Stonegate announces ‘Britain’s biggest ever free pint giveaway’
The UK’s largest pub company Stonegate Group is giving away more than 1.7m pints if England beat Spain in the Women’s Euros final.
Archives for July 25, 2025
Pubs over the years: What were the news stories shaping the sector 5,10 and 15 years ago
The pub sector has faced a raft of challenges over recent years and never more so than the current climate.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Get it right first time: Top tips for a smooth licence variation
If your business is evolving – whether that’s trading later, introducing new entertainment, or altering the layout – you will need to ensure your premises licence reflects what you actually want to do.
Chefs hit by new immigration rules
Employers will no longer be able to sponsor and bring chefs into the UK under new immigration rules implemented by the Government last week.
Operators brand EPR a ‘stealth tax’
Pub operators have called the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation a “stealth tax” that will crucify the sector.
OPINION
OPINION: Sustainability is a key marketing aspect for your business
I’m feeling like Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion of Daktari fame at the moment – the popular character from the children’s Africa-based TV show aired during the 1960s and ’70s (No? Google it – it was iconic at the time).
‘We all need to fasten our seatbelts’
The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington catches up with JW Lees’ boss William Lees-Jones for his take on the week’s news.
Vagabond unveils plans to open ‘cathedral to wine’ in London
Vagabond Wines has announced plans to open the UK’s largest ‘urban winery’ in London’s Canada Water.
Estrella Damm 0.0% to be rolled out across on-trade
This summer will see Damm launch Estrella Damm 0.0%.
M&B reports 4.5% lfl sales boost in third quarter
Great weather and an impressive Easter period has helped Mitchells & Butlers’ (M&B) sales grow at pace, ahead of the market.
Call for pubs to give views on grassroot sports
PubAid is calling on pubs across the UK to take part in vital new research that will spotlight the powerful role they play in supporting grassroots sport.
St Austell Brewery appoints new CFO
St Austell Brewery has announced the appointment of Don Davis as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Award-winning licensee to leave pub due to ‘crazy’ costs
An award-winning licensee is exiting one of his pubs citing the “crazy” costs of doing business.