Marston’s increases price of draught beer
Marston’s has announced plans to increase the cost of a pint of draught beer at its pubs by 10p.
Archives for December 19, 2024
On-trade sales volumes slump post-Budget
Hospitality is suffering since the Budget announcement at the end of October, according to real time market intelligence platform Oxford Partnership.
Darts players sponsorship gifted to PubAid
Not-for-profit organisation PubAid has been gifted shirt sponsorship of three players in the ongoing PDC World Darts Championship by Sky Business.
CAMRA stalwarts pass away
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is mourning the loss of two of its key pioneers who championed beer festivals and independent brewers.
Interest rates hold ‘disappointing’ for hospitality firms
The Bank of England (BoE) has held interest rates at 4.75% for the second time in a row.
UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY
Ofgem extends protection measures for hospitality businesses
On Thursday 19 December, Ofgem extended key consumer protections, currently available to micro-businesses, to small businesses.
How to survive 2025!
With the year ahead looming, the Lock In team spoke to a range of experts on what to expect from 2025.
DISH DECONSTRUCTED
How to make: Clam arancini balls with Parmesan and Ricotta
In this week’s Dish Deconstructed, the Burleigh Arms in Cambridge shares the secrets behind its popular clam arancini balls with Parmesan and Ricotta.
Stonegate takes 2024 investment past the £100m mark
New openings and a multitude of revamps by Stonegate Group has seen the pubco invest more than £100m into its 4,500-site estate during 2024.