Beer business

Marston’s fell to a £105.5m pre-tax loss in the 26 weeks to 3 April, as lockdown restrictions over the winter hit the pub group hard. Revenues during the six month period dropped £343.3m to just £55.1m, although the balance sheet was boosted by £291 million from the sale of Marston’s brewing business.   Norfolk brewer Woodford’s has bought a  second pub as part of its strategy to grow its retail estate. The company has t......