National living wage (NLW) increases have become one of the biggest challenges for pubs and the sector needs to “call it out” more ahead of the Budget, industry leaders have said.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals have increased by almost a third in the food & beverage sector for the second quarter of 2024 versus the same period last year – with the Carlsberg-Britvic and Carlsberg-Marston’s deals cited as key.
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) fears the rules governing the regulation of employing security staff are not “fit for purpose” and has demanded reform.
World-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal has praised UK pubs after scooping the Great British Pubs Awards 2024 Best for Food category at his Hinds Head site.
Hospitality workers in Northern Ireland will not have a legal safety net to receive 100% of tips given by customers unlike the rest of the UK, according to Unite the union.
Kickstarting the latest series of The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Drinks Masterclass, Sanford Orchards reveals the benefits of adding a mulled cider to your winter drinks menu.
By Georgina Young, brewing director and head brewer, St Austell Brewery
Cask beer is our national drink. It deserves celebration for its ability to be any kind of beer you could possibly want to create and so much care goes into its production.
As the on-trade continues to celebrate Cask Ale Week, Greene King is championing a successful year since the introduction of the 4.5-gallon cask ‘pin’ to its customers.
Funding plans to paint a mural on the side of an Admiral Taverns pub as a tribute to late bass guitarist Any Rourke of The Smiths have skyrocketed since the project’s launch.
Industry leaders have warned an increase in alcohol duty in the upcoming Budget would be a “bitter blow” for the sector as beer prices see a 3.8% increase.
Monitoring waste, growing produce and only working with sustainable suppliers were just a few of the ways the Pig’s Head in Clapham, south-west London impressed the judges.
Pubs, bars and restaurants operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported like-for-like sales growth of 5.2% in its current financial year to date with all brands in growth.
The Myrtle Tavern, located in a conservation area in Leeds, has transformed its outdoor space into a unique garden with every corner packed with something for everyone.
UKHospitality (UKH) has called for "urgent solutions" in order to tackle the potential rising business costs throughout the hospitality industry in 2025.
BrewDog Bars CEO James Brown has announced he is stepping down from his role at the Scottish brewer and pub operator and will be unveiled as CEO of casual dining chain Prezzo on Thursday (26 September).
Punch Pubs & Co has added a total of 14 pubs to its estate after its acquisition of the Milton 1 & 2 portfolio from real estate investment company Aprirose.
