Greene King unveils new fruit-flavoured lager
Greene King has debuted a new peach lager in response to growing demand for fruit-led beers.
Archives for June 29, 2026
World Cup group stage delivers 6.8m extra pints for pubs
England and Scotland’s World Cup group stage campaigns generated an estimated 6.8m additional pints for Britain’s pubs, bars and social clubs, new data has shown.
OPINION
OPINION: We’re not asking for a handout, just fairness
At a time when the fortunes of hospitality teeter on the brink of a vague possibility of a turn around, you can already hear the knives being sharpened by some.
Kerridge urges consumers to back VAT cut as one in six venues risk closure
Tom Kerridge has urged consumers to back calls for a cut in hospitality VAT as new data shows one in six venues could fail within the next year.
Burnham puts local growth at centre of leadership bid
Andy Burnham has set out plans for a more devolved, business-focused economy.
Starmer hosts hospitality leaders over youth jobs plan
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met hospitality leaders at Downing Street to discuss how the sector can support young people into work.
Pubs can be vital spaces in tackling loneliness
Pubs have a vital role to play in tackling loneliness by offering people a place to talk, connect and feel part of a community, Empty Chairs founder Dean Perryman says.
Adnams secures new borrowing facilities
Adnams has secured an extension of its borrowing facilities with Barclays through to June 2027.
Khan brings back Summer Streets fund
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the return of the Summer Streets fund in a bid to boost trade in the capital.
MA Beer Report: World lager takes a third of all sales in pubs, exclusive data revealed too
Data from the MA Beer Report 2026 shows world lager accounts for 30% of volume sales and 35% of value sales.
THE CASK PROJECT
Hook Norton and Five Points collaborate on all-English hops beer
Hook Norton Brewery has joined forces with Five Points Brewing Co to create a cask ale using all-English hops.
Elephant’s Head operator eyes pubco growth
Paul McAstocker is looking to grow a small pub company after transforming the Elephant’s Head in Camden into a live music-led pub.