Christmas, inexorably, is coming and, along with the New Year celebrations, we can only hope that…
Category: Editorial
Introduction to October/November 2023 issue
I’m sure that most readers are aware of the grim story of the Crooked House in…
Introduction to the August/September 2023 edition
Once again, I bring you mixed messages. Sadly, more London independent breweries have closed (see the…
Introduction to June/July 2023 edition
As reported in the Brewery News column, we continue to lose breweries, both locally and nationally.…
Introduction to April/May 2023 edition
Sadly, the situation as regards our precious pubs and breweries is not improving, with new closures…
Introduction to the Feb/March 2023 edition
At the beginning of the current set of financial problems, I think that most of us…
Autumn Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement was delivered on 17 November, just as we went…
Introduction to October / November 2022 edition
As with the last edition, I’d like to keep this edition as upbeat as possible but,…
Introduction to August / September 2022 edition
A recent report tells us that the number of pubs in England and Wales currently stands…
Introduction to the June/July 2022 edition
CAMRA held its first AGM and Members’ Weekend for two years in Eastbourne over the weekend…