Legal

APPG set up to probe illicit trade

25-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

MPs will investigate illicit trade across a range of sectors, including alcohol, as part of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) formed to push the problem up the political agenda.

Scotland could follow England over pubs code implementation

01-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Scotland could be set to follow England in implementing the pubs code legislation, meaning thousands of pubs north of the border could go free of tie.

Tiny Rebel’s £2.6m brewery open

15-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Tiny Rebel’s £2.6m plans to grow production fivefold are one step closer to fruition now its 30,000sq ft foot brewery is open.

Hepworths ‘holds hands up’ after 'excessive levels’ of gluten in gluten-free beer recall

08-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Hepworth & Co Brewers has recalled its 500ml bottles of gluten-free Classic Old Ale because it contains excessive levels of gluten.

Punch brings back free pint promo

12-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Punch has announced the return of its free drinks promotion in partnership with Carling, Stella and Rekorderlig Cider.

General Election 2017

Pubs want Conservative Government

09-May-2017 By Ed Bedington

The pub industry seems to be leaning towards a continuation of Conservative Party rule according to the results of our general election survey, with many citing Brexit as the key battleground for their votes. Ed Bedington reports.

Licensees could face 'life in prison' if caught selling fake booze

04-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators have been warned they could be sentenced to a lifetime behind bars if a customer dies from drinking counterfeit alcohol bought and consumed on their premises.

Pubs warned ‘watch out for duty cheats’ after rules tightened

19-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has urged pubs to be vigilant when purchasing alcohol following the introduction of tougher wholesale registration rules.

BrewDog’s £213m private equity deal is ‘opposite of a sell-out’ says co-founder

10-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

BrewDog has defended its decision to sell 22% of the company to private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners claiming the deal is not a sell-out.

North Brewing Co unveils new sour beer

31-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Best Brewing Pub Company winner at this year's Publican Awards – North Brewing Co – has revealed a new sour beer, among a flurry of other launches.

BrewDog hits back at pub name debacle

29-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

BrewDog pleads “please don’t steal our trademarks” in a blog post following the dispute over a Birmingham pub name that left the brewer and pub operator criticised by consumers.

ALMR: obesity solutions should not burden operators

27-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has reiterated its message that the trade is keen to help tackle childhood obesity but without the burden falling on licensees.

Only the ‘fleet of foot’ will survive Brexit according to Barclays director

22-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators need to be flexible in order to survive Brexit, Barclays hospitality and leisure team relationship director Bob Silk told delegates at a panel discussion earlier this week (Monday 20 March).

Beer

‘We’re taking Meantime’s head brewer,’ says Hop Stuff boss

06-Jan-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Hop Stuff Brewery has hired former Meantime head brewer Andrew Dickson to oversee its £1.5m expansion plans and will announce two more big-league appointments soon.

Licensing

Police block pub’s late-night licence bid

03-Jan-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Police are obstructing a Teesside pub’s bid to open until 5.30am because of its “violent past”, despite bosses claiming the site now attracts a more “cosmopolitan” clientele.