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Beer stocks low due to CO2 shortage

Brewers large and small are running low or have run out of products as the Europe-wide CO2 shortage worsens, putting a stop to brewing and packaging for many.

Lager and soft drinks risk flat sales following CO2 shortage

Lager and soft drinks sales could run dry if more food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) is not produced soon, as stockpiles across Europe run down.

Sky: ‘No pub or club will see a price rise of more than 5%’

Sky has announced that the cost of subscriptions will not rise by more than 5% for any pub or club in the UK.

Top 10 strangest dishes

From breaded chicken covered with cheese and sauce to fried insects, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the weird and wonderful dishes from the UK and across the globe.

JDW to operate new £2m pub in St Pancras station

A new 6,500sq ft venue, to be operated by JD Wetherspoon, is to open this autumn in London’s St Pancras International rail station during its 150th year.

What impact did England v Tunisia have on pub trading?

What impact did England’s opening World Cup match in Volgograd have on the nation's pubs?

Beer and food pairing: pubs are not doing enough

UK pubs are failing to take advantage of the opportunities presented by beer and food pairing in fine dining, according to a leading beer sommelier and writer.

Seasonal workers shortage: who will pick our fresh produce?

Pubs could see food price rises as overseas workers who usually work in British fields picking fruit and veg vote with their feet.

Made wine tax “criminal” says urban mead producer

The rates of taxation for products classified as made wines are “criminal”, according to the founder of London’s first urban meadery.

What is the most popular pub name where you live?

Jurys Inn hotel group has sorted through King’s Heads, Queen’s Arms and White Horses across the UK and Ireland to find out what the most common pub names are.

Heineken to make £44m investment in UK pub estate

Heineken is poised to make its largest ever investment in Star Pubs & Bars, with £44m to be spent during 2018 – more than double last year's expenditure.

The Alchemist announces £2.9m investment across two new London venues

Bar and restaurant chain the Alchemist has secured two new central London locations as the number of venues in the city increases to three.

Treasury minister told hospitality overpays business rates by £1.8bn

The hospitality sector is “overpaying” on business rates by £1.8bn, MP for York Central Rachael Maskell told a Westminster debate on Friday, stating that the situation has reached “crisis” levels.

BT Sport announces 4.9% price increase

BT Sport has announced a 4.9% price rise, but are balancing that with an increased package which promises more sport, loyalty capping and an innovative tie-up with Google to offer licensees expert digital help.

7 themed pubs with worldwide inspiration

While the history of pubs traditionally started in England, some venues have branched into different cuisines to give their sites a twist on the classic boozer.

Number of card payments overtakes cash for the first time ever

A 14% increase in the number of debit card payments meant that they outnumbered the number of cash transactions in the UK for the first time ever, according to figures from UK Finance.

MHALG grows portfolio with Brewery Tap in Liverpool

The Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group (MHALG) is expanding its portfolio in Liverpool with its second purchase in the city centre, the Brewery Tap at the site of Cains Brewery on Stanhope Street.

Greene King begins judicial review proceedings over PCA advice note

Greene King has followed through on its threat to bring court action against the office of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) over the legality of an advice note published on the 2 March 2018.

Perfect fit: Innovation in recruitment

It’s tough out there for those recruiting. Leading employers explain how they have brought a smarter approach to their hiring processes to find the ideal employee.

New Brixton Brewery site now fully operational

London’s Brixton Brewery has begun full-scale brewing at its newly-built brewery, following the sale of a minority stake in the business to Heineken last year.

Government making a mint from your booze sales

The Treasury is continuing to make a mint from UK booze sales, despite a freeze on alcohol duty in November, showing the sector can remain fruitful without another hike.

Gastropubs ‘not killing off pub culture’

Gastropubs are providing a boost to society and pub culture, rather than gentrifying a historic British tradition, an author has claimed in her new book.