Government Axes Pub Community Ownership Scheme
A government initiative aimed at preserving cherished local assets such as parks, pubs, and community centres has ended ahead of schedule, with a significant portion…
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Breweries
Greene Kings Popular Tub2 Pub Recycling Campaign Returns in 2025
Greene King is running its Tub2Pub initiative again in the new year so customers can recycle their empty plastic confectionary and crackers tubs, saving waste…
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Guinness Supply Challenges to Persist Until End of December, Diageo Confirms
UK pubs and bars will face ongoing restrictions on Guinness supplies until the end of December, according to brewer Diageo. The company has announced plans…
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First Look At Pedn Olva’s Visionary New Transformation In St Ives Is Unveiled
St Austell Brewery has announced a multi-million-pound investment at one of St Ives’ most iconic venues. The Pedn Olva, prominently positioned overlooking Porthminster Beach, will…
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Carlsberg and Britvic Merger Approved by UK and EU Authorities
The highly anticipated merger between Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, and soft drinks company Britvic has received approval from both the UK’s Competition and Markets…
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Liberation Group Rebrands to Butcombe
Pub operator and brewing business Liberation Grouphas announced plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group, to align with its strategic priorities. The existing operating brands, Butcombe…
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Brewers Face Uphill Struggle As Tough New Costs Post Budget Threaten To Wipe Out Profits
British brewers will have to tackle a number of challenges after the Budget as tough new costs pile on the pressure, the British Beer and…
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Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Axe Well-Known Beer Brands, Says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock iconic beers, including Banks’s Mild, following the Carlsberg buy-out…
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Hydes £3.6M Wirral Pub Receives Prestigious Building Award
North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes is celebrating after its newest pub dining venue, The Harry Beswick, in Heswall, received a prestigious accolade in…
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St Austell Brewery Apprentices Shortlisted For Awards
Two St Austell Brewery apprentices have been shortlisted for awards, with one of them also shortlisted for the coveted Achiever of the Year award which…
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Hydes Reopens Popular Chester Pub Following £0.5M Investment
Hydes Brewery has re-opened the doors of its popular Chester pub, The Hornsmill, following a £0.5M refurbishment and modernisation. The refurbishment of the dining pub…
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Top Beers in Midlands Revealed in the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024
The top beers in the region have been revealed with the announcement of the SIBA Midlands Independent Beer Awards 2024, with a host of Cask…
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Chancellor’s Commitment To Let Pubs Serve Local Beers From Independent Breweries Should Extend To Northern Ireland, Say CAMRA
Commenting on reports from the Treasury that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will announce in Wednesday’s Budget that pubs could serve at least one beer…
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Independent Brewers Welcome ‘Beer Industry Boost’ Promised In Upcoming Budget
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today welcomed news that the Chancellor intends to support the independent brewing industry with an announcement…
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Brains CEO Hands Over Baton As Brewer Now Set For Further Innovation And Growth
Brains Brewery’s CEO Jon Bridge has announced he will be stepping down in December following four years in post, where he has successfully led the…
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