Tough Trading Conditions and Rising Costs See Brewery Numbers Slip Back
Tough trading conditions and rising costs means that overall brewery numbers in the UK have slipped back slightly in the third quarter of 2023, according…
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CAMRA Wins Big at the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards 2023
The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) educational Learn & Discover platform and books published by consumer organisation have won British Guild of Beer Writers awards….
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Admiral Taverns Commits a Further £800,000 to Sustainability Roadmap
Admiral Taverns has unveiled phase two of its sustainability roadmap, announcing a further £800,000 investment into reducing carbon emissions across its estate. This latest announcement…
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Extension of Pub Licensing Hours for Euro 2024 Semi-Finals and Final “Essential” say Trade Leaders
Pubs could be allowed to stay open until 1am if any of the home nations make it to the semis or final of next summer’s…
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Expand ‘Alcohol-Free’ Labelling To Help Support Small Independent Breweries
Allowing beer of less than 0.5% ABV to be labelled as ‘alcohol-free’ would bring it in line with the EU and America, address the barriers…
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Tourism Bouncing Back, But VAT Cut Needed to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
UKHospitality is calling for the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for…
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CAMRA Names the Best Four Clubs in the Country
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has named the best four member clubs in the country as part of its Club of the Year 2023…
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Pubs and Restaurants to Save on Average £11,728 to £16,507 In Business Rates
The freezing of the small business rates multiplier for another year coupled with the extension of the 75% discount for occupied retail, leisure and hospitality…
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The Chancellor’s Alcohol Duty Hikes Are Losing the Treasury Cash and Putting Businesses at Risk
Wine and spirit businesses are calling on the Chancellor to freeze alcohol duty at the Autumn Statement later today after latest data shows a worrying…
Read more...Drinks Sales Flat Again Ahead of Christmas Run-In
More wet weather kept On Premise drinks sales flat in the first full week of November, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker….
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Pubs Still Command The Highest Share Of Hospitality Spend But Must Diversify Report Reveals
Image by prostooleh on FreepikDrink Insight consultancy KAM have partnered with the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) to launch the ultimate Pub Roadmap: a robust…
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Shepherd Neame Expands Estate With Acquisition Of Historic Seafront Pub
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of historic seafront pub The Ship Inn in Herne Bay….
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Ex-Greene King Assistant Managers Open Second Hive Pub After £450k Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has opened another Hive Pub, taking the total number of Hive Pubs to 43. The Inn for a Penny in Carlton,…
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On Premise Drinks Sales Up 7% As Footfall Bounces Back
Britain’s pubs and bars have entered November with strong year-on-year drinks sales growth, thanks to a combination of Halloween, Bonfire Night and big sporting events….
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Wakefield Pub Reopens Following £280,000 Makeover
The Waterloo on Westgate End re-opened on Thursday the 2nd November following a major investment of £280,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs…
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