Children’s meals VAT cut failed to boost family trade
Operators have slated the Government’s temporary VAT cut on children’s meals, with existing promotions proving far more effective in driving demand over the summer holidays.
Archives for September 3, 2026
VIDEO
VIDEO: Erdinger strengthens ties with UK on-trade
The small town of Erding to the north-east of Munich in south Germany is a picturesque place that is not shy when it comes to being a beer giant.
OPINION
OPINION: Hospitality must bridge gap from classroom to career
As pupils return to the classroom this September, it is a timely reminder to reflect on the value of education.
DRINKS MASTERCLASS
HOW TO MAKE: Franklin & Sons Mediterranean Spritz
In this edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (The MA) Drinks Masterclass series, Franklin & Sons shares how to make its “unique and savoury” Mediterranean Spritz cocktail.
Bank holiday sales down 3.9% as 25m pints sold
Pubs and bars poured more than 25m pints across the late August bank holiday, though sales were down year-on-year.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Non-alcoholic cocktails drive Greene King low and no growth
Demand for non-alcoholic cocktails is helping drive growth in low and no drinks sales, according to new research from Greene King.
Burnham’s first PMQs: Pub rates cut, tax hikes not ruled out
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pointed to business rates cuts for pubs as he rejected claims the Government was pursuing a “tax and spend” approach during his first PMQs.
THE CASK PROJECT
Hawkstone and Butcombe cask ale goes on sale
Hawkstone and Butcombe Brewing Co have launched their limited edition cask ale collaboration, Hops & Glory.
Market Taverns promotes Miles Slade to CEO
Market Taverns has announced the promotion of Miles Slade from managing director to chief executive officer, effective 1 September 2026,
Pub remains closed after water main flood
An east London pub has warned it is fighting for survival after a burst Thames Water main forced it to close during key summer trading weeks.
Great British Drinks Company appoints on-trade chief after Keystone deal
Great British Drinks Company – which owns brands including Black Sheep Brewery, Purity Brewing Co and Saltaire Brewery – has appointed former Adnams and Cask International sales executive Lee Payne as its head of on-trade.
Burnham tells pubs they ‘will get’ Government support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain’s pubs “need support” and “will get it” from his Government.