United Kingdom

Scottish Professional Football League loses appeal over pubco screening foreign satellite broadcasts

18-Nov-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A Scottish pub company has resisted an appeal brought against it by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL), a case that could impact on English pubs that have been asked not to use foreign satellite systems.

'Value of leisure' to be discussed at BISL conference

01-Nov-2013 By Helen Gilbert

The value of leisure and sport will be among the topics addressed in Business in Sport and Leisure’s annual conference.

Cider Trends Summit 2013: UK cider boom will be adopted by the US

28-Oct-2013 By Jessica Mason

Cider is following in the footsteps of the craft-beer scene and pioneering a movement that is being adopted in the US, according to cider company Aspall.

Brooklyn Brewery to open Leeds pop-up

18-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

Brooklyn Brewery, the American brewer, is to open its first pop-up bar in the UK, in Leeds.

Sky becomes exclusive agent for Racing UK TV service

16-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Sky has become the exclusive sales agent for Racing UK’s commercial TV service on satellite.

Dea Latis hosts first ever beer tasting for female MPs

09-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Dea Latis, the industry’s beer and women forum, hosted the first-ever beer tasting designed for female MPs at the House of Commons last week.

Heineken reports dip in on-trade beer volumes

02-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Heineken UK says the poor summer weather and “challenging” consumer environment in 2012 led to a fall in consumption in the on-trade in the year, although its share of the beer market increased.

Bestway Batleys Foodservice launches in the UK

30-Aug-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Bestway Batleys is launching its food and drink offer to the foodservice market from 1 September.

Welsh Government to 'seriously consider' minimum pricing

07-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Wales could implement its own policy on minimum alcohol pricing, the Welsh Government has confirmed, after health minister Mark Drakeford admitted he was “disappointed” by the Coalition’s lack of action on the proposal.

East Kent Goldings hops first variety to be protected against imitation

07-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

East Kent Goldings hops have become the first variety to have their name legally protected against imitation.

Women 1st calls for views on female board quotas

07-Aug-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Women 1st, which aims to increase the number of women in senior roles in hospitality, is calling for views on whether the Government should introduce quotas for women on boards.

Pubs are GREAT posters unveiled by Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis

30-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association and pubs minister Brandon Lewis MP has joined forces to launch a range of posters for the new Pubs are GREAT campaign.

New Armstrong & Miller Spitfire ale TV ads to air

28-Jun-2013 By Mike Berry

The new Armstrong and Miller Spitfire Ale ads are set to appear on TV screens from Monday (1 July).

BrewDog launches new £4m fund raising scheme

21-Jun-2013 By Mark Wingett

BrewDog, the fast-growing Scottish brewer and pub operator, is to relaunch its Equity for Punks crowdfunding programme, with the aim of raising a record £4m through selling shares to beer fans.

Sky Sports awarded qualification matches for UEFA EURO 2016 and 2018 FIFA World Cup

16-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Sky Sports has been awarded the rights to Home Nations and Republic of Ireland qualification matches for UEFA EURO 2016 and 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Russian soft drink Zeo to make UK debut

25-Apr-2013 By Robyn Black

A new Russian soft drink, which has been developed to mimic the kick of vodka, but without containing alcohol, will be launched into pubs and bars in London and Brighton at the end of this month, alongside an £8m marketing campaign.

Comedy landlord to star in BBC TV show

02-Apr-2013 By Snifter

Eccentric pub landlord and modern artist Anthony Youel will appear on BBC3’s new comedy “Boom Town”.

Pub consultant urges MPs and police chiefs to adopt Australian approach to alcohol abuse

21-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

A pub-trade consultant has urged police chiefs and MPs to use the example of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, when tackling UK problems of alcohol abuse.

Parliamentary motion launched against BBPA judicial review of Cambridge planning policy

08-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, Greg Mulholland, has co-signed an EDM tabled condemning the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) for its decision to pursue a judicial review against Cambridge City Council’s supplementary planning...

Carlsberg readies Somersby cider for launch into pubs

06-Feb-2013 By Robyn Black

Carlsberg has told the PMA that it will be launching its first cider brand, Somersby, into pubs and bars next month.

Mulholland condemns BBPA judicial review over Cambs City Council pubs planning policy

05-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

MP Greg Mulholland has condemned the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) for pursuing a judicial review against Cambridge City Council’s planning policy to protect pubs.

Parliament pubco debate: MPs back statutory regulation of pub industry

09-Jan-2013 By Adam Pescod

MPs today voted in favour of the introduction of a statutory code and adjudicator to regulate the relationship between pub companies and their tenants.

Premier League loses appeal over video replays in football broadcasts

21-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

The FA Premier League (FAPL) has lost an appeal over football video replays in the long-running QC Leisure case, after a judged ruled yesterday that they are not subject to copyright laws.

CAMRA stats show regular pub visitors down 3 million since beer duty escalator introduced

12-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

The number of regular pub goers in the UK has declined by 3 million people since the beer duty escalator was introduced in 2008, according to new figures from the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA).

Mulholland calls for beer duty escalator update during Treasury questions

12-Dec-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, Greg Mulholland MP asked Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Sajid Javid, for an update on his consideration of the future of the beer duty escalator.

P&G Professional launches campaign to find the best hospitality experience

12-Dec-2012 By Lesley Foottit

P&G Professional (P&G) is looking for the Best of British Hospitality in a newly-launched campaign.

Beer Duty: Andrew Griffiths puts pressure on Treasury to review escalator with early day motion

09-Nov-2012 By Adam Pescod

All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman Andrew Griffiths MP has tabled an early day motion (EDM) calling for a review of the economic and social impact of the beer duty escalator before the 2013 Budget.

