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Stonegate invests £250,000 to revamp Cheshire Cheese pub

By Fred A'Court

A £250,000 refurbishment has given the Cheshire Cheese near Tower Hill in London a new lease of life, with updated decor, new fittings and the latest technology for screening sports TV while rich wood furniture surroundings and mirrors retain the...

Gin boom could be ruined by tax increase

By Nicholas Robinson

A horrendous tax bill could choke the dramatic growth of the British gin industry if the Chancellor does not freeze duty on spirits, according to the drinks trade in a desperate plea to the Government.

British-grown hops reduce Brexit effect, says brewery

By Fred A'Court

With some imported hops costing 60% more than a year ago, Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery says it is benefiting from its decision to grow its own varieties on a 3.5-acre plot adjacent to its brewery near Farnham.

Bud Light drives AB InBev’s UK sales

By Nicholas Robinson

Global beer giant AB InBev (ABI) has reported strong growth in the UK, driven by the launch of Bud Light earlier this year, according to a third-quarter update.