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Euro block: European Union regulations have prevented a quarter of pubs eligible for Philip Hammond's discounted business rates from claiming support

EU rules prevent Government support to 7,000 pubs

A quarter of pubs eligible for Government aid have missed out on assistance as a result of European Union rules governing state aid, according to figures from Altus Group.

Beer tax to add extra £125m on beer spend

A 2% rise in beer duty at next month’s November Budget would mean an additional £125m on what consumers are already spending annually on pints of beer.

Greene King drops PCA judicial review proceedings pursuit

Operator Greene King has dropped its call for a judicial review into an MRO advice note from the Pubs Code, over four months after announcing its intentions to bring court action against the office.

What are pub customers’ biggest bugbears and how upset are complainants?

Customer feedback and online reputation specialists Feed it Back and market research firm YouGov have delved into negative online reviews to identify customers’ biggest bugbears and scale the language they use to condemn them.

Climate change could cause worldwide beer shortage

Severe changes in the climate could mean a shortage in the global beer supply, and as a result, push prices up, according to new research.

Operator lets rip at two-star food review

An award-winning north London pub received a two-star Google review because its food tasted like it ‘had been stored in the fridge’.

Fire devastates 12th-century Snowdonia inn

Authorities are investigating after a 12th-century inn in Trawsfynydd, North Wales, was completely destroyed in a fire.

Signature Brew looks to raise £400,000 for new brewery

Signature Brew has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £400,000, which it will use to triple its production capacity and refine some essential back-of-house functions.

Flanders Field beer to mark war anniversary

A special edition ale will be sold at Greene King pubs to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Entries for the 2019 Publican Awards now open

Does your business have what it takes to win a Publican Award? Well now’s the time to find out.

Is it time pubs ditched cash?

Long gone are the days of punters with cash-stuffed pockets. The jingle of change is becoming a distant echo of the past and even the humble chip and pin is under attack as more consumers use contactless and smart payment methods. But what does a cashless...

Bierkeller parent company placed into administration

The bar company behind the popular Bierkeller venues has been placed into administration, though its sites will continue to trade as normal.

Have you got what it takes: Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2019 launches

Join us in celebrating 10 years of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs by entering the special awards now and shouting about the work you put into making your pub one of the best.

What do pubs need to know about the UEFA Nations League?

UEFA’s latest brainchild hopes to make international football more competitive outside of major tournaments and offers pubs the chance to recapture some of the magic from Russia 2018. But what is the UEFA Nations League?

Nominate a supplier for The Morning Advertiser's Readers' Choice Awards 2019

Publicans now have the chance to recommend the best suppliers in the business for the Readers' Choice Awards.

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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.