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Track Brewing brings its Brewery Block Party concept to Macclesfield, teaming up seven independent venues with guest breweries for a town-wide tap takeover trail Seven of Macclesfield's best independent venues will each host a guest brewery for a one-day tap takeover on Saturday 15th August, as the Macc Party Beer Trail comes to town. The event has been organised by Track Brewing, following the success of Manchester's Brewery Block Parties and its outing to Stockport as the S

Greene King brought together more than 140 supplier partners from across the hospitality industry at its fifth annual Macmillan Charity Day and Gala dinner, raising an estimated £350,000 for its long-term charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. Held at the iconic Celtic Manor Resort earlier this month, the event was Greene King's biggest Charity Day and Gala Dinner to date and brings the total raised through the annual event to around £1.2million since its launch in 2022.

Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has announced the return of its 'Proper Pubs Awards Gala', to celebrate the achievements of its operators within its 200 pub estate across England, Scotland and Wales. The gala, taking place at the CASA Hotel in Chesterfield on Thursday 30th July 2026, will present 11 prestigious awards, including: Proper Pubs Pub of the Year New Proper Pub of the Year New Operator of the Year Sports Pub of

As England bagged their best men's World Cup finish since 1966, hundreds of independent pubs in Britain got over £30,000 in free electricity through 'Watt a Save' Pub owner says it slashed hundreds of pounds off their energy bills and gave them confidence to buy a second screen: “It's been a huge boost to the business” YouGov survey found energy costs negatively impacted 74% of hospitality firms in the past year1 Comes as the new Government announces a 20% business rates cut

Guild members can enjoy a discount on NCTJ courses. Please login to the Membership Area of the website for the code. Here's your latest update from the NCTJ, including upcoming training opportunities and new resources. McNae's Essential Law for Journalists - 28th edition The new McNaes Essential law for journalists 28th edition is now in stock and available to buy. Order your copy here Upcoming masterclasses and workshops Data journalism masterclass: 29 July - Discover techni

23rd July 2026 - St Austell Brewery and North London craft brewer Jiddler's Tipple have secured a nationwide listing in more than 400 Sainsbury's stores for Proper Tipple, a limited-edition collaboration IPA inspired by St Austell Brewery's flagship Proper Job. The launch brings together the scale and heritage of one of the South West's leading independent brewers with the creativity and modern brewing approach of a fast-growing craft beer brand. The collaboration was conceiv

Following the announcement this morning from the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, that he will be giving pubs and live music venues an additional 20% discount on their business rates bills from April next year, BII CEO, Steve Alton has commented on what this will mean for BII members and pubs across the UK: "Our members, operating independent pubs at the heart of their communities in towns and high streets across the UK, will be encouraged by this initial step taken by the new P

"The new Prime Minister promised he would deliver much needed support for our cherished community pubs on Business Rates and he has acted quickly to do so. A 20% cut to Business Rates will make a real difference to the bottom lines. "Our pubs and breweries contribute around 40% of turnover as taxation compared to online global giants that only pay a fraction of that to the Treasury. Rebalancing this tax burden on business rates away from businesses that contribute to the comm

Nick Mackenzie, chief executive of Greene King, said: "Pubs have long faced disproportionately higher business rates and today's announcement is much needed relief. It's hugely encouraging that the Prime Minister has chosen to prioritise our sector in his first few days in office, recognising our potential to support local economies and provide jobs in the heart of communities. "We look forward to working with him over the weeks ahead to build on this support and deliver much

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival as principal sponsor for this year's event. The annual festival, now in its 36th year, will bring live music and family entertainment to five main outdoor stages and Shepherd Neame's nine Faversham pubs, as well as other venues throughout the town. Faversham, home to the historic Brewery since 1698, will once again be transformed into a bustling hive of

23rd July 2026: St Austell Brewery has strengthened its presence in Somerset with the acquisition of The Bird in Hand in North Curry, expanding its leased and tenanted estate while partnering with experienced local operators Ravi Keshri and James Eyre. The acquisition reinforces the independent brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale company's commitment to investing in thriving South West pubs and securing their long-term future. The Bird in Hand will continue to be operat

Cask Marque welcomes two new Corporate Members as stakeholders in Cask Marque, Lucky Saint and Ossett Brewery. These companies join the stakeholders in this not for profit organisation which currently has 41 members made up of brewers, pub retailers and trade associations. Ossett Brewery currently have all their own pubs accredited with Cask Marque and joining as a Corporate Member will allow them to share benefits with their free trade outlets. They will also receive beer qu

The deadline to submit content for this month's mailout is Sunday 26th July 2026. Each month, the Guild distributes a newsletter to members, industry partner representatives and the public which contains information and links to our members' latest work. Whether it is a book, an article, a broadcast or an event, this is a great way to share. To submit your work, please fill in the form found here. Guild members and industry partner representatives will automatically receive t

📅 July 28 | 11:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM CEST Mexican Lagers continue to gain attention from brewers and beer drinkers alike. But what makes these beers unique, and how can brewers approach them with confidence? Join us for a technical webinar featuring brewers and industry experts who will share insights from the popular CBC panel session, Exploring Mexican Lagers. During this discussion, we'll take a closer look at the four Mexican Lager styles recently added to the Brewers Asso

Premium supermarket chain Waitrose are running an in-store tasting event this week, pouring three market-leading indie beers in stores across the UK. Customers will have the chance to get involved in the free beer tastings being held at 35 Waitrose stores this week (23rd-25th July), featuring independent breweries Tap Social, Burning Sky and Lost & Grounded. The supermarket were the first in the UK to throw their weight behind the campaign which promotes beer from genuine ind

Please find the BBPA reaction quote to this morning's business rates announcement: Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “For years and years, pubs have paid a disproportionately higher rate which has ground down their ability to keep the doors open, so we're delighted that after working with Andy Burnham’s team prior to his election as Labour Party leader, he has swiftly acted on our concerns and provided new backing to our nation’s pubs as he pr

Harvey’s Brewery is bringing back one of Brighton Bier’s best-loved beers, with the return of South Coast IPA as a limited-edition cask release this August. The revival follows Harvey’s acquisition of the Brighton Bier brands. From the beginning, Harvey’s hoped to see South Coast IPA brewed again and, working alongside Brighton Bier founder Gary Sillence, that ambition has now become a reality. The beer was brewed at Harvey’s Brewery in Lewes, where Gary joined Harvey's Brewe

CAMRA response to new business rates cut for pubs in England Ash Corbett-Collins, CAMRA Chairman, said: “This is a brilliant start to the new Prime Minister’s tenure, living up to the statements that he’s made before about pubs, pints and people. “Our business rates system is grossly unfair to pubs and social clubs, bricks and mortar businesses that are also vital social institutions for their communities and desperately needs reform. “As always we need to see the details at

Women On Tap CIC is proud to announce that the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) will continue as Beer 50/50 partner and headline sponsor of International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) for a third consecutive year. The renewed partnership underlines SIBA's ongoing commitment to inspiring inclusion and driving positive change across the independent brewing sector. Over the past two years, the partnership has delivered a full IWCBD campaign each year

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has invested more than £200,000 in a major refurbishment of The George Hotel in Cranbrook, giving the centuries-old coaching inn a stylish new look while carefully preserving its unique character. The Grade II Listed hotel, which dates back to around 1300, reopened on Friday (July 10) following the completion of the project. At the heart of the transformation is a vibrant new garden terrace, created from a previously un