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Confirmed acquisition: MCA reported that NewRiver had pushed ahead of Admiral Taverns and Punch in the race to acquire Hawthorn over the weekend.

NewRiver acquires Hawthorn Leisure for £106.8m

NewRiver, the UK REIT and pub owner, has confirmed it has acquired the 298-strong Hawthorn Leisure for £106.8m.

Would you let non-paying customers use your pub’s toilets?

After news that Starbucks had introduced a new policy of letting non-paying customers use facilities, including toilets, at its Stateside branches, The Morning Advertiser asked whether this would work for UK pubs.

Just over 24 hours left to enter the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards 2018

There are just over 24 hours to go to get your entries in for the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards 2018. And this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

PCA inquiry session: BEIS committee calls for evidence

A one-off evidence session into whether the pubs code is working will be held by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee on 26 June 2018 with pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby and his deputy Fiona Dickie.

Priciest pints in the UK revealed

Price comparison experts have revealed the most and least expensive pints across the nation.

GDPR guide: are you ready for the new data protection rules?

All businesses must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the deadline is looming. Do you know what you need to do?

Beer industry 'failing to address' mental health and alcohol link

The relationship between mental health and alcohol consumption is too often ignored by members of the beer and brewing industry, according to one of its most esteemed brewers.

Former GBPA best newcomers complete £20,000 beer garden revamp

The new owners of the Crown in Stanwix, Carlisle, have announced the reopening of the pub’s beer garden after a £20,000 makeover and collaboration with an international graffiti artist.

What is shuffleboard and what can it bring to your pub?

The Morning Advertiser spoke to Dafydd Evans, CEO of Shufl, to discuss what shuffleboard can offer pubs.

Two pubcos threaten PCA with judicial reviews over MRO advice

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) faces potential court action from Greene King and Ei Group – both of which dispute the legality of advice given for the market-rent-only (MRO) option.

Young’s pubs’ Chris Knights: ‘Healthy eating isn’t a trend, it’s a culture’

The group executive chef talks huge changes in customer viewpoints, why the Burger Shack will continue to draw crowds this summer and how every Young’s pub now has a vegan option.

Pubs give taxman £70m royal wedding boost

The Treasury is thought to have benefited to the tune of £70m from successful pub trading over the royal wedding weekend.

Young's managed like-for-like sales increase by 4.2%

Young’s has reported like-for-like sales in its managed houses up 4.2% for the year to 2 April, with group revenue up 6.2% to £279.3m.

Portman Group calls for clarity on ‘confusing’ low-alcohol descriptors

Drinks watchdog The Portman Group has urged the Government to simplify the terms used to describe low and no-alcohol beverages and provide “much-needed clarity and consistency”.

New project seeks to combine British beer and music

Five of the UK’s leading craft breweries are to launch a series of beers using progressive British hops, matched to a music track from a British artist.

BrewDog to open bar where customers can brew their own beer

Scottish craft beer brewer and bar operator BrewDog is to reopen its Islington venue with homebrewing equipment on site to allow customers to brew their own beer.

Odds ‘stacked against’ small businesses looking to recruit

The vast majority of Britain’s small hospitality business owners feel it is harder for them to hire staff than it is for bigger companies, according to research conducted by global job site Indeed.

Pub that poisoned 62 diners awarded zero food-hygiene rating at re-inspection

A Somerset pub where more than 60 diners fell ill earlier this year has been awarded a zero food-hygiene rating, at a subsequent inspection.

Fuller’s ‘goes green for May’ with Veggie Kitchen

Pub operator and brewer Fuller’s is celebrating fresh produce, vegetarian and vegan food by turning one of its London sites into all things vegetable this month.

Robinsons sets out future of Trooper beer

Robinsons’ Iron Maiden Trooper beer brand has grown significantly since its launch in 2013, with plans afoot for a further sales boost in the years ahead, according to managing director Oliver Robinson.

Fresh calls for pubs code review in demonstration outside parliament

Campaigners representing tied pub tenants have launched a fresh call for a review of the pubs code, holding a demonstration outside parliament to highlight the issue.