Pressure mounts in Wales and Scotland for swift action on biz rates
Regional leaders of trade body UKHospitality (UKH) have called for swift action on the distribution of business rates support.
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Nearly three independent breweries a week shut in 2025 as sector faces ‘survival crisis’
Almost three independent breweries per week were lost last year, new data has shown.
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill moves to Royal Assent
Legislation designed to make it quicker and easier for the Government to extend pub opening hours during moments of national significance has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle.
Scottish pub closure rate 50% higher than England
Pubs in Scotland are suffering a closure rate more than 50% higher than those in England, new research has found.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Jubel plans to double production in 2026 as sales soar
“Guinness is our idol”, Jubel founder Jesse Wilson told The MA as the fruit-flavoured lager brand looks to double production after on-trade sales soared last year.
Scottish pubs to be hit with 86% biz rates increase
The average pub in Scotland will see its business rates bill rise by £36,523 across the next three years, new research from UKHospitality (UKH) has found.
Star plans to convert 35 pubs to JAT model this year
Star Pubs has unveiled plans to expand its managed Just Add Talent (JAT) estate with the rollout of 35 new sites in 2026.
Sales up 4.5% at Shepherd Neame but beer volumes down
Shepherd Neame has reported strong growth across its estate with like-for-like sales up 4.5% for the 26 weeks to 27 December 2025.
Tamworth Tap crowned CAMRA POTY for record-breaking third time
Staffordshire pub the Tamworth Tap has taken the title of CAMRA National Pub of the Year (POTY) 2025.
DRINKS MASTERCLASS
HOW TO MAKE: London Essence White Peach & Jasmine Spritz
This edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (The MA) Drinks Masterclass features a versatile spritz cocktail from London Essence.