Murphy’s Irish Stout Sales Surge By 632%
Murphy’s, the classic Irish stout, saw record sales this Christmas, as UK drinkers continue to develop a taste for stout. December saw overwhelming demand for…
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Alcohol
Consumers Warned To Brace Themselves For Escalating Prices With “Double Whammy Alcohol Tax Grab”
Consumers are being warned to expect substantial price rises on their favourite alcoholic drinks as Government is set to make a double whammy tax grab….
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Pub Chain Estimates Brits Will Sink 130,000 Pints During This Year’s Six Nations
Nationwide pub chain, Social Pub and Kitchen, has announced that it anticipates selling 130,000 pints of Guinness during the Six Nations – that’s an average…
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Big Penny Bolsters Leadership Team as Growth Continues
Big Penny is delighted to announce that Adam Walker has joined the company’s leadership team as Head of Sales. Adam brings extensive hospitality sales experience,…
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The Unruly Pig Once Again Named as the Best Gastropub in the UK
Photo found via the website – https://theunrulypig.co.uk/ Suffolk pub The Unruly Pig has been named by Estrella Damm as the best UK Gastropub for the…
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Celebrate “Support An Independent Pub Day” This February
Pub enthusiasts and grassroots organizations, including the London Pub Explorer and CityStack London Pub Collection, are rallying behind independent pubs for a special event: Support…
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December Delivers Growth For Hospitality Groups After Late Festive Surge For Pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved solid year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The…
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Drinks Sales Slip 9% To Give The On Premise A Christmas Hangover
Drinks sales dipped in the first full week of January as consumers reduced their visits to the On Premise after Christmas and New Year. CGA…
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A flurry of drinks sales over Christmas and New Year helped On Premise operators and suppliers end 2024 with a fortnight of strong real-terms growth….
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Treasury Has Lost Half A Million Pounds A Day Since Double Digit Tax Hike On Scotch
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch Whisky and other spirits was increased…
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Greene King Plans for £40m Brewery Approved
A major milestone has been reached for a £40 million brewery development in Bury St Edmunds, as local authorities have officially approved the project. The…
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Licensees of Cambridge’s Famous Portland Arms Pub Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of one of its Partners. Steve and…
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Pub Numbers Increase Across Towns & Cities Study Reveals
Despite the downward trend in the number of UK pubs, a new study from SumUp, a provider of POS systems, has identified the UK cities…
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The 5 Key Festive Days Delivered a Strong Performance for the UK On Trade but a Damp Squib for New Year’s
A total of 34.8 Million pints of draught beer and cider were sold over the key 5 festive trading days Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing…
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Community Campaign to Revive Historic Village Pub Gains Momentum
A determined campaign to breathe new life into a cherished village pub is gathering significant support from local residents and beyond. The Elm Tree Inn,…
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