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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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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Christmas Drink Drive Warning
Drivers are being warned they are more than twice as likely to be breathalysed over the Christmas and New Year period than at any other…
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BBPA Calls On Government To Continue Reviewing “Painful” Estimated EPR Fees
The UK Government department Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) has announced its illustrative base fees (December 2024 ) the new UK Extended…
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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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300 Million Christmas Pint Sales With Sector Pouring £3.3 Billion Into The Economy
Almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December, with the beer and pub sector expected to pour a total of £3.3 billion…
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A New Chapter for The Copley Arms: 17th Century Pub in Hessenford Reopens with a Fresh Look
A 17th-century village pub in Hessenford has reopened this month with a fresh look and new management. Hannah Mayne and Jared Lothian reopened The Copley…
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Clapton Hart Pub Reopens After Being Rescued From Closure – Just In Time For Christmas!
Hackney’s historic Clapton Hart pub, a beloved local landmark dating back to 1722, has reopened following a remarkable rescue and refurbishment—just in time for the…
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LAD Up And Spirits Down In Solid Start To Christmas
On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth in the last week of November, raising hopes for a strong Christmas for suppliers and operators. CGA…
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George & Dragon Pub In Wanstead Announces Reopening After Being Saved From Closure
The historic George & Dragon pub is set to reopen in the new year after being saved from closure, marking a triumphant return for the…
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Two Thirds Of UK Drinkers Intend To Drink More Over Christmas According To Charity Drinkaware
Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK drinkers intend to drink more alcohol over Christmas than they typically would at other times of the year, according to…
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Drinks Sales Back In The Red After Weather Turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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Paul McCartney Beer Offers Potential Lifeline To Wildlife Rescue
The Folly Wildlife Rescue charity near Tunbridge Wells, which treats more than 3500 animals every year, is faced with imminent closure unless it can generate…
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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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CAMRA Work Wins Big at Guild of Beer Writers Awards
Publications and work commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) took home top prizes at the prestigious British Guild of Beer Writers Awards. Three…
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