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24/09/2024

As Clive Chesser, outgoing ceo of Punch Pubs & Co prepares to depart the world of pubs for gyms, MA editor Ed Bedington caught up with him for one final chat.

24/09/2024

This unique venue in Almondsbury, near Bristol, which husband and wife team Garth and Beccy Jackson saved from closure five years ago, has risen from the ashes of an old social club, to become a vibrant family-friendly venue at the heart of its local community.

23/09/2024

The Government will not be able to deliver a “substantial, deep reform” to business rates before April next year, UKHospitality (UKH) has stated.

23/09/2024

RedCat Pub Company, founded and chaired by Rooney Anand, is rolling out an £8m capital investment programme across its estate during the upcoming six to 12 months.

20/09/2024

An industry trade body has called for a 5% duty cut in the upcoming Budget as new research revealed pubs make just 12p on a pint of beer after costs and taxes have been deducted.

20/09/2024

Research from Greene King has shown seven in 10 (72%) people’s perceptions of cask beer has improved over time – and half believe the idea of it being a drink for old men as a false image.

19/09/2024

Stagnant interest rates have dealt the hospitality sector “another blow” as firms continue to struggle against rising costs.

19/09/2024

Hospitality sector “breathing a huge sigh of relief” as rail strikes come to an end before the “critical golden quarter”, UKHospitality (UKH) has said.

17/09/2024

The Highwayman Hotel, Kidlington, on Banbury Road in Oxfordshire, has received a zero-star hygiene rating, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

17/09/2024

The Highwayman Hotel, Kidlington, on Banbury Road in Oxfordshire, has received a one-star hygiene rating, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

16/09/2024

Alcohol-free-only brewer Big Drop has for many years offered its award-winning beers in bottle, can and keg but says the biggest challenge has been trying to get pubs to put a low & no draught line on.

16/09/2024

World beer has become the most popular style within the overall market, research from Heineken UK has revealed.

09/09/2024

Volatility is greater in gas and electricity commodity costs in winter. Gas demand exceeds available supplies with reserves bridging the gap.

09/09/2024

Manchester brewer Hydes has launched the final ales in its classic British TV programme-inspired seasonal range for 2024.

06/09/2024

Drinks sales ended August ahead of 2023 levels after three weeks of negative numbers.

06/09/2024

I recently encountered the phrase ‘zebra stripping’ – a growing drinking trend that refers to alternating between alcoholic and low & no alcohol drinks.

05/09/2024

Wet-led, community pub operator Blind Tiger Inns is based in the north-west of England. Managing director Chris Tulloch gives an overview of the growing business.