Jodie Kidd: ‘God help us all in the pub industry’
Former model turned pub owner Jodie Kidd has spoken out about the troubles faced by operators.
Archives for February 21, 2025
New openings for Thornbridge despite Gov woe
Despite the Government’s Budget last year “hitting the sector”, Thornbridge CEO and co-founder Simon Webster sees positivity for the industry in 2025.
OPINION
OPINION: Standards must remain high despite brewing challenges
There’s a lot happening in the brewing industry at the moment.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Legal Q&A: Transferring premises licences for new leases
This week’s column from Poppleston Allen looks at the transfer of premises licences for new leases.
Complaint against rugby stars' gin not upheld
A complaint against Blackeye London Dry Gin has been not upheld after concerns were raised the product could be associated with violent or aggressive behaviour.
Top gastropub awarded three AA Rosettes
The UK’s number one gastropub has been granted three AA Rosette Awards.
The Irish stouts competing for UK sales
Despite well-documented shortages of Guinness of late, demand is still growing… but there’s more than one Irish stout to rival the king.
Brewery numbers drop by 100
Covid debt, tight margins and restricted access to market via pubs have all been cited as reasons why the UK had 100 fewer breweries in January 2025 than January 2024.