‘Insufficient funds’ to pay BrewDog creditors
Creditors of BrewDog’s former bar business are set to receive nothing after administrators revealed more than £207m in unsecured claims have been lodged against the company.
Archives for September 18, 2026
Hospitality insolvencies fall as summer boost continues
Hospitality insolvencies fell by almost a quarter in August as hot weather and the men’s football World Cup continued to boost trade, new data has revealed.
OPINION
OPINION: Cask beer’s future is brighter than you think
On one of the hottest days of the year, a group of independent brewers gathered in Birmingham at the wonderful Wellington pub on Bennetts Hill.
Digital ID: The end of the ‘have you got your passport?’ dance
Picture the scene. It’s a busy Saturday night and DJ Dave is spinning the latest smash from the Hit Parade when a group of twentysomethings approaches the bar.
Smart meters now a condition for fixed energy deals as energy costs rise again
A fortnight ago the risk was the Strait of Hormuz staying shut. This fortnight it reached the pipeline that gets round it, and UK wholesale gas passed 200p a therm.
‘They don’t understand how basic economics works’
The MA’s Ed Bedington met up with Loungers chair Alex Reilley to get his take on the week’s news.
GBPA 2026: Meet the finalists for Best Town Pub
The finalists for Best Town Pub showcase how they have carved out a unique place in their community.
GBPA 2026: Meet the finalists for Best Inn, sponsored by St Germain
From standout food and drink offerings to exceptional hospitality an memorable guest experiences, the shortlisted venues have earned their place as finalists in the Best Inn category.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Alcohol-free drinks ‘not a gateway to alcohol’
Alcohol-free drinks do not act as a gateway to alcohol consumption for young people, Club Soda has argued.