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Health issue: lamb and mutton has been affected by a strain of Salmonella (image credit: DewaldKirsten/gettyimages.co.uk)

Safety warnings issued following Salmonella outbreak

Government bodies are advising operators on how to avoid a Salmonella outbreak following a particular strain of the bacteria being linked to lamb and mutton.

Two bottles limit for Conor McGregor’s Proper No.Twelve whiskey

Not content with being one of the world’s greatest MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters, newbie entrepreneur Conor McGregor has seen his whiskey brand become a hard-hitting overnight success.

Shepherd Neame to appeal pub noise notice

Shepherd Neame said it intends to appeal a noise abatement notice served on one of its Surrey pubs.

Plastic straws could be banned by October 2019

Single-use plastic straws and stirrers could be banned as early as October next year, after Environment Secretary Michael Gove launched a consultation into scrapping the items today (22 October).

How has alcohol changed in 10 million years?

Alcohol was a poisonous substance millions of years ago. Happily, humans have evolved to be able to drink it and a recent two-day conference revealed the many positive effects of the liquid – especially when used as a part of everyday bonding rituals

Are sober bars growing in popularity?

Although many licensed venues have upped their game and stock more zero- and low-alcohol drinks, some customers want an alcohol-free environment too.

Greene King wins social mobility award for recruitment scheme

Pubco Greene King received an award for its recruiting process at this year’s UK Social Mobility Awards.

Petition calling time on beer tax delivered to PM

A group of publicans including Jodie Kidd has delivered the Long Live The Local campaign's petition to cut beer tax to No.10 Downing Street ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Is this the world’s best job for pubgoers?

If you spend your evenings standing around and drinking beer in a pub, a vacancy with your name on it has just opened up.

7 ways not to serve cocktails

Drinkers have taken to social media to air their frustration at being served drinks, including cocktails, in vessels other than glasses.

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Neil Morrissey’s success highlights Staffordshire pub opportunities

Three months after a joint refurbishment of The Old Bramshall Inn in Staffordshire 'With Neil Morrissey Pub Company', Star Pubs & Bars is embarking on a further £3 million investment in the county’s pubs before summer 2019.