Drinks Sales Slip 9% To Give The On Premise A Christmas Hangover
Drinks sales dipped in the first full week of January as consumers reduced their visits to the On Premise after Christmas and New Year. CGA…
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Happy Christmas For Drinks Sales After Late Surge
A flurry of drinks sales over Christmas and New Year helped On Premise operators and suppliers end 2024 with a fortnight of strong real-terms growth….
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Treasury Has Lost Half A Million Pounds A Day Since Double Digit Tax Hike On Scotch
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch Whisky and other spirits was increased…
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Greene King Plans for £40m Brewery Approved
A major milestone has been reached for a £40 million brewery development in Bury St Edmunds, as local authorities have officially approved the project. The…
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The 5 Key Festive Days Delivered a Strong Performance for the UK On Trade but a Damp Squib for New Year’s
A total of 34.8 Million pints of draught beer and cider were sold over the key 5 festive trading days Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing…
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Community Campaign to Revive Historic Village Pub Gains Momentum
A determined campaign to breathe new life into a cherished village pub is gathering significant support from local residents and beyond. The Elm Tree Inn,…
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Sector Set for New Year’s Eve Boost- Reflecting Shift in UK Hospitality Trends
The UK hospitality and on-trade sector is gearing up for a promising New Year’s Eve, with spending in pubs, bars, and restaurants expected to provide…
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Digital ID for Pubgoers in Bid to Boost Hospitality Sector
The UK government is set to modernise the Licensing Act 2003, introducing a legal framework allowing individuals to use smartphones as proof of age when…
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Strong Regional Performances on Mad Friday
The Oxford Partnership has reported strong regional sales on what has traditionally become known as “Mad Friday”. Whilst overall sales were marginally down versus the…
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Christmas Drink Drive Warning
Drivers are being warned they are more than twice as likely to be breathalysed over the Christmas and New Year period than at any other…
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BBPA Calls On Government To Continue Reviewing “Painful” Estimated EPR Fees
The UK Government department Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) has announced its illustrative base fees (December 2024 ) the new UK Extended…
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Guinness Supply Challenges to Persist Until End of December, Diageo Confirms
UK pubs and bars will face ongoing restrictions on Guinness supplies until the end of December, according to brewer Diageo. The company has announced plans…
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Carlsberg and Britvic Merger Approved by UK and EU Authorities
The highly anticipated merger between Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, and soft drinks company Britvic has received approval from both the UK’s Competition and Markets…
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300 Million Christmas Pint Sales With Sector Pouring £3.3 Billion Into The Economy
Almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December, with the beer and pub sector expected to pour a total of £3.3 billion…
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A New Chapter for The Copley Arms: 17th Century Pub in Hessenford Reopens with a Fresh Look
A 17th-century village pub in Hessenford has reopened this month with a fresh look and new management. Hannah Mayne and Jared Lothian reopened The Copley…
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