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Drink labelling: the trade had previously called for greater clarity of the terms used to describe low and no-alcohol products

Trade let down by low and no-alcohol consultation outcome

The Department of Health’s announcement that there will be no changes to the descriptors for low and no-alcohol products has been met with disappointment from the beer trade.

Hospitality costs hit 12-year high

New data published by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co and UKHospitality reveal that Government-implemented costs have reached their highest levels in more than a decade.

Diageo sells 19 brands to focus on ‘premium’ spirits

Drinks giant Diageo has agreed the sale of 19 brands to privately owned US firm Sazerac for approximately £428m ($550m).

Pub offers lonely OAPs free dinner and transport on Christmas Day

A pub is warming hearts this Christmas by opening its doors to senior citizens who would otherwise be alone.

EU rules mean more pubs may lose business rates discount

The new retail business rates reduction scheme could be thwarted by EU rules state aid rules, according to advisers.

M&B hits back following research uncovering ‘alarming sugar levels’ in milkshakes

Two Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brands have come under fire for “alarming levels of sugar and calories hidden in milkshakes”.

AB InBev to bring Bass Pale Ale back

Global brewer AB InBev will reintroduce Bass Pale Ale to the UK on-trade this December, in a bid to “reignite” the premium ale category.

Marston’s leaves pub woodwork to rot for two years

A licensee has expressed his despair at pubco Marston’s after waiting two years for rotten joinery in his Derbyshire pub to be fixed.

Dog pub lives up to its name with national dog-friendly award win

A prominent Suffolk pub has been crowned the most dog-friendly in the UK at this year’s Dog-friendly Pub Awards.

No-alcohol spirits category is on the rise

Booze-free spirits is a growing category in the on-trade, research from data experts CGA has revealed.

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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.