Trading Smart: Tackling the post-budget challenges for pubs in 2026

30 Mar 2026
HRC and Pub - Future of Drinks Stage
Panel Session , Economy and business

Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping, will speak directly to BII operator members about the pressures pubs have faced over the past year. Reflecting on the combined impact of the 2024 and 2025 Budgets and the level of government support for pubs, Steve will share how operators are adapting, regrouping, and finding ways to keep their businesses resilient and thriving in 2026 and beyond.

Speakers
Mike Dove
Mike Dove, Operator - Three Horseshoes, Witney
Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson, Operator - The Squirrels, Duston
Tommy Higgs
Tommy Higgs, Operator - Three Horseshoes, Witney
Moderator
Steve Alton
Steve Alton, CEO - British Institute of Innkeeping (BII)