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Why Britain is facing an Old Speckled Hen shortage

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The Independent UK

Britain faces shortage of popular ale weeks after it was sold to Spanish beer giant

Estrella Damm bought the business from Greene King earlier this month

The Independent UK

Only ONE Wetherspoon pub in London is staying open for England's 1am World Cup match against Mexico

Staffing issues and depleted beer stocks means hundreds of pubs in London won’t be open for the game

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer's bid to win over England fans immediately backfires

POLICE chiefs across the UK have criticised the Labour Government after it U-turned and decided to allow pubs to stay open to show the upcoming…

The National (Scotland)

Police chiefs condemn timing of decision to let pubs stay open for England match

The National Police Chiefs’ Council also asked England fans to be considerate to others and drink ‘sensibly’ during the game.

Evening Standard

Many pubs to remain closed for England-Mexico World Cup game: ‘We’re not a nightclub’

Venues across England and Wales have been permitted to stay open late for the match, which kicks off at 1am on Monday

The Independent UK

Many pubs set to remain closed for England-Mexico World Cup game

Sir Keir Starmer said pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open late for the match which kicks off at 1am on Monday.

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Major UK pub chain hits fans with £5 charge for World Cup bookings

England and Scotland fans must pay a deposit that's usually reserved for Christmas Day

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Forget limoncello! How Lillet became the fruity, floral drink of the summer

In 2008, only 70,000 cases of this classic French aromatised wine were sold. In 2024, that boomed to 1.3m. What accounts for its sudden enormous resurgence?

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The Independent UK

Greene King to sell famous ale brand to Spanish brewer as fears rise over future of brewery

The Independent UK

Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer

The owner of Estrella is to buy the brands and transfer production to its recently built brewery site in Bedford over a transition period.

Evening Standard

Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand

Pub owner’s sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyer

The Guardian - UK

London Marathon 2026: All the freebies and perks runners can claim

Here’s a list of all the freebies you can claim as a TCS London Marathon runner this weekend

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The Independent UK

Brewery giant to sell 150 pubs and close another 20 under major plans

The firm is also planning to convert another 150 into tenanted sites

Evening Standard

150 Greene King pubs at risk of closure under shake-up

The UK’s pubs are under immense cost pressures from rising wage bills, increasing business rates and a difficult consumer spending backdrop

Evening Standard

Pub chain Greene King to sell 150 venues in major shake-up

The brewing and retail group will also close around 20 sites

Evening Standard

Central London pub faces sanctions for THIRD time after one man complains about noise

The Globe, opposite Baker Street station, last faced restrictions when the neighbour complained about hearing ‘faint giggles’ from customers

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Evening Standard

Blue Monday: All the best deals to help you get through the most depressing day of the year

Beat the January blues with our round-up of the best deals, discounts, and freebies for Blue Monday

Evening Standard

Budget threatens jobs and venues, pub bosses warn as business rates rise

Pubs, restaurants and small shops are all expected to see their property tax payments jump from the next financial year.

The Guardian - UK

Tax pubs on profit not turnover, urges Greene King boss

Chain reports £147m loss last year as business rates blamed for accelerating closures

Evening Standard

Government needs to overhaul ‘unfair’ business rates, says Greene King boss

Nick Mackenzie, boss of the 1,500-strong pub firm, said reduced property tax payments were needed to drive investment and new jobs.

Evening Standard

Greene King-backed Hickory’s to open 10 restaurants a year

The BBQ smokehouse brand, which was acquired by Greene King in 2022, has said it sees a ‘substantial opportunity’ to grow despite sector challenges.

The Independent UK

Rise in national insurance to hit jobs and investment, high street bosses warn

The rate of employer national insurance contributions increases from 13.8% to 15% on Sunday April 6.

The National (Scotland)

How you can get a free pint at pubs across Scotland during the Six Nations

Here is how people in Scotland can get a free pint at Greene King pubs as the Six Nations kicks off.

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