Bell's launches Help for Heroes bottle

01-Nov-2012 By Jessica Harvey

Bell’s whisky has partnered with British Forces charity, Help for Heroes, to launch a Limited Edition ‘Bell’s Help for Heroes’ bottle, to raise £1 million for the charity.

Beer duty escalator to be debated by MPs on 1 November

23-Oct-2012 By Michelle Perrett

MPs will debate the future of the beer duty escalator in a three hour debate in the House of Commons on 1 November. 

Pub fraudster sent to prison for eight months

10-Oct-2012 By Gurjit Degun

A serial conman who fleeced licensees out of hundreds of pounds has been jailed for eight months.

Molson Coors appoints Simon Cox as managing director of UK and Ireland business

03-Oct-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Molson Coors has appointed Simon Cox, currently managing director, independent on-premise and wholesale to the role of managing director, Molson Coors (UK & Ireland).

British Beer & Pub Association to hold an MP dinner during the Labour Party Conference

26-Sep-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association North West region is holding a dinner during the Labour Party Conference in Manchester.

Let's herald an era of positivity about pubs

03-Sep-2012 By Pete Brown

Last week I appeared on a Radio 4 programme called What’s the Point of Pubs? It had a favourable reaction on Twitter, but I was struck by the number of people who highlighted my positive, optimistic sign-off about the future of the pub as being particularly...

Stonegate chief Ian Payne rules out Barracuda takeover

30-Aug-2012 By John Harrington

Stonegate, the TDR Capital-backed managed pub operator, is “categorically not” looking to acquire rival Barracuda, chairman Ian Payne has told M&C Report.

Pubs using European viewing cards to show Premier League football now limited to one 3pm game every Saturday

29-Aug-2012

The Premier League is selling only one of its live 3pm Saturday games per weekend to European broadcasters from this season onwards, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser understands.

Tourists find pubs and restaurants welcoming claims VisitBritain survey

28-Aug-2012 By John Harrington

Restaurants and pubs are among the locations where overseas tourists feel the most welcome during their stay in the UK, according to a survey of 9,000 departing overseas visitors.

Brewdog to open bar in Stockholm, Sweden

14-Aug-2012

BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has entered a partnership deal to open its first bar oversees, in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

London 2012 Olympics: International visitors spent £450m on Visa cards during the first week

08-Aug-2012

International visitors to the UK spent more than £450m on Visa cards during the first week of the Olympic Games, up by 8% on the same time last year.

London 2012 Olympics: Pub celebrates Ben Ainslee win with golden post box on premises

07-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The Pandora Inn, Restronguet was celebrating Olympic fever after the post box, which is built into the wall of the 13th Century pub, has been painted gold in tribute to sailor Ben Ainslie.

London 2012 Olympics: Toast the Games with the best of British beer

03-Aug-2012 By Greg Mulholland

Well, here we are, the culmination of this quite remarkable summer of Jubilee, sport and rain — the London Olympics. Last Friday’s wonderful opening ceremony focused on much that is associated with London, England and the UK. Yet amid the sponsors’ logos,...

London 2012 Olympics: Olympic delivery chaos predictions like the "millennium bug"

01-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The delivery chaos predicted for the Olympics is like the “millennium bug” fears, the British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds has stated.

London 2012 picture gallery: Olympic fever hits pubs

30-Jul-2012

Pubs in the capital and across Britain have been hit by Olympic fever as the Games get into full swing. Our photo gallery shows how some pubs are celebrating and getting into the spirit of London 2012. The gallery will be updated throughout the duration...

Pubs of Ulster welcomes plans to extend opening hours in Northern Ireland

25-Jul-2012 By John Harrington, M&C Report

A trade body for pubs in Northern Ireland has welcomed plans to extend opening hours in the province, although venues that do so would be charged an additional late-night levy.

Elliott: MPs know very little about the pub industry

25-Jul-2012 By David Elliott

Confirmation that a private members’ bill from Cambridge Lib Dem MP Julian Huppert has passed its initial hurdle in the House of Commons, epitomises for me the complete lack of knowledge of our industry demonstrated by a large number of MPs.

Beer tax fraud group descends on Dover

12-Jun-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Four members of a tax fraud investigation group have spent a day in Dover meeting frontline officers from the UK’s Border Force, which is responsible for monitoring and intercepting smuggled goods.

Liars Club eyes expansion

01-Jun-2012

Black Dog Ballroom, the Manchester-based bar and nightclub operator, is looking to open two or three more of its Liars Club tiki-bar concepts in the UK and is eyeing plans to open the format in the US.

NaCTSO issues counter-terrorism guidance to pubs ahead of Jubilee and Olympics

01-Jun-2012

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has issued a list of guidance to pubs and clubs ahead of the UK’s event-filled summer to make sure licensees and their employees keep businesses as secure as possible.

Drink, death and damned press agencies

28-May-2012 By Phil Mellows

One in eight deaths in the UK is caused by alcohol. This story was splashed across the media last week. So it must be true. But it’s not. They all got it wrong. How could that have happened? Here’s my reconstruction.

Enterprise Inns encourages pubs to support their local athletes

24-May-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Enterprise Inns has launched a ground-breaking scheme — Pubs 2012 — to encourage its 3,000 community pubs to support their local athletes and make the most of this summer’s sporting events.

Olympic Torch Relay set to pass 370 pubs on route

18-May-2012 By Gurjit Degun

The Olympic Torch Relay is set to pass 370 pubs in communities on route in Cornwall, and thousands more across the UK, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).