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Still time to enter the 2022 Great British Pub Awards

27-Apr-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

There are just under four weeks left to enter this year’s Great British Pub Awards and be in with a chance to be named the overall Great British Pub of the Year.

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We need to stop the ‘Real Ale Assassins’

26-Apr-2022 By James Cuthbertson, director Frisco Group and ex-MD of Dark Star Brewing

Let’s be honest, as an industry, when it comes to cask beer, we need to do much better.

Racism hinders career progress according to new research

26-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Some 43% of black people say their ethnicity has hindered career progression in the hospitality sector while only 7% of white people believe the same, according to the second edition of the Inside Hospitality report.

Hospitality and brewing industry launch Carbon Toolkit to cut carbon

22-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Zero Carbon Forum has launched the Hospitality & Brewing Carbon Calculator and Toolkit on World Earth Day today (22 April 2022), to help hospitality operators and brewers calculate and cut down their carbon footprint.

Black Sheep marks Earth Day with pop-up pub and new beer

22-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Yorkshire-based Black Sheep Brewery has opened a pop-up pub under a viaduct and launched a carbon-neutral cask beer on Earth Day (Friday 22 April).

Heineken Brewing Good Cheer campaign celebrates togetherness

20-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Heineken’s Brewing Good Cheer campaign is subsidising get togethers for good causes, after research revealed 30% of people lacked confidence to go out, despite eight out of 10 people claiming socialising important to their wellbeing.

NTIA fires broadsides at UK and Welsh governments

14-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has joined forces with leading figures within the sector in criticising the Government’s draft terms for its inquiry into the full impact Covid has had for hospitality.

SLTA: end of mandatory face coverings ‘not before time’

14-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has welcomed the announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that the legal requirement to wear face coverings on public transport and in some public places – including licensed hospitality – will move...

Health warnings on alcohol make drinking ‘unappealing’

14-Apr-2022 By Chris Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics, Institute of Economic Affairs

Institute of Economic Affairs head of lifestyle economics Chris Snowdon looks at how a study by the University of Stirling has made young adults more likely to shun drinking over the use of health warnings on them.

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Licensees must realise the trouble cask is in

12-Apr-2022 By Pete Brown

It’s 15 years now since I wrote the first edition of the Cask Report – an initiative organised by cask brewers and industry bodies to reinvigorate attitudes around cask ale. Now, The Cask Project is a new initiative with the same goals.

Pubs have just one month to sign up for World’s Biggest Pub Quiz

05-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The countdown is on to sign up for the World’s Biggest Pub Quiz, which has already 700 pubs, clubs and bars registered to participate.

Pubs need more support and less bureaucracy on eco issues

05-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

More support is needed for pub businesses while cutting down on red tape when it comes to meeting the Government’s biodiversity and carbon net zero aims, according to UKHospitality.

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BBG vows to support the on-trade

04-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland’s Jean-David Thumelaire talks about the pandemic, the business’s Stella Please campaign and its latest innovations, among other things, with The Morning Advertiser associate features editor Gary Lloyd.

SLTA ‘bitterly disappointed’ over face coverings extension

31-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has expressed its disappointment with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after she opted to keep face mask rules in place meaning people in pubs must still wear them.

Trio of rural pubs saved with ‘Levelling Up’ funding

25-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Three rural pubs have been saved after receiving much-needed financial boosts from the Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ fund.

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More cash in pockets of sector staff as NI threshold raised by £3k

23-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has increased the threshold before workers start paying national insurance contributions by £3,000 in Wednesday’s Spring Statement meaning staff in the sector will keep more of the money they have earned.

Revolution Bars Group no longer a minimum wage employer

23-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Revolution Bars Group, the operator of bars including Revolución de Cuba, Playhouse, and Founders & Co, has invested £2m in raising wages over minimum wage, as part of the ‘fair day’s pay for hard day’s work’ pledge.

Pubs and brewers rally in support for Ukraine

22-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Businesses in the brewing and pub industry are responding to the ongoing war in Ukraine with donations, fundraising appeals and offers of employment and accommodation.

Marston’s increases pint prices, Joule’s holds fire

21-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Brewer and pub operator Marston’s has raised it pint prices by between 20p and 45p as economic headwinds hit the sector.

