The rate of UK brewery closures is slowing, to less than one a week in the first six months of this year, compared to nearly three in the same period last year. The net...
Brewery closures slowed in first half of 2026
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Beer and Cider News Articles
News in brief: Waterside pubs, Great Taste Awards, Sharp’s, JW Lees
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality The 50 Greatest Waterside Pubs in London, by Ian Hirst, has been published by Michael Terence Publishing. The...
Business in brief: B&B Attachments, Camerons, Westminster Council, and more
Results, finance, appointments, capital schemes, and more. News in brief from brewers, venue owners, and other hospitality businesses B&B Attachments has further...
Homebrewer scales up for commercial release
A champion home brewer has seen his award-winning brew launch to the public -- for the second year running. Stuart gets stuck into the mash during brew day at Copper Beech...
The new releases round-up
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK. Labyrinth is the latest in Elusive’s series of 10th anniversary beers and,...
We need a clear plan for economic growth, says Butcombe CEO
Butcombe Group enjoyed an "exceptionally resilient" first half year of trading in 2026 -- to 1st August -- despite challenging conditions. Following consecutive years of...
Brewer partners with heritage charity on fundraising beers
Crafty Brewing has launched an officially licensed English Heritage drinks range, comprising a session IPA, a lager, and a cider. Each product celebrates one of England's...
Devon pub takes top spot in beer garden listing
Travel site Locals Insider have revealed the 10 UK beer gardens that they say should be on every pub lover’s bucket list for 2026. Covering England, Scotland, and Wales, the...
Brewer launches regenerative malting barley scheme
Heineken UK has launched a regenerative malting barley programme, in partnership with maltsters Muntons and Boortmalt, barley merchant Cefetra, and agronomist Soil Capital....