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How wet-led pubs are battling the energy crisis

The MA Energy Focus in partnership with Heineken

How wet-led pubs are battling the energy crisis

By Nikkie Thatcher

Price changes, ensuring efficiency in the cellar and absorbing a proportion of costs are just some of the ways operators are mitigating ongoing rising energy prices with their drinks offer.

Pint price could hit £20

Pint price could hit £20

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Pubs could close and pint prices could rise to £20 if energy bill help is not extended for pubs, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

1.6% more high street pubs since Covid

1.6% more high street pubs since Covid

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

There are 1.6% more high street pubs and bars since the first Covid lockdown, but the number of nightclubs has plummeted, new research has revealed.

Xmas strikes 'death knell' for sector

Xmas strikes 'death knell' for sector

By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality sector set to face heavily disrupted festive trading season for the third year in a row as the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) confirms additional strikes will take place across Christmas Weekend.

Marston’s boasts strong trading year

Marston’s boasts strong trading year

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

It’s been a strong year for Marston’s, as the company’s latest trading results revealed improved profitability, an uptick in net asset value and positive cash flow.

8.5m pints sold during England vs Senegal match

8.5m pints sold during England vs Senegal match

By Rebecca Weller

The England vs Senegal World Cup match on Sunday 4 December saw 8.5m pints sold across the on-trade, data from market intelligence leader Oxford Partnership has revealed.

The Wild Beer Co enters administration

The Wild Beer Co enters administration

By Nikkie Thatcher

Somerset brewer The Wild Beer Co has entered into a period of administration, according to a statement released by the business.

Step in to Christmas… but can I step out with my drink?

Licensing hub - legal with Poppleston Allen

Step in to Christmas… but can I step out with my drink?

By Joseph Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

As I drove into the office one foggy November morning and the rain gently drizzled on to my windscreen, Michael Bublé insisted to me via my radio that it was Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.