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No agreement: JDW chief executive Tim Martin hit back at claims a no-deal exit from the EU would increase the cost of food

JDW chief refutes claims 'no-deal' Brexit would push up food prices

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) boss Tim Martin has written a response to claims in national media that a ‘no-deal' Brexit would increase food prices.

Government moves forward with plastic tax

The Government will move forward with suggestions to use taxes to reduce wasteful single-use plastics, after a Treasury consultation found strong public support.

Police launch appeal after two men attacked outside pub

Thames Valley Police have launched an appeal for information after incidents of grievous bodily harm and assault at the Jolly Sportsman pub in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.

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.

Pub LFLS up 2.7% in July as restaurants fall 4.8%

Managed pub and bar groups grew like-for-like sales (LFLS) by 2.7% in July while restaurants slumped 4.8% year-on-year.

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”.

In pictures: the best shed-to-pub conversions in the UK

A number of creative pub conversions have made the final of Cuprinol's 2018 Shed of the Year awards.

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’.

St Albans’ licensee awarded for National Pubwatch organisation work

A St Albans’ licensee has been given a National Pubwatch star award for his work within his local scheme.

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.