Drinks Sales Flatten After Storm Babet Rolls In
Widespread bad weather ended a strong run for On Premise drinks sales last week, offsetting boosts from England’s knock-out games in the Rugby World Cup….
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Two Boxers Help Shepherd Neame Officially Reopen Its West End Pub, The Tom Cribb
There was some friendly sparring behind the bar as independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame’s newly refurbished West End pub the Tom Cribb…
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750 Pubs Set to Close in First Half of 2024 as Rising Costs Push Sector to the Brink
The British Beer and Pub Association is calling for immediate Government action as a new report from Frontier Economics suggests energy bills 300% higher than…
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Lancaster’s Pub With A Spooky History Re-Opens In Time For Halloween
The oldest pub in Lancaster has received a new lease of life following a considerate refurbishment by Robinsons Brewery. The Three Mariners was acquired by…
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Operators Open Second Pub With Greene King After £230,000 Investment
Operators Rodger Scotton and Justine McKenzie have taken on their second pub with Greene King Pub Partners, The Royal Oak in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The…
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Britain’s Licensed Premises Drop Below 100,000 For The First Time In 20 Years
More than 44,000 net outlets have been lost since 2003, equivalent to just over six closures every day for the last two decades New figures…
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FSB Calls For Autumn Statement To Include Commitment To Business Rate Discount
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has labelled the upcoming Autumn Statement a watershed moment for the Government to cement its commitment to the small business community…
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Brewdog Launches New Half Price Offering For 18-25 Year Olds
BrewDog has announced a new Under-25 Club, an initiative that offers 50% discounts for customers between the ages of 18-25 across everything from beer, to…
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Beer & Pub Sector Celebrate 12 Years of Challenge 25
Challenge 25 – the age verification scheme for the purchase of alcohol – has turned 12, after initially being launched by the Scottish Beer &…
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Extend Tax Cut On Pints To Save Our Pubs, CAMRA Urges Chancellor
Next month’s Autumn Statement a ‘make or break’ moment for nation’s pubs, consumers warn Jeremy Hunt Action from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to cut…
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BBPA Annual Dinner 2023 Raises £20,000
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and members of the pub sector held its Annual Dinner & Fundraiser at The Albert Hall in Manchester….
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Surrey Operator Takes On Second Pub
Ollie Bailey, licensee of The Running Mare in Cobham, has taken on The Seven Stars in Ripley, a Star Pubs & Bars lease. The pub…
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Sun Shines On Drinks Sales In Solid Fortnight For Pubs And Bars
Warm weather and the Rugby World Cup have helped operators and suppliers end September and start October in robust year-on-year growth. CGA by NIQ’s Daily…
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Cardiff Licensees Forum Welcomed Night Time Industries Association And Manchester’s Night Time Economy Advisor To City
Sacha Lord, Manchester’s Night Time Economy Advisor and owner of the UK’s biggest nightclub The Warehouse Project, discussed his role and its success with Cardiff’s…
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Young Adults Are More Likely To Drink At High Risk Levels Despite Growth In Non-Drinkers
Young adult drinkers are more likely to binge drink and drink at high-risk or possible dependent levels compared to the rest of the population, according…
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