
Heineken boss on alternatives to Guinness
There needs to be more alternatives to Guinness if the stout category is to continue its growth trajectory, says Heineken UK on-trade director Will Rice.

There needs to be more alternatives to Guinness if the stout category is to continue its growth trajectory, says Heineken UK on-trade director Will Rice.

Tom Kerridge is no longer involved with Pub in the Park after confirming the festival was ‘no longer heading in the same direction’ as his vision for the event.

More than 85% of pubs will face higher business rates next April despite Chancellor’s claims the Budget delivered the “lowest taxes since 1991”, new research has shown.

UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY
The recent cold, calm weather has increased gas demand for heating and for electricity generation, due to lower wind output.

Star Pubs has completed its largest Just Add Talent (JAT) refurbishment of the year, reopening the Horse & Jockey in Waddington following a £750k investment and taking its managed operator estate to 220 sites.

Black Sheep Brewery has vowed to “come through stronger than ever” despite owner Keystone Brewing Group filing a notice of intent to appoint an administrator.

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