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Number crunching: the average price of a pint of beer is £4.94, according the data from The Morning Advertiser (image: Getty/Rouzes

EXCLUSIVE: Average lager pint prices across GB

A survey of The Morning Advertiser readers has shown the difference in pricing of beer across a range of regions and has taken a closer look at the lager category.

Scottish operator: BrewDog CEO James Watt claims the business is 10% ahead of on-trade rivals

BrewDog’s ‘phenomenal’ Q1 2024 performance

Despite the hospitality sector and craft beer having a “very challenged” start to 2024, BrewDog’s performance has been “phenomenal”, according to CEO James Watt.

Licensees: publicans Chris Walsh and Beccy Keddie are dealing with extra costs

Rising costs hurting small pub businesses

Improving trade but ever-escalating bills is an issue several pubs are experiencing three years after sites were allowed to start serving again after the pandemic forced the on-trade to close its doors.

Clear direction: Experts warn pubs are still dealing with unfair energy contracts (Credit: Getty/quantic69)

Sector reacts to OFGEM's vow of 'fairer treatment' on energy

Industry experts warn OFGEM’s non-domestic market changes must be enforced with “clear direction” to tackle the most “damaging issues”.

Good news: there is lots going on across the industry (image: Getty/Richard Drury)

The Good News: Joseph Holt appoints its 'youngest landlady'

We acknowledge the sector is facing an extremely tough time with challenges left, right and centre.

New products: This month's round-up features BrewDog Distilling Co, Global Brands, CMBC and more

Thatchers releases new cider exclusively for pubs

This month's round-up includes a new cider from Thatchers only available to pubs as well as new products from BrewDog Distilling Co, Global Brands, CMBC and more.

Milestone: Little Door & Co to open fifth site (Pictured: Kamran Dehdashti and Jamie Hazeel)

Little Door & Co to open 'milestone' fifth site

London-based house-party inspired late night bar and restaurant concept, Little Door & Co., has announced it will open its “milestone” fifth bar this summer.

Complaint not upheld: The Portman Group's panel says the design is based on a local landmark

CAMRA disappointed as Naked Ladies complaint thrown out

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is “disappointed” a complaint about the pump clip used for Twickenham Brewery’s Naked Ladies beer has not been upheld.

How to make: Chicken saltimbocca

In this edition of The Morning Advertiser's Dish Deconstructed series, chef and owner of the Red Lion in Chelmondiston, Suffolk, Mauli Dwivedi, details how to make the pub's chicken saltimbocca with an Aspall Cyder sauce.

Chasing pavements: advice on outside areas (credit: Getty/urbazon)

Q&A with Poppleston Allen: Pavement Licences

In this week's column, Poppleston Allen solicitor Alex Tomlinson answers questions on pavement licences for pubs.

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The Morning Advertiser's Lock In Podcast episode 76

Winning ways!

Competition kicked off: entry for the 2024 Great British Pub Awards is now open

Hunt is under way for the Great British Pub of the Year

Scrum down to the pub: the Albany in Twickenham is an England and Harlequins favourite pre and post matches

My Pub: the Albany Pub & Dining Room, Twickenham, Surrey

The Morning Advertiser's Lock In podcast shortlisted for award

Lock In podcast shortlisted for top award

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EXCLUSIVE: Average lager pint prices across GB

Five Points smashes £350k fundraising target

OPINION: Pubs cannot afford to fail the ale test

Beavertown launches new campaign to help people 'open up'

Molson Coors to pump £100m into UK production network

St Austell Brewery and Thatchers agree 10-year deal

Majestic rescues Vagabond from administration

Brakes announces price hold for independent customers

The Gladwin Brothers to open first pub

My Pub: the White Bull, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire

Hospitality inflation falling but still double retail rate

All about Dylans at the Kings Arms, St Albans

Operators advised to put lamb on specials menu this Easter

Firms urged to stay positive despite fall in confidence

Mixed reaction to Scottish pubs code move

Heartwood and Punch both acquire trio of new sites

Labour pledges to 'revamp' empty pubs and replace business rates

PCA: ‘Big six’ must be proactive over code breaches

Train strikes to hit sector for £387m

The art of keeping things simple!

Revolution’s £12.5m fundraising bid, remains confident in expectations

How Loungers became the business it is today

Punch expands its growing estate

Darwin & Wallace bought by Portobello Pub Company

Winning ways!

BII Licensee of the Year semi-finalists named

Lock In podcast shortlisted for top award

Snowfox Group boss headlining The Grocer Omnichannel Conference

Russell Kane hosts Burnt Chef Project gala dinner

Drinks sales boost shows 'value' of celebratory occasions

March consumer spending up 3.2%

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