Heineken Announces £40 Million Star Pubs Investment
HEINEKEN UK has announced today (May 5) it will invest £40m in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs division in 2025, creating nearly…
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Breweries
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Comes To Shepherd Neame’s Historic Brewery
Brewer Shepherd Neame is joining forces with Kent theatre company, Changeling, for a third year to stage a live performance, but this summer’s show will…
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Heavy Headwinds Threaten To Blow Independent Breweries Off Course According To New Report
A new report published today has shown that whilst demand for independent beer remains strong, UK brewers face “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, market access…
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CAMRA Renews Calls to Halt ‘Imitation’ Cask Beer Sales
“Centuries of British tradition” are under threat says CAMRA as it renews calls for brewing giant Carlsberg to stop selling what it says is imitation…
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News From Braai to Beer Cans: The White Hart Welcomes Back Nick Panterlis
There was fire on the grill and a buzz in the air as The White Hart, Whitchurch, welcomed back landlord Nick Panterlis with a proper…
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Shepherd Neame Reshapes Leadership as Pubs MD Steps Down
Independent Kent brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has announced a senior leadership change as part of a wider strategic shift, confirming that Jonathon Swaine,…
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Britain’s Brewing Heritage At Risk From Climate Change Report Reveals
The future of Britain’s traditional supply of brewing ingredients, from both home and abroad, is at risk of being severely diminished by climate change unless…
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Threatened British Beer Exports
UK Brewers have been hit by a surprise “beer can tax” after it emerged that lager, stout and pale ale will be subject to a…
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92-Year-Old Care Home Resident Brings Iconic Bristol Brewery Back To Life In Stunning Model
A stunning model of St George’s Brewery, one of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks, has been meticulously crafted by 92-year-old care home resident Terry Lyons. Terry…
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Sector Faces Disruption as Trump Imposes “Retaliatory” Tariffs
Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / Shutterstock.com The UK’s hospitality and licensed trade industry is facing potential economic disruption following the recent tariff announcement by President…
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St Austell Brewery Named Best Brewing Pub Company 2025
St Austell Brewery has been recognised again this year at one of the top national award ceremonies in hospitality. Last week (26 March), the business…
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Reduced Profitability Leads To Small Business Closures As Spring Statement Looms
The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the number of active small businesses in the UK has fallen in the past…
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St Austell Brewery Reviews Operational Structure Amid Rising Costs
A well-established brewery and pub operator in the South West has announced a consultation process that could see a reduction in staff numbers as it…
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Scottish Brewers Win Historic Triple Gold At UK’s Biggest Beer Awards
The results are in for the UK’s biggest independent beer competition, with three breweries taking the Overall Gold across the Cask, Keg, and Bottle/Can competitions…
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BrewDog Announces Leadership Changes as James Arrow Steps Down
Independent brewer and bar operator BrewDog has unveiled a shake-up in its leadership team, with James Arrow stepping down as chief executive. James Taylor, who…
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