SIBA Independent Beer Award Winners Revealed
Grainstore Brewery’s ‘Nip’ and North Brewing Co’s ‘Triple Fruited Gose – Mango Guava Guava’ have taken home Overall Champion Gold in the Cask and Keg…
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The Old Mill in Salisbury Reopens After £300,000 Refurbishment
The Old Mill in Salisbury has re-opened following a £300,000 refurbishment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners. The pub, operated by growing multiple operators…
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Report Shows Positive Effect of Independent Breweries Felt by Communities Across the UK
Eight out of ten people in the UK believe that a well-run independent brewery has a positive effect on its local community, according to a…
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Childcare Support Could Boost Female Hospitality Workers Salaries
The childcare plan announced in the latest budget may help to address a current imbalance in the hospitality industry, according to analysis from shift work…
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Disappointing Budget” for Hospitality Sector as Government Fails to Cut Business Rates
The Chancellor’s failure to Freeze the Multiplier for next year will mean businesses likely to see 5% increase in Business Rates Bills in April 2024,…
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Proper Pubs Installs 80 Defibrillators Across its Estate with Lifesaving Results
Proper Pubs has successfully installed 80 defibrillators across its estate with the help of its locals, already resulting in three life-changing results. The defibrillators are…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Drop Again in February to Continue Post-COVID-19 Softening
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s managed restaurant groups fell year-on-year for the 16th month in a row in February, the new Hospitality at Home…
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“British Ale May be Warm, But the Duty on a Pint is Frozen,” says Chancellor
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the duty of draught beer in UK pubs will be frozen in a move to help the struggling hospitality…
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OFGEM Promises Action Against Suppliers Who Have ‘Failed to Follow the Rules’
Energy regulator Ofgem has written to chancellor Jeremy Hunt promising action against energy firms demanding massive prices increases. Operators from across the sector earlier this…
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Be At One Launches ‘Best in Glass’ 2023 Cocktail Competition
Be At One has announced the launch of the 2023 edition of its legendary ‘Best In Glass’ cocktail competition. Previously known as Be At One’s…
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WTTC Launches Ground-breaking Hotel Sustainability Basics
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) verification scheme. Announced at ITB Berlin, Basics will enable tourist accommodation…
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The Ardencaple Hotel Reopens Following Six-Figure Refurbishment
Helensburgh hotel, The Ardencaple, has now fully reopened after undergoing a six-figure investment that has completely transformed the site. Located in the banks of Gare…
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Call for Budget Support as Corporate Insolvencies Surge
Reduced business rates and renewed energy support needed ahead of Chancellor’s Budget Insolvency figures released yesterday* for February 2023 by the Government’s Insolvency Service shows…
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Alcohol Promotion Proposals an ‘Act of Harm’
In its response to the ‘Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion’ consultation, UKHospitality Scotland has outlined the harm the proposals would have on hospitality businesses, consumer…
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Wine Drinkers Facing a Super Stealth Tax when Alcohol Duty Goes up in August
Wine drinkers face rocketing prices if the Chancellor goes ahead with a double pronged tax hike, likely to be announced at the Spring Budget. When…
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