might just win it!🏆️ Enter now! bit.ly/BII-LOYA

Talking to @BBCCornwall alongside member Tim from the Coldstreamer Inn who has recently taken over his local. Our pubs are the hearts of their communities and deserve fair taxes to allow them to survive & thrive delivering investment, skilled jobs & growth. @BIIandBIIAB #OurPub

The BII #LOYA26 is so much more than just another award. If you haven’t entered before or even if you have & you believe you run a brilliant pub, give yourself and your team the chance to get the recognition you deserve. The support and insight offered into your business as part of the process is second to none 🧡

Have a question? As a BII member, you're only ever a call away from the help you need. Whether you're seeking Legal advice, Business rate guidance, HR advice, or something else, our 9 expert helplines have you covered. Find the help you need via our Helpline page🔗 bit.ly/HelplinesBII #AskBII #Helplines