stevehobmanFeb 2, 2022CALL TO AMEND BEER TAX PLANSThe Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) are urging the Treasury to amend tax plans to help small...
stevehobmanDec 22, 2021Brewers face Crisis Christmas -urgent help neededWhile some positive help is on the way for pubs and restaurants, brewers are struggling for assistance. Last night I spoke with a small...
stevehobmanDec 14, 2021CAMRA urges ‘extreme caution’ from Government over warning consumers away from pubsIn response to reports of booking cancellations and a downturn in trade, CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona said: “Over the weekend, we...
stevehobmanNov 16, 2021Mike Mercer ran the Albion in Chester for just short of 50 years. He believed in proper British pubsRemembering landlord’s quirky stewardship of a unique pub The legendary Mike Mercer has died, aged 81, just two weeks short of five...