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‘We’re going to see the biggest division in wealthiest and poorest’

18-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The MA’s Gary Lloyd caught up with night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord to get his views on the two-year anniversary of when Boris Johnson told people not to go to pubs before closing them, the upcoming Spring Statement, cost of...

Trade bodies lament past two years and demand help from Budget

17-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Trade bodies have lamented the two-year anniversary of the closure of the pub sector and called on the Government to help the sector if it is to stand a better chance of recovering from economic adversity.

Greene King helps 100 prison leavers find employment

17-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King’s award-winning social mobility scheme, Releasing Potential, has helped 100 prison leavers find employment since its launch in 2019.

Operator donates 15% of profits to Ukraine aid after raising £5k

16-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A London-based cocktail bar has announced it will donate 15% of its profits to aid in Ukraine.

SLTA fears for bar staff over face mask extension

16-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) fears the government’s decision to continue forcing pub customers to wear face masks could lead to angry confrontations with bar staff.

Greene King to provide £5k to employees in need

15-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King will offer grants of up to £5,000 for employees in pressing financial need, in its Team Member Support Scheme launched this week.

Kerridge joins forces for Ukraine fundraiser

15-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Gastropub chef Tom Kerridge along with an elite set of celebrity cooks have joined forces to raise more than £70,000 to help people in war-torn Ukraine through a charity dinner and auction.

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Don’t miss your chance to feature in the first ever Green Pub Guide

14-Mar-2022 By Heineken UK

Sustainability continues to be front of mind, and with four out of five* UK consumers changing their purchasing preferences based on the environmental impact, it’s vital for pubs to put sustainability at the heart of their operations.

Shepherd Neame pledges £20k fundraiser for Ukraine

11-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Shepherd Neame has pledged £20k to kickstart a fundraising effort to support the people of Ukraine, who continue to resist a Russian invasion.

Call for operators to fundraise for Ukraine

10-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Staff at the Piano Works, central London have called for operators to unite and fundraise for the people of Ukraine who are suffering from lack of shelter, safety, water and food.

Sector needs more inclusive recruitment to help job vacancy crisis

09-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality needs to promote more inclusive recruitment to break bias in the industry and help the recruitment crisis, but positive changes are happening according to workers across the trade.

UKHospitality offers Ukraine crisis support

07-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

UKHospitality (UKH) is working alongside the Government to offer aid and support to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine, as conflict reaches its 12th day.

More than 500 pubs register for World’s Biggest Pub Quiz

07-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

More than 500 pubs have signed up to the World’s Biggest Pub Quiz, running from 9 to 15 May, with organiser PubAid confident this year’s event would hit an all-time high in pub participation, and money raised for charity.

The Cocktail Club Cardiff opening in May

07-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Nightcap, the owner of The Cocktail Club, the Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia group of bars, is set to open a The Cocktail Club site in Cardiff in early May.

UKH Cymru ‘welcomes’ Safer Future plan

04-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

UKHospitality Cymru (UKH) has ‘welcomed’ the Welsh government’s long-term strategy for living safely with Covid.

Craft breweries unite to raise funds for Ukraine

04-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Europe’s craft breweries, cider makers and wineries are coming together to raise funds and show solidarity for the Ukrainian people, as the ninth day of Russia’s invasion dawns.

UK pubs offer help to war-torn Ukraine

02-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Pubs and bars across the country have acted in support of Ukraine as the country continues to resist a military invasion from Russia.

Venues ditch Russian drinks in support for Ukraine

02-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators across the UK have banned Russian-made products in a bid to show support for Ukraine, as Russian forces continue a devastating attack on the country.

Fuller’s launches Pride of Fuller’s Awards

01-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Pride of Fuller’s Awards have been launched by Fuller, Smith & Turner, to celebrate anyone who has gone above and beyond, inspired others, or carried out acts of kindness.

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Callebaut Dessert Report offers operators key insights to boost profits

28-Feb-2022 By Callebaut

Callebaut’s latest Dessert Report provides operators with a comprehensive overview of the ever-changing foodservice landscape, to help pub operators drive their dessert sales.

Restrictions end welcomed as sector 'sacrificed more than rest of economy'

22-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The ending of Covid restrictions has been welcomed by hospitality but this was alongside calls for the Government to continue to support the sector after it “has sacrificed more than just about any other part of the economy”, according to trade bodies...

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