JW Lees Posts Record Turnover and Profit Despite Tough Trading Backdrop
North-west brewer and pub operator JW Lees has posted the strongest financial results in its history, reporting turnover of £105.6m and pre-tax profit of £8.8m…
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Breweries
The King and Queen Commemorate 250 Years of Hall & Woodhouse
Picture Credit Hall Woodhouse Their Majesties The King and Queen were welcomed to the Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Blandford, Dorset to mark the…
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Young’s Reveal “Exceptional Trading” as Bank Holidays and World Cup Boost Sales
Pub operator Young’s has revealed “exceptional trading” momentum highlighted in its full year results on 21 May 2026 has continued into the new financial year.
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Hydes Brewery Appoints Peter Borg-Neal As Chairman
Salford-based independent brewer and pub retailer Hydes has announced the appointment of Peter Borg-Neal as its new chairman.
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Independent Brewers Welcome CAMRA’s Call for Fairness and Transparency in British Beer Market
Commenting on the launch of CAMRA’s hard-hitting report into the UK pub and beer market, Andy Slee, Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA) Chief Executive said;
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Beer and Pub Campaigners Call On Competition and Markets Authority to Investigate the UK Beer Market
A new report, published today by CAMRA, shows how independent brewers are being excluded from bars across the UK, and sets out the case for the Competition and Markets Authority action.
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Shepherd Neame named Supreme Champions at the Family Business Awards
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been named Supreme Champion Family Business of the Year at the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026.
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Cask Ale Week 2026 Dates Announced as Industry Prepares to Celebrate Britain’s National Drink
Dates have been confirmed for this year’s Cask Ale Week, the annual nationwide celebration of Britain’s national drink, with around 10,000 pubs, bars and brewery taps set to take part.
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Thornbridge Brewery Proudly Sponsors Lion and Lioness in Support of Pride of Yorkshire Trail
To celebrate 150 years of Sheffield Children’s, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is embarking on its biggest-ever fundraising campaign by presenting the UK’s most ambitious sculpture trail.
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BrewDog Pledges £1m Celebration Fund if England, Scotland or USA Reach World Cup Final
BrewDog has announced plans to fund up to £1 million worth of free beer for supporters if either England, Scotland or the United States secures a place in the FIFA World Cup final.
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England’s Opening Game Sparks Record Matchday Bookings for Greene King
Greene King has reported that England’s opening game against Croatia tonight (Wednesday, 17 June) is the top performing fixture of the tournament to date with…
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Shepherd Neame to Sponsor Whitstable-based Kent Artists Exhibition Series for Second Year
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is once again sponsoring the Contemporary Kent Artists (CKA) exhibition series in Whitstable for a second year.
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NTIA Backs Burnham for Prime Minister to Cut VAT on Nightlife, Hospitality and Events
Industry Calls for Leadership Change as Night-Time Economy Warns It Cannot Survive Three More Years of Economic Uncertainty under the current leadership regime.
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Greene King Invests Over £200,000 in Football Tournament Support For its Partners
Greene King Pub Parters, the leased, tenanted and franchise business of Greene King is investing over £200,000 to support its partners during this summer’s tournament of football.
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Confident Outlook Following Fuller’s Solid Start to Year
Shares of Fuller, Smith & Turner rose in early Wednesday trading after the long-established pub operator reported annual results that exceeded market expectations and highlighted positive momentum at the start of its new financial year.
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