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Originally developed by British brewers back in the 18th century to export to the colonies, these days there are many versions of India...

I was very pleased to judge at the SIBA Wales & West Beer Competition last Friday at Ludlow. And delighted to play a part (I think..it's...

The Campaign for Real Ale is gearing up to launch its “Summer of Pub” Campaign (2 May – 29 August) which encourages people to head down...

Beer sales fell in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic as people shunned pubs and drank wine and spirits at home instead. Pubs, bars and...

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) are urging the Treasury to amend tax plans to help small...

While some positive help is on the way for pubs and restaurants, brewers are struggling for assistance. Last night I spoke with a small...

In response to reports of booking cancellations and a downturn in trade, CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona said: “Over the weekend, we...

Remembering landlord’s quirky stewardship of a unique pub The legendary Mike Mercer has died, aged 81, just two weeks short of five...

ISLE OF MAN - November 2-4 2021 For our post COVID world we have linked with an established Isle of Man tour operator to bring the first...

CAMRA is relaunching its national programme of beer festivals after an almost two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The...

BBPA highlights accelerated plight of cask ale since COVID and urges rallying call to support uniquely British beer for Cask Ale Week The...

Many independent brewers are pulling back from the horrendous blight of COVID-19 with a raft of new initiatives, When the first lockdown...

"... lockdowns saw 87 million pints, worth more than £300 million, being poured down the drain. With them went a whole load of jobs...

Responding to the First Minister Mark Drakeford’s announcement that, subject to the state of the pandemic nearer the time, most of the...

Pubs are coming home... at last it seems. Ok it's not 55 years, but neverthless it has indeed been a very long, rocky and wearisome road...

JODIE KIDD LAUNCHES NEW LONG LIVE THE LOCAL CAMPAIGN AS PUBS EXPECT GO AHEAD TO REOPEN FULLY New research from Long Live The Local...

BUT PUBS STILL NEED MORE HELP, SAYS CAMRA CAMRA welcomes return of the authentic pub experience in England Commenting on the announcement...

CAMRA COMMENTS ON THE REPORT THAT EASING OF RESTRICTIONS IN ENGLAND WILL BE DELAYED BEYOND JUNE 21 Commenting on the news that easing of...

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today released the results of their latest survey of members, detailing their experiences...

Last night we sought urgent refuge in the pub marquee as another torrential downpour suddenly hit our beer garden. Hopefully it was for...