The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is warning that an increase to alcohol tax at the Autumn Budget will be a major blow to businesses and consumers, who are already “on their knees”.
Read more...The UK on-trade returned to growth in September, with draught beer and cider volumes increasing 1.3% year-on-year, according to the latest Market Watch data from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet.
Read more...Marston’s expects to report underlying profit before tax above the top end of market expectations for the 2026 financial year, as it accelerates its pub…
Read more...Pubs, bars and taprooms across the UK will be pouring pints at Germany’s lower tax rates today (Friday 9 October) as part of the Drop the Pint Day to highlight the potential benefits of a lower tax on pub beer ahead of the Budget later this month.
Read more...Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed proposals to shut Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, along with its main logistics operation at the site, in the summer of 2027.
Read more...Jeremy Clarkson has suggested that any future expansion of his pub business could take place outside the UK, arguing that current trading conditions make starting…
Read more...New research from HEINEKEN, Europe’s leading brewer, found that local bars and pubs are influencing where tourists choose to go, the neighbourhoods they explore and…
Read more...Britain’s beer and pub industry generated £37.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025, supported almost 1 million jobs, and contributed £16.8 billion in tax,…
Read more...J D Wetherspoon has reported a 28% fall in pre-tax profit for its latest financial year, despite a 5.2% increase in revenue and continued like-for-like…
Read more...Cornish brewery Sharps will close in December with up to 40 redundancies at the site in Rock. The closure of Sharp’s Brewery, which is famous…
Read more...Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.
Read more...Core lager continues to play a significant role in Britain’s pubs, bars and clubs despite the growth of premium and craft beer, with value, familiarity…
Read more...Increasing the draught discount for pubs by 30% and freezing beer duty could lead to more affordable pints and over 7,000 more jobs in the…
Read more...i-Keg and Clear Brew are proud to announce an exciting new partnership bringing together two industry specialists to accelerate the rollout of the i-Keg FlowBridge beer management platform across the UK hospitality sector.
Read more...Heineken is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to buy around 300 pubs from Stonegate Group, in a transaction said to be worth about £300…
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