Ale and Beer

Imports of US craft beer in the UK are on the up, as brewers in the States announce a global rise in exports of 16.3% for last year, according to new figures from the Brewers Association (BA).

Source:UK imports of US craft beer up

Comment and advice from licensees, multiple operators and pubcos on how best to deal with the National Living Wage.

Source:How to deal with the National Living Wage

The new National Living Wage (NLW) comes into force on 1 April and for many licensees will be as welcome as a bad prank on April Fool’s Day.

Source:The National Living Wage: How is it going to impact pubs?

Pubs that don’t provide facilities for disabled people should be shut down, according to a new report by a House of Lords committee.

Source:Shut down pubs that don't cater for disabled people, says House of Lords

Punch licensees Alan Bryan and Nicola Kay of the Avenue Inn, Durham, have been recognised as Publican of the Year for the North East and Cumbria region.

Source:Punch: Durham publicans win north-east award