Keystone Brewing Group at ‘pivotal moment’
Keystone Brewing Group is at a “pivotal moment” but is “here to stay” after filing an NOI, CEO Steve Cox has said.
Archives for December 2, 2025
Wetherspoon seeks licence for new Charing Cross pub
JD Wetherspoon has applied for a premises licence to operate a new pub on the Strand, directly beside Charing Cross station, as the group continues to add new openings across its estate.
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Fast cash loans: A costly trap for businesses
With a challenging January and February ahead, many publicans may feel increasing pressure to take out short-term loans.
Business rates: Pubs face 30% rise in draft 2026 rating list
Pubs and bars are among the hardest hit in the draft 2026 rating list, with Colliers reporting that rateable values for the sector have risen by an average of 30%.
Accounting firm puts trainees behind the bar to gain people skills
An international accountancy advisory group is looking to the pub trade to help train its recruits.
‘World’s smallest pub’ opens at Flat Iron Square
Flat Iron Square has launched a new festive activation with the arrival of what is being billed as the world’s smallest pub, offering a Christmas talking point designed to draw visitors into its festive programming.
Wet-led revival - is the boozer back in fashion?
With younger consumers embracing the old man boozer, has the wet-led pub, once considered going the way of the Dodo, made an audacious comeback - The Lock In team investigates. Sort of.
St Austell CEO: Budget heaps more cost and pain on a sector that simply cannot bear it
St Austell Brewery’s chief executive Kevin Georgel has warned that the combined impact of the 2024 and 2025 autumn budgets has meant the business “will be forced to significantly scale back our investment plans”.
Diageo quashes Guinness shortage fears
Diageo has assured Guinness supplies will remain uninterrupted in the run-up to Christmas, despite brewery strike action.