Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Energy regulator urged to act faster to save pubs and businesses
The pub and brewing sector has demanded action over energy price rises as more businesses face closure. Energy regulator Ofgem is moving too slowly an...
Scotland’s deposit scheme delayed
Scotland's first minister has stepped in to the row over the country’s controversial deposit return scheme (DRS) and delayed its launch until March ne...
New home for brewing archive
A new museum to showcase the history of brewing in Burton-upon-Trent could be open by 2025. It would replace the National Brewery Centre in the town w...
Welsh pub grows community links
If licensee Siôn Jones (pictured) is not pulling pints then he is likely to be pulling weeds in his pub’s new garden. The Tafarn y Plu, which is also...
Breweries invited to sign up for Women On Tap showcase
WOTFEST Seven will take place this May and the Women On Tap team is asking UK breweries to celebrate the women in their workforce. In the run up to th...
Coronation’s Crowning Glory brew
T&R Theakston is raising a pint in celebration of the seventh coronation in its almost 200-year history with the launch of a special-edition beer brew...
Brewer begins strategic review
Black Sheep, the North Yorkshire brewery and pub operator has appointed financial adviser Teneo to conduct a business review, including the possible s...
Pub closures surge
Pub closures have soared in the first quarter of this year, and the trade’s industry body says energy costs are to blame. British Beer and Pub Associa...
Hogs’ MajesTEA returns for coronation
Hogs Back brewery is inviting beer drinkers to toast the coronation of King Charles with a pint of MajesTEA. Originally brewed for the Platinum Jubile...
WOTFest returns
WOTFest, a beer and arts festival dedicated to promoting equality and diversity in the brewing industry, will take place from 24-28 May across Harroga...
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