Damm officially opens its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula following £70m investment
Beer business Damm has officially opened its Bedford brewery after investing £70m in a bid to modernise the site.
Archives for October 9, 2025
World Mental Health Day: pubs unite to support wellbeing
As the industry marks World Mental Health Day today (10 October 2025), pub operators across the UK are taking action to highlight mental health awareness and promote staff wellbeing across the sectors.
‘Escalating overheads’ forces Gipsy Hill to move majority of brewing to Curious Brewery
Gipsy Hill has announced it is moving the majority of its brewing the Curious Brewery in Ashford, Kent.
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Industry leaders lament Gov’s ‘chronic lack of understanding’
Hospitality leaders have criticised the Government’s “chronic lack of understanding” on challenges within the sector and its untapped potential for growth.
BrewDog demands action to counter additional £1bn sector costs
Scottish brewer and bar operator BrewDog has demanded action in the upcoming Budget as “the UK brewing and pub sector has been hit by more than £1bn in additional costs over the past 12 months”.
BBPA praises Clarkson for bringing ‘national attention’ to sector
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has recognised TV’s Jeremy Clarkson for his contribution to the hospitality industry at its Annual Dinner, held in Leeds earlier this week (7 October 2025).
Punch to reopen historic pub after permanent closure fears
Punch Pubs & Co has vowed to reopen a historic Shropshire pub later this month following concerns over its temporary closure during peak tourist season.
JDW invests £25m in new pubs and refurbishments in 2025
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has announced more than £25m of investment across its UK estate so far in 2025, reflecting sustained confidence in long-term growth despite cost pressures facing the wider sector.
Get Mash-ed not smashed at sober Oktoberfest
Alcohol-free beer brewer Mash Gang is launching Swaptober Fest – which it claims is the UK’s first completely sober Oktoberfest celebration.
Government launches call for evidence on licensing reform
The Government has launched a call for evidence on proposed reforms to the UK’s licensing regime, aiming to modernise and streamline the system for pubs, bars and other on-trade operators.