The Beer Company launches lager to help save sea turtles
The Beer Company has released a craft beer in an effort to raise awareness about the increasing threats to sea turtles.
Archives for April 1, 2019
Loungers to join stock market
Multiple operator Loungers has announced its plan to float on the London Stock Exchange’s market for smaller, growing companies – Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
Aprirose acquires British Land pub portfolio for £130m
Real estate investment company Aprirose has acquired Spirit Pub Company’s branded pub portfolio from British Land for approximately £130m.
Spoons' split from Martin
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has announced its independence from Tim Martin following a closely fought staff referendum.
Samuel Smith bans mobile phones from pubs
Brewer and pub operator Samuel Smith has banned customers from using their mobile phones in its venues and punters should go outside to take calls “in the same way as is required with smoking”.
Sales of illegal streaming devices land 3 in jail
A crackdown on the sales of illegal streaming devices by police has landed three in prison for a total of 17 years for defrauding the Premier League.
Expert claims some pubs will save £6k with business rates discount
High street shops, restaurants and pubs are poised for a tax reprieve of just over £500m, while accommodation businesses and operators of medium-sized pubs brace themselves for increased rates.
National living wage rises by 4.9% from today
The national living wage (NLW) paid to workers aged 25 or over has increased to £8.21 from today (1 April).
JW Lees continues its north-west expansion
Manchester-based brewery JW Lees has continued its expansion in the north-west with the acquisition of a Cheshire coaching inn to its portfolio.