Amid statistics of increased closures and Brexit fears, publicans continued to work closely with their communities and enjoy success this year. The Morning Advertiser looks back at seven uplifting moments from 2018.
Sales of gin in the UK have reached another record-breaking high boosted by this summer’s heatwave, World Cup fever and by Millennials discovering their love for pink and flavoured gins, new research has revealed.
The first arbitrations to be made public by the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) have involved two pubs from pubco EI Group and a pub formerly owned by Punch Partnerships.
Staff and regulars at a pub have learned a form of sign language so they can communicate with one of their loyal customers – a five-year-old with Down’s syndrome.
A year on from City Pub Group’s IPO, chairman Clive Watson spoke to MCA's James Wallin about growing pains, avoiding the “corporate haze”, the enduring attraction of “wet-led boozers” and what he has learnt from operating a vegan pub.
With the UFC returning to BT Sport after rights holder Eleven Sports’ distribution deals fell through, The Morning Advertiser asked what the change of broadcaster means for pubs showing sport.
This year made for an interesting one as issues ranged from changes in alcohol duty to a shortage of gas. The Morning Advertiser takes a look at some of the top issues that took place in the industry in 2018.
Latest figures have revealed that, after several months of decline, an influx of seasonal workers to the pub industry has delivered a spike in EU workers entering the hospitality industry.
The Government’s new Resources and Waste Strategy has been heralded as “the most ambitious, and most forward-looking document to come from Government in this area in years” by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).
The Government has announced a package of commitments to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace – something that 40% of hospitality workers have experienced according to ComRes.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed a consultation by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial strategy (BEIS) on national minimum wage conditions.
When you hear the words ‘holidays are coming’ on TV, you know exactly what the advert is without looking and that Coca-Cola is driving that big red rig. Here is how the soft drinks behemoth is looking to the future.
When you add a tonic or soft drink to a spirit, the majority of the beverage is now the mixer so it makes sense to use the best that is available. It’s been a good year for mixers and there is no end to the innovation taking place.
Hospitality and leisure businesses have pledged to tackle staff anxiety over festive finances by rolling out a ‘get-paid-as-you-go’ flexible income service to around 4,500 staff nationwide.
The owners of the Fox & Hounds in Great Wolford, Warwickshire, have put their pub on the market after claiming they have been targets of 'local opposition'.
Hospitality businesses have been urged to make the most of their apprenticeship levy and “seize the opportunity to upskill their workforce” before the funding expires, by HIT Training.
Plans to introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pub menus would cause “great distress” for people with eating disorders, charities and MPs have warned.
Pubco Ei Group’s tenanted and leased arm Publican Partnerships is joining forces with some of the nation’s brewers and drinks companies to give away thousands of drinks next January.
It’s almost upon us. The busy trading period of Christmas is fast approaching and we’re set to see a glut of punters leave their homes and offices to celebrate in pubs and bars across the UK. So take heed of this advice so you don’t get caught out.