CAMRA demands Gov fund to rescue community pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has issued a call to the Government, calling for a dedicated fund to support community groups seeking to take ownership of their local pubs.
Archives for January 13, 2025
Hobgoblin Session IPA launches in cask
Hobgoblin has announced the launch of its Session IPA in cask, now available in pubs across the UK.
UKH: ‘Tourist tax a misguided attempt to fix public finances’
A tourist tax in Britain would be a “misguided” attempt to fix public finances and result in a “lose-lose” situation for businesses, the economy and consumers.
Town pub remains closed after ‘substantial’ & ‘deliberate’ blaze
A West Sussex pub has been shut after a fire broke out over the weekend (Sunday 12 January).
JW Lees records 10.3% Xmas trading rise
Manchester-based business JW Lees has reported Christmas trading was up by 10.3%.
The changing face of the pub
Diversification is key for some pubs to survive - the Lock In team took a look at some of the sector’s success stories, including a pub that runs a zoo!
FEATURE
FEATURE: More pubs will invest in AI in 2025
Artificial Intelligence – or AI – is increasingly entering our daily lives, often working away in the background without us even realising.
UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY
Falling gas reserves push energy costs higher
Energy commodity prices, particularly for gas, surged in late December due to higher-than-expected withdrawals and concerns over the expiration of the Russian gas transit agreement through Ukraine, affecting several Eastern European countries.
Nightclubs face uncertain future as closures continue
The UK’s nightclub sector is struggling to recover from the impact of the pandemic, with hundreds of venues closing their doors since 2020.
Drinks sales surge by more than 300% on NYE
Drinks sales in pubs were three times higher on New Year’s Eve (NYE) 2024 than the previous year, new data has revealed.