Great British Pub Award (GBPA) winner for the Best Pub for Sport – The Gardeners Arms, known locally as the Murderers – hopes for a boost in trade as sporting events increase throughout the remainder of the year.
With December just over four weeks away, licensees up and down the country will no doubt be making plans to boost trade and capitalise on the festive season.
Only working in sectors that she cares about was one of the points British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) boss Emma McClarkin stressed when discussing her career.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget in 14 years, with many from the on-trade raising concerns over moves that will affect operators.
Pub operators have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget with disappointment, warning of the possibility of further pub closures and adding thousands to their already escalating costs.
Hollywood megastars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have become co-owners of historic lager brewery Wrexham Lager Beer Co alongside the Roberts family.
Pubs will suffer in the short term after their pleas for the 75% business rates relief to remain were replaced with a 40% reduction in the Budget – but an overhaul of the system will take place in 2026/27.
The Myrtle Tavern, located in a conservation area within Leeds, is welcoming the festive cheer this year with a myriad of festive celebrations ahead of December.
Drinks distributor and manufacturer C&C Group has announced its net revenue has declined by 3% but underlying operating profit has risen by 29% in the six months (H1 FY25) to 31 August 2024.
High streets will be “decimated” without support for the hospitality sector in the Budget on Wednesday (30 October), according to night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a 6% rise in the national minimum wage at the Budget tomorrow (Wednesday 30 October), according to reports.
While traditionally it has been the on-trade leading the way in new trends, Thatchers Cider claims supermarkets are doing the heavy lifting when it comes to thanks to low & no products.
In this edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Drinks Masterclass wine search engine Vino Voss mixology expert Nikki Bonkowski details how to make wine menus stand out with “innovative” cocktails.
Legislation on harassment introduced this month (October), marks a significant milestone in improving employee protections throughout the UK’s night-time economy, one trade body has stated.
SIBA and CAMRA have welcomed the Government’s intention to support the independent brewing industry but urged further reliefs be made on draught beer duty and business rates.
More than half (54%) of hospitality businesses would reduce their employment levels, risking job losses if the current business rates relief ends next year, research has shown.
The founder of Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn has urged lager drinkers to back British beers after research showed only 27% of Brits think the UK produces good beer.
Since writing my last opinion piece, I have been immersing myself in cask ale… not literally, of course, although it would make a fun alternative to wild water swimming.
Following news Stonegate pumped another six figure sum into rebranding and refreshing its estate last week, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked back at the investments made over the past year.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to play an increasingly important role in the production of beer, according to a new report which highlights the five major trends shaping the future of beer.
Beds & Bars, the leading backpacker hostel, pub and bar operator, has announced a top team shake up following the announcement that managing director Murray Roberts is taking retirement.
Managed hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 1.7% in September, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker has revealed.
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened two more Hive Pubs for a combined investment of £970,000.
