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Tax change: the temporary reduced VAT rate of 5% will rise to 12.5% from 1 October (image: Getty/Jonathan Knowles)

Price of a pint could rise by 25p predicts Sacha Lord

Night-time economy adviser and operator Sacha Lord estimated prices of drinks will go up by between 7% and 10% with the average price of a pint set to rise by 25p, in line with the 7.5% VAT increase to cover the overall losses felt by operators.

Pubs face new CO2 shortage that could be worse than 2018 crisis

Pubs could be facing a CO2 shortage that could be worse than 2018 and could cause disruption across the food and drink sector.

How the UK's biggest pub company was formed

With Stonegate now being the largest pub company in the UK, The Morning Advertiser has taken a deep dive in the company’s history of mergers and acquisitions in its 11-year history.

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Robinsons Brewery in pint giveaway for Cask Ale Week

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery, is launching a 500-pint giveaway campaign for Cask Ale Week, which will run from Thursday 23 September to Sunday 3 October.

Covid passports for Wales will be the ‘last straw’ for operators

Covid-19 vaccination passports for late night venues in Wales is an “extra burden” that could be the “last straw” for struggling operators.

Drinkaware searches for new chief executive as Elaine Hindal steps down

Drinkaware chief executive, Elaine Hindal is stepping down in the new year after, after almost nine years at the helm.

3 in 5 operators to push prices up after VAT cut ends, flash poll finds

Some 63% of pub operators are looking to raise their prices once the temporary VAT reduction on food, soft drinks and accommodation ends, according to a snap poll from The Morning Advertiser.

Quality time at the bar

Whether it is a bit more disposable cash or a lust to try the best products available, pub customers are going for quality when it comes to enjoying a drink since the on-trade reopened in earnest.

End of tax year could be a hammer blow for trade

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington spoke to Pelle Pub Co's Hayley Pellegrini to get her take on the headlines of the past week.

BII unveils semi-finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has unveiled the semi-finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition.

Masterclass learning for GBPA garden finalists

A day of training and fun was on the cards for the finalists of the Great British Pub Awards Pub Garden category, courtesy of category sponsor Diageo.

Morrisons to sell direct to pubs after signing deal with StarStock

Supermarket chain Morrisons is to begin selling direct to pubs through it wholesale business after signing a deal with online marketplace StarStock.

Bar staff made most short-term loan applications in lockdown

Hospitality workers have made the most applications for payday loans throughout the pandemic, according to research by Little-Loans.com.

Industry event raises more than £20k for homeless charity

More than £21,000 has been raised by the hospitality sector to support the industry charity Only A Pavement Away (OAPA).

News round-up: Largest estate for 2021 belongs to Stonegate and Gov plan B

The past seven days have seen the Government announcing what will happen should the NHS become overwhelmed, the chronic supply issues hitting kegs as well as the latest report from Lumina Intelligence predicting Stonegate will continue to be the largest...

Recruiters concerned labour shortages are putting economic recovery at risk

Nine in 10 recruiters (88%) say that labour shortages are one of their biggest concerns for the remainder of 2021, while skills shortages are a major concern for two in three (65%).

Managed pubs and restaurants almost treble delivery and takeaways sales

Delivery and takeaway sales for managed pub and restaurant groups in August were almost treble their pre-pandemic levels, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker has revealed.

New products round-up: the latest products on the market, including UK music pioneer Kano’s tie-up with Duppy Share rum

A multitude of new products has hit the market including non-alcoholic beverages from Drop Bear Beer Co and Scai, cocktails from Liberation, Signature Brew's new beer, Graham's ruby port, a chocolate orange gin liqueur by TW Kempton and Fete...

Brunning & Price on acquisition trail

Brunning & Price, the 55-strong pub chain, run by The Restaurant Group (TRG) is on the acquisition trail looking for is large and period or characterful leasehold or freehold sites in affluent rural, town and city centre locations across England and...

'The public now recognise that pubs are not only in the community but are the community'

Greg Mangham, founder & and CEO of Only A Pavement Away, explains how the hospitality industry is helping homeless people, prison leavers and veterans, into employment.

Brewhouse and Kitchen: Strong summer trading with food sales up

Brewhouse and Kitchen CEO Kris Gumbrell, has revealed strong summer trading but said there is still some customer hesitancy.

Rising food prices could force customers away from eating out

The rise in global food prices could drive consumers away from pub restaurant visits and into discount retailers, according to a GlobalData survey.

Mandatory face masks and vaccine passports ‘possibility’ for future

The Government has revealed its autumn and winter plan for managing Covid and it includes a contingency plan should the NHS start to become overwhelmed with coronavirus patients.

Industry rallies behind National Hospitality Day

Some of Britain’s best-loved celebrity chefs, including Angela Hartnett, Tom Kerridge, Gary Usher, Paul Ainsworth and more, star in a new video calling on the nation to go out and support their favourite pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels on Saturday...

Industry warns of devastating impact of ‘plan B’

The Government’s has been warned that plans to hold vaccine passports in reserve while revealing it in its ‘Plan B’ Winter Covid plan that compulsory face masks and ‘last resort’ lockdowns could be implemented could have a drastic impact on the pub and...