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13 January 2026
Thatchers Cider is bringing the thrill of rugby to the heart of pubs with the launch of ‘Perfection in Every Drop Kick’, a brand new interactive mobile game designed to add fun and theatre to
12 January 2026
The BII is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 BII Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA), in partnership with Sky Business.
09 January 2026
The BII has welcomed the news of a possible rethink on the business rates increases, placed on its already overburdened members, running independent pubs in communities across the UK.
04 December 2025
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today released the results of their flash survey following the Chancellor’s budget announcement last week, with the devastating impact of broken promise
21 November 2025
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs).
07 November 2025
PubAid, the industry’s positive voice for pubs, has appointed Kate Nicholls OBE as its new President.
05 November 2025
Only A Pavement Away, the charity supporting people looking to rebuild their lives through employment opportunities in hospitality, is launching a nationwide fundraising campaign this Christmas – On
05 November 2025
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has invested in the installation of new lifesaving defibrillators at six of its pubs across Kent and Essex.
20 August 2025
Somerset cider makers, Thatchers, has kicked off its earliest harvest in history — a full 10 days ahead of schedule — thanks to this year’s long, hot summer.
17 July 2025
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has unveiled a fresh new look for its award-winning Whitstable Bay collection of beers.
08 July 2025
Somerset cider experts, Thatchers, based at Myrtle Farm in Sandford, have taken home four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.
04 July 2025
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their new Chair Elect is Clive Price of Barons Pub Company. The position will be formalised at the BII AGM on 9th September, when Cli
05 June 2025
Faversham-based brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has teamed up with fellow independent business Kent Crisps for a delicious new partnership.
28 May 2025
Thatchers Haze took the bank holiday weekend to the next level today with a sky-high stunt that saw Radio X presenter Sunta Templeton broadcast a once in a lifetime DJ set whi
09 May 2025
HEINEKEN SmartDispense® is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative new vodcast series, “Three Landlords Walk into a Bar.” This exciting campaign, aims to celebrate the unique stor
