Jonathan Neame

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Shepherd Neame flaunts new corporate rebrand

28-Sep-2016 By Sara Hussein

Shepherd Neame, one of the country’s oldest brewers, is poised to flaunt its new branding after revealing the concept yesterday (Tuesday 27 September). 

Pubco critic accuses BBPA chairman Jonathan Neame of industry code breaches

14-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Anti-pubco campaigner Dave Mountford has accused the British Beer & Pub Association chairman Jonathan Neame of failing to abide by the Industry Framework Code.

BBPA chairman Jonathan Neame slams "unsustainable" tax burden on pubs and brewers

23-Oct-2012 By John Harrington

There’s “something very wrong” with Britain’s tax system when firms like Starbucks pay “next to nothing” while brewers endure an “unsustainable” tax burden, British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chairman Jonathan Neame has said.

Shepherd Neame could face shareholder fight at next annual meeting

24-Sep-2012 By John Harrington

A family row threatens to erupt at next month’s annual meeting of Kent brewer and pub firm Shepherd Neame.

The Big Interview: Jonathan Neame, BBPA Chairman

31-Jul-2012

Shepherd Neame boss Jonathan Neame tells Michelle Perrett what he, as the new chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association, sees as the organisation’s main aims, and how the industry should handle some of its major challenges.

Neame: "Time for the industry to fight its corner on taxation"

06-Jul-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Apathy is the greatest enemy of the trade, the new chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association has claimed. Jonathan Neame, also CEO of Shepherd Neame, said the industry should be united and rally round one message — that there is “too much taxation”.

Beer duty escalator has to go, says Neame

16-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The duty escalator "must go" Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame told Treasury minister Justine Greening last week. The minister visited...

Fight to convince government over duty will go on, says Neame

28-Mar-2011 By Hamish Champ

"Needless to say 'extremely disappointing'." Jonathan Neame's reaction to last week's Budget was echoed across the pub sector, but the chief...

The Good Shepherd. Neame, that is

18-Oct-2010 By Hamish Champ

While others have floundered in recent times, the Faversham-based group has chalked up record turnover for its most recent financial year, achieved...

Pub bosses' anger at Darling's hike

22-Apr-2009 By Hamish Champ

Leading figures across the UK brewing and pub industries have reacted with weary resignation to the Budget. Marston's chief executive Ralph Findlay...

'Beer tax an ineffective tool for fighting disorder'

15-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney

Raising beer tax to stop crime and disorder is like taxing car manufacturers for motorists speeding, says Shepherd Neame boss Jonathan Neame.

Jonathan Neame "living in hope" over beer duty freeze

24-Mar-2009 By Hamish Champ

Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said he was "living in hope" that next month's Budget would not see an increase in beer duty.Neame, who...

Pub closure rate has not peaked, warns Neame

25-Feb-2009 By James Wilmore

Calls for the government to ditch the duty escalator and bring in fairer taxation on draught beer reached fever pitch today at a lively meeting in...

Neame: 25% of pubs could close

25-Feb-2009 By Tamara Sender, M&C Report

Shepherd Neame boss Jonathan Neame has warned that 25% of all Britain's pubs could close for good unless duty on beer is cut. Speaking at a...

'Neame calls on government to stand up for pubs'

24-Nov-2008

In a column for The Times Shepherd Neame boss Jonathan Neame writes: " Most people in the country want to have a strong, vibrant pub near them,...