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Cost savings: Whitbread has seen a reduction in footfall of ‘branded restaurant’ guests (Credit: Getty/ deepblue4you)

Whitbread set to exit sites and shed 1,500 jobs

Whitbread, which operates pub-restaurant brands Beefeater and Brewer’s Fayre, is set to put 126 sites on the market and cut 1,500 UK jobs.

Company growth: the 24 pubs are in north-east and Yorkshire

Punch reveals 24-pub package acquisition

Punch Pubs & Co has acquired the Milton 3 portfolio, adding 24 pubs to its 1,300 estate.

Official stats: data from SIBA shows there were 38 fewer breweries in the first three months of the year compared to the previous quarter

38 fewer breweries so far in 2024

The UK brewing industry has seen a net closure rate of 38 in the first quarter of 2024, new figures have shown.

Talks offered: CMBC said it has not received a response from CAMRA after offering to hold face-to-face talks weeks ago

CAMRA takes ‘Fresh Ale’ fight to Government

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has taken its fight against ‘Fresh Ale’ to the Government in a bid to prevent kegged ale from brewer Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) being dispensing through handpumps.

Gin gin: James May talks beer, pubs and gin

THE BIG INTERVIEW: James May is in the driving seat for beer and gin

You may know James May from a TV show about cars but he also co-owns a pub and is the face behind a gin brand.

Leeds site: Kirkstall Brewery has taken over the lease of the iconic building

Kirkstall Brewery reopens former Tetley Brewery site

The iconic Tetley Brewery has reopened to the public under the management of Kirkstall Brewery.

Back of the net: score big with the Euro 2024 tournament (credit: Getty/Aksonov)

FEATURE: Know the score with the Euros

Once the final whistle is blown on the domestic football season, the attention of fans will quickly veer to Euro 2024.

Good news tempered: inflation in food costs may have dropped but it is still higher than many categories (credit: Getty/BONDART)

Foodservice price inflation falls below 10% for first time in 2 years

Foodservice price inflation fell below 10% for the first time in two years but remains more than double the level of retail inflation.

Stay ahead of your rivals with the free Beer Report 2024

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Competition underway: this year's Great British Pub Awards entry process is now open

2023 GBPA winners share pride in being named the UK’s best

Ahead of 2024 Great British Pub Awards, we caught up with some of last year’s winners to find out how their success has impacted business.

Incredibly pleased: Greene King Pub Partners opens 50th Hive Pub

Greene King opens 50th Hive Pub

Greene King Pub Partners, the tenanted and franchised arm of Greene King, has opened its 50th Hive Pub.

Significant challenges: Tottenham pub crowdfunds more than £17,000 (Credit:Getty/Trio Images)

Pub raises more than £17k through Crowdfunder to 'clear debts'

A London pub has crowdfunded more than £17k in a bid to “clear debts” and ensure its future as a “vital community hub”.

Must attend: the next MA Leaders event is happening in Cardiff on 16 May

Stellar speakers lined up for MA Leaders Cardiff

We’re heading to the capital and largest city of Wales – Cardiff next month (Thursday 16 May) for the MA Leaders Club conference and we can now reveal a flavour of the agenda.

Continued struggle: SLTA reacts to Humza Yousaf's resignation as Scotland's First Minister (Pictured: SLTA managing director Colin Wilkinson)

'Urgent reset' vital between Scottish Gov and businesses

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has urged Humza Yousaf’s successor to implement an “urgent reset” in the relationship between the Scottish Government and businesses.

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