Hospitality training programmes launch across the UK
Government-backed hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) are set to be launched in 26 areas across England.
Archives for May 7, 2025
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
NEW PRODUCTS: Schweppes unveils new Tropical Soda
This month’s new products round-up features Schweppes, Old Mout, Hydes and more.
Slug & Lettuce brand turns 40
The iconic Slug & Lettuce brand turns 40 this month (May).
THE CASK PROJECT
Trio of beer producers and youngsters halting decline of cask
UK cask beer producers – and younger drinkers – are bucking the trend as research has revealed sales of the beer style are continuing to decline.
How much should you charge for a pint of shandy?
With the price of a pint raging among consumers, there’s the price of another product on the bar that’s flying under the radar, and now a debate has broken out online – just what should pub operators be charging for a pint of shandy?
JDW sales rise despite increasing costs
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) expects a “favourable outcome” for the financial year despite increased costs of tax and wages of £1.2m a week.
GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS 2025
Winning at the Great British Pub Awards a ‘career-topping moment’
With entries for the Great British Pub Awards 2025 now closed, The Morning Advertiser has spoken to previous winners about the positive impact the awards can have.
Trade bodies welcome Scottish Programme for Government
Scottish trade bodies have welcomed the Programme for Government but warned there is still more to be done.
Operator given criminal conviction for fraudulent Covid loan claim
A former licensee in Liverpool has been handed a suspended sentence after failing to declare he was bankrupt when applying for a Covid loan.