THE CASK PROJECT
Cask heritage petition surpasses third of its target signatures
A petition to recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) has received a third of its target signatures.
Archives for July 22, 2025
Hall & Woodhouse welcomes eighth generation to its board
Dorset-based pub operator and brewer Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) has appointed two eighth-generation family directors to its board.
OPINION
OPINION: Has the pubs code served its purpose?
The pubs code for those companies with more than 500 pubs in England and Wales is about to be reviewed and in my mind there are some key questions:
BIG INTERVIEW
BIG INTERVIEW: How Small Beer founders are making a big noise
Despite a frustration in the lack of opportunities offered in many tied pubs in London, Small Beer is making a big noise in the mid strength beer category.
Oakman enters administration, closes 6 sites and makes 159 redundancies
Oakman Group has entered administration, closing six sites with 159 redundancies.
Every dog has its day: BrewDog to close 10 bars
Scottish brewer and bar operator BrewDog has announced it is shuttering 10 sites.
JW Lees ‘aggrieved’ by Gov disadvantaging UK businesses
Brewer and pub operator JW Lees has said it feels “aggrieved” the Government would want to disadvantage UK businesses when they are fragile enough.
UKH urges caution on pension reform amid cost pressures
UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed the Government’s revival of the Pensions Commission but warned any reforms must ‘deliver sustainable solutions’.
Marston’s ‘makes excellent progress against strategic priorities’
Nationwide pub operator Marston’s has reported ‘encouraging momentum’ in its latest trading update, covering the 41 week period to 12 July 2025.
Fuller’s lfl sales up 5%, boardroom moves take effect
Fuller, Smith & Turner (Fuller’s) has reported a 5% like-for-like sales growth in the 16 weeks to 19 July 2025.