Busy trading periods like Easter can be demanding for bakeries. Discover practical ways to prepare, plan and access support during peak seasons.

Congratulations to Stonehouse Bakery, CBA member of the month for March.

Doors open next month for Farm Shop & Deli Show 2026!

Learn how to prepare your bakery for EHO inspections after winter, including documentation, staff training, cleaning routines and food safety checks.

We have shared a detailed summary of the Spring Statement for anyone who would like to explore the key points and what they may mean for individuals and businesses.

Bakers are being encouraged to sign up now for National Doughnut Week, taking place from 16–24 May 2026, and ensure one of the nation’s ‘mini escape’ favourite treats is also a treat for every occasion with sales from the week helping to raise vital funds for The Children's Trust.  

Expert judges from across the baking industry will next month crown the 2026 Britain's Best Loaf and Britain's Best Cake.

A practical spring cleaning checklist for bakeries, covering premises, paperwork, staff and systems to help you prepare for inspections and busy trading periods.

HSE is currently carrying out a series of inspections at large bakeries across Great Britain.

Congratulations to Davies Bakery, CBA member of the month for February.

A recent visit to The Children’s Trust ahead of National Doughnut Week 2026 was a powerful reminder of why this industry-wide fundraiser matters. Seeing the impact first-hand brings real meaning to every doughnut sold.

Congratulations to Simmons Bakers, CBA member of the month for January.

The UK business landscape will undergo a significant shift from April 2026. The combined impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 and the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 25) represent a fundamental recalibration of the relationship between employers and employees.

The Low Pay Commission is holding meetings with individuals and employers. We want to hear first-hand evidence about the impact of the National Minimum Wage.

The Worshipful Company of Bakers is delighted to announce the organisation of a bespoke training course which will take place in the Summer of 2026.

Whatever the size of your bakery business, and whether you run a retail operation or are wholesale only, the 2026 UK Food & Drink Shows are a date for your diary.

Congratulations to Henlann Bakery, CBA member of the month for December.