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Rising costs: the price of a pint of lager is up by 8% against January 2023 (image: Getty/LauriPatterson)

Average pint price up more than 30p since January

The average cost of a pint of lager has risen by 35p since from January to July 2023, official data has showed.

In the right direction: the NTIA says the drop in inflation is still way off the 2% target (credit: Getty/Jamie Garbutt)

Sector reacts to inflation rate drop to 6.8%

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has voiced positivity over the fall in the inflation rate to 6.8% but said it is still “significantly” short of the Government’s 2% target.

Fiscal results: margins were squeezed at Hall & Woodhouse as costs and wages rose

H&W sees underlying profit before tax up by £2.8m

Dorset-based brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) has announced a 175% rise in underlying profit before tax in its 2022 financial year ended 28 January 2023.

How is Tom Kerridge facing industry challenges?

Government needs to do more: Kerridge

“There’s a huge amount the Government could and should be doing,” according to leading chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge, with a key issue being a reduction in VAT.

Pay to learn: money issues are the main reason parents would struggle if their child were to go to university (credit: Getty/skynesher)

Greene King: 19% of parents would not urge kids to go to university

One of five parents would not encourage their children to go to university, according to brewer and pub operator Greene King.

Celebration: Punch Pubs crowned a 'local legend' in a Staffordshire pub (Credit: Ian Hodgkinson @ PictureIt Media)

Town hero celebrated at red-carpet pub party

A man has been crowned a ‘local legend’ in a red-carpet style celebration at a town pub after he was nominated in a nationwide campaign from Punch Pubs for his devotion to helping others.

Cost-of-living crisis: Rekom takes a deep dive into shifting consumer habits (Credit: Getty/ Michael Blann)

Cost-of-living crisis: Party-goers cut back on nights out

The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact Brits’ social lives, according to a new survey commissioned by late-night operator Rekom UK.

Game on: providing a great rugby watching experience will increase footfall and takings (credit: Getty/Andreyuu)

FEATURE: Scrum down to make money with the Rugby World Cup

There’s nothing quite like a world cup to encourage sports fans into the pub to collectively enjoy the thrill of the action.

Gov U-turn: automatic off-sales at pubs will not be axed at the end of September (credit: Getty/m-gucci)

Government decision to allow off-sales to continue welcomed

A U-turn by the Government that will see off-sales continue at pubs and bars has been welcomed by the sector.

Rainy prospects: How has the wet weather impacted business? (Credit: Getty/ onfilm)

Has wet weather spoiled summer trade?

Sunny days are few and far between this summer, with July seeing rain sweep the UK.

1 in 3 operators use sustainability-based staff training

Some 33% of operators implement environmentally sustainable training with their team members, a recent poll conducted by The Morning Advertiser revealed.

Food and alcohol: How to combine your two favourite things (Credit: Getty/ miodrag ignjatovic)

Alcohol in food can be a recipe for success

Pints are pulled and wine poured at British gastropubs while dishes are plated and served. But in the kitchen, the worlds of food and alcohol become one.