EXCLUSIVE
EXCLUSIVE: Diageo responds to Guinness shortage fears
Diageo has dismissed claims Guinness is in short supply, insisting stock is being replenished after the busy festive period.
Archives for January 9, 2026
Shepherd Neame to reopen historic city pub after £1.8m refurb
Shepherd Neame is reopening a landmark London pub next month (February) following a £1.8m renovation.
THE MONTHLY ROUND: WHAT IS SHAPING TRADE
THE MONTHLY ROUND: Pubs unite against biz rates as events and heritage beer steady trade
Unity within the sector has forced the Government to take action against soaring business rates, while events, earlier visits, and desire for heritage beer has steadied trade this month.
BII welcomes biz rates U-turn but blasts Gov over ‘lack of understanding’
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has welcomed a potential rethink on business rates for pubs from the Government.
A royal visit: How an 18th century micropub became a tourist destination
An historic Windsor pub has found international fame after Prince William stopped in while filming a TV show.
Rates U-turn won’t be enough for sector, trade boss warns
Pessimism remains high over claims the Government is doing a U-turn on rates, with one trade association leader warning it won’t be enough.
Where hospitality design is heading in 2026
Maximalism with impact, experience-led spaces and authentic, sustainable interiors that endure are just three of the design trends expected in 2026, experts have revealed.
Urban Pubs & Bars acquires five pubs
London-based Urban Pubs & Bars has announced the acquisition of five venues in the capital.
OPINION
OPINION: Don’t allow cheap offers to count against your business
Happy new year – I do hope you all had a strong festive season in your pubs.
Review of the Week
‘We’ve got to carry on pushing’
With the announcement of a possible Government U-turn on rates, the MA’s Ed Bedington caught up with UKHospitality’s Allen Simpson for his take on the week’s events.
Biz rates backtrack: Valuations must be ‘rooted in economic reality’
Pubs aren’t asking for “special treatment” from the Government - but rates valuations must be “rooted in economic reality”, an industry expert has urged.
OPINION
OPINION: Sector needs more than a sticking plaster
Most operators know the most effective way to keep control of potentially unruly punters is to threaten to bar them, and so it would seem it is also the most effective lobbying tool as well.
Hofmeister secures UK distribution deal
Lager brand Hofmeister has announced a new deal to secure its logistical supply following the challenges around Keystone Brewing Group.