Finance bosses urge to extend insurance deadline for Covid claims
Hospitality leaders and lawyers are calling on the Financial Conduct Authority to intervene in the case of Covid business interruption (BI) insurance claims.
Archives for December 19, 2025
THE CASK PROJECT
VIDEO: Cask beer in the capital
The Morning Advertiser hits the streets of London to find out how cask beer is performing.
Gen Z driving cocktail culture, defying ‘sober stereotypes’
Gen Z have boosted cocktail and spirit sales in the UK, challenging long-held assumptions younger customers are turning away from alcohol, according to research.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Why pubs must start planning now for England’s 2026 World Cup kick-off times
With apologies to fans of Scotland, this article is ostensibly going to focus on England and the Licensing Act 2003.
‘Stabbed in the back’
The MA’s Ed Bedington catches up with Brewhouse & Kitchen boss Kris Gumbrell for his take on the week’s news.
OPINION: Why numbers matter
If you are a publican or small brewer, you’ll know all about numbers, especially in the aftermath of the Budget.
Royal visit marks launch of Guinness’s Open Gate Brewery London
His Majesty The King has officially opened the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden, marking the launch of Diageo’s £73m visitor attraction and a major investment in London’s hospitality and brewing sector.
Key trends for boosting cocktail sales in 2026
Earlier dayparts and experience-led social occasions will be key to unlocking cocktail growth in 2026, new research has revealed.
Pubs urged to offer wider range on tap to boost footfall
Brits would visit local pubs more if they offered a wider range on tap, according to a national beer audit.
Half of night-time venues brace for 50% plus business rates rises
Nearly half of UK nightclubs, live music venues and late-night entertainment spaces expect their business rates to rise by 50% or more in 2026.