Archives for October 17, 2022

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Gov statement 'compromises thousands of firms'

Gov statement 'compromises thousands of firms'

By Rebecca Weller

Leaders from across the sector have accused the Prime Minister and newly appointed Chancellor of crashing the economy while having no “strategic direction”, "critically compromising thousands of businesses and workers" and leaving the sector facing “one...

U-turn on alcohol duty freeze 'huge blow'

U-turn on alcohol duty freeze 'huge blow'

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The planned freeze on alcohol duty increases has been scrapped by the Chancellor this morning (17 October) in what is a “huge blow” for pubs.

Greene King offers free food to over-66s

Greene King offers free food to over-66s

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King is launching a competition which will allow some people aged 66 and over to bag free food and drink during the 2022 World Cup.

BrewDog packaging firm faces strike action

BrewDog packaging firm faces strike action

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Some of Britain’s best-known drink brands, including BrewDog, Pepsico and Diageo, face Christmas logistics problems as DS Smith workers vote over industrial action.

Drinks sales show 'cautious optimism'

Drinks sales show 'cautious optimism'

By Rebecca Weller

On-trade drink sales have topped 2021 levels for a third successive week despite growing costs crisis and trading pressures, the latest CGA by NielsenIQ Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

Liverpool-based Big Bog wins SIBA regional award

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Liverpool-based Big Bog wins SIBA regional award

By Gary Lloyd

Liverpool microbrewery Big Bog Brewing Co has won the Overall Champion Cask Beer Award at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) North-West Independent Beer Awards 2022, which took place at the Bolton Beer Festival.

Menopause awareness essential to retain staff

Menopause awareness essential to retain staff

By Rebecca Weller

The hospitality sector must do more to recognise how menopause can impact staff before it loses more skilled workers, according to Irwin Mitchell Solicitors partner Jenny Arrowsmith.

Inn Collection Group completes on Welsh sequel

Inn Collection Group completes on Welsh sequel

By Gary Lloyd

Multiple pubs with rooms operator The Inn Collection Group has taken a second site in Wales after completing on the purchase of the Bull in Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey.

Number of cocktail drinkers on the rise

Number of cocktail drinkers on the rise

By Nikkie Thatcher

The level of consumers who typically drink cocktails in the on-trade increased by 11 percentage points in 2022 against 2021, new research has found.