Scottish Alcohol Advertising Ban Could Threaten Small Independent Breweries
The ability for small Scottish breweries to start up, innovate and create a brand is under threat under the Scottish Government’s plans to restrict alcohol…
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Beer & Pub Sector Urge Next FM to ‘Throw-Out Ludicrous Advertising Proposals’
The leading trade association representing pubs and brewers are urging the next First Minister to ‘throw-out’ the proposals on alcohol advertising as the Scottish Government’s…
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Greene King Licensees Become Multiple Operators Following £200,000 Investment in Winchester Pub
Greene King Pub Partners licensees Iain Warren and Jenny Small have become multiple operators after taking on The Willow Tree in Winchester following a £200,000…
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SIBA Business Awards 2023 Finalists: The UK’s Best Independent Beer Businesses Revealed
The Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2023 have today been revealed, highlighting the very best breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses from…
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SLTA Calls for Swift Action on Unanswered Questions on DRS
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade continues to express serious concerns over the deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of the August launch date with many questions…
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Urgent Call for Government Support as 2,000 Pubs Face Closure
Two thousand of the nation’s much-loved pubs are facing last orders, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned as it calls on the…
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Lower Rates of Tax for Draught Beer & Ciders in Northern Ireland
The Campaign for Real Ale has welcomed the prospect of a lower rate of duty being charged on beer and cider in pubs, social clubs…
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Bill Gates Acquires 3.76% Stake in Heineken
Bill Gates has acquired a 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken, despite having previously admitting he was not a big beer drinker. He purchased…
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BBPA Recognised as Industry Leader on Diversity & Inclusion
The British Beer and Pub Association has won the Diversity and Inclusion award at the annual Trade Association Forum Awards. The award acknowledged the development…
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Scottish Brewers say Measures Announced for the Deposit Return Scheme Don’t Solve its Fundamental Flaws
Small producers and importers including independent craft brewers, distillers and wine makers, say the recently announced changes to the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will…
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Greene King Addresses Farmers’ Union in Bid for Closer Collaboration to Reduce Emissions
Greene King’s sustainability leader has told the National Farmers’ Union that it’s vital for the hospitality industry and farmers to work collaboratively together to help…
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CAMRA Podcast Episode Celebrates the Pubs and Clubs Across the Country
The popular CAMRA podcast Pubs. Pints. People. continues its sixth season with “They’re more than a pub!”, an episode that shines a light on pubs…
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Breweries Being Crushed by Packaging Hike and Additional £21million Costs Throughout 2022
Brewers saw prices for obligated recycling fees more than double in 2022 with further increases likely unless reforms are implemented immediately. A 111% increase in…
Read more...Scottish Beer Drinkers Vow to Take on ‘Devastating’ Alcohol Advertising Ban
Scottish Government plans for alcohol advertising ban could be ‘biggest threat’ to good beer in CAMRA’s 50 years of campaigning in Scotland, says the consumer…
Read more...SIBA Call on Government for Support in Response to Further Brewery Closures
Andy Slee, Chief Executive of the Society of Independent Brewers, has called for Government to introduce vital support for small brewing businesses in response to…
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