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A look into Jennings Brewery history

A look into Jennings Brewery history

By Nikkie Thatcher

In light of the recent news that Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) looking to sell the Jennings Brewery, The Morning Advertiser has taken a deep dive into the backstory of the venue.

Compliance in the face of adversity

Licensing hub - legal with Popplston Allen

Compliance in the face of adversity

By Graeme Cushion, partner, Poppleston Allen

With the pandemic now fading somewhat into the background, a whole new series of challenges seem to be making life as difficult as possible for operators.

Pub sector pays tribute to Queen

Pub sector pays tribute to Queen

By Nikkie Thatcher

Many voices from the sector including the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died this afternoon (Thursday 8 September).

Gov vow on energy will ‘keep wolves from door’

Gov vow on energy will ‘keep wolves from door’

By Gary Lloyd

Leading beer industry bodies have said Liz Truss’s announcement to give support to the sector will “keep the wolves from the door” but fear what will happen after the initial six-month period ends.

SLTA: sector crisis is ‘worse than the pandemic’

SLTA: sector crisis is ‘worse than the pandemic’

By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has warned the crisis for hospitality businesses struggling with the cost-of-living crisis plus spiralling energy and utilities bills is “worse than the pandemic”.

Business energy cap announcement ‘lacks detail’

Business energy cap announcement ‘lacks detail’

By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a new six-month strategy to combat energy cost rises for businesses, including hospitality firms, that give the equivalent support to those offered to domestic households but for a shorter time period.

1 in 5 firms will fail without help

1 in 5 firms will fail without help

By Nikkie Thatcher

Some three in five operators are no longer profitable and one in five have said they will not survive the current crisis, new figures have found.