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Independent operator: the Cross Keys in Somerset will "surrender back into the UK" on 9 September

Pub declares independence from the UK

The owners of Somerset pub the Cross Keys Inn at Lydford-on-Fosse have written to Prime Minister Theresa May to let her know they intend to secede from the United Kingdom.

Operator refuses to adopt Bombardier branding after it drops references to England

The operator of a Kent pub has described the de-Anglicising of Bombardier's branding as “horrendous”.

Boozing gives people the ‘drunchies’ and here’s why

Heavy drinking sessions down the pub naturally cause junk food cravings as blood sugar levels plummet, changing blood flow and causing the ‘drunchies’.

North-east landlords blame cheap alcohol for industry woes

Landlords in the north-east have said cheap alcohol sold by supermarkets is to blame for pub closures in the region.

Majority of Brits visit a pub in their spare time

Time-poor UK adults are heading to the pub in their downtime, with 53% revealing the pub is where they prefer to spend their leisure time.

Golden rum 'will not be the next big spirit'

Irish whiskey will be the next ‘big thing’ in the spirits market, according to drinks brand Pernod Ricard.

Pub opens on board British warship HMS Elizabeth

The bar on board the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has been turned into a brand new pub by brewer Wadworth in partnership with the Royal Navy.

Pubcos' ratings upgraded by HSBC

HSBC has upgraded its ratings for Mitchells & Butlers and Greene King despite a mixed performance because of wet weather conditions earlier this year.

More than 250 pubs managed by Ei model Beacon

Ei’s managed tenancy model, Beacon, now manages more than 250 pubs after the milestone was broken by a pub in North Tyneside.

BrewDog fined £12,000 after sacking worker who faced turning blind

Scottish craft brewery BrewDog has been ordered to pay £12,000 to a former employee after sacking him because he was about to be declared blind.

Ei Group pubs saved by local communities

Ei Group pubs in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have been saved from closure after being bought by community groups.

Lounges chain will open up to 25 more sites

Loungers' retro-inspired restaurant and bar brand Lounges is set to expand across the UK, with four sites opening this month.

Northern Monk to host first UK pours of rare US beers

Four of New York’s most sought-after breweries are to pour beers as part of Northern Monk Brew Co’s upcoming Hop City Sessions event, the Leeds-based brewery has revealed.

Iconic Camden music venue changes hands

Famous Camden venue the Lock Tavern is set to change hands at the end of this month, with new owners pledging that the pub will continue its showcasing of live music.