Kate Nicholls
Chair of UKHospitality who provides industry insight on how pubs and hospitality are adapting to moderation and low/no-alcohol consumer trends.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 18min
Do pubs have a future?
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, gives sector-wide analysis on rates, recovery and policy. Simon Wade, a North Yorkshire pub landlord, shares on-the-ground struggles running multiple pubs. They discuss rising costs, how business rates reforms actually hit small pubs, staffing pressures, changing customer habits, and whether policy changes can save local pubs.
Mar 19, 2026 • 16min
Why Gen Z is giving up alcohol
Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality, explains how pubs are reshaping menus and experiences for moderation. Millie Gooch, sober curious influencer and founder of Sober Girl Society, shares why she quit alcohol and how she builds boozeless social scenes. They discuss Gen Z’s shift to low/no-alcohol drinks, the rise of sober events and how venues can stay profitable while catering to clearer-headed customers.
