Major rule change coming into force at UK pubs in days - how you'll be affected
- Relaxed regulations allowing UK pubs to serve takeaway pints will end on March 31, 2025, after being extended since 2020 and 2023.
- Chris Philp emphasized the importance of supporting British pubs, stating they are a cornerstone of communities.
- The British Beer and Pub Association expressed disappointment at the government's decision, noting that no widespread issues had arisen since the easement's introduction.
- A BBPA spokesperson urged the Prime Minister to reconsider the impact, claiming the decision would increase costs and administrative burdens on pubs.
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Major rule change coming into force at UK pubs in days - how you'll be affected
Relaxed regulations allowing takeaway pints to be served at UK pubs and bars will come to an end on March 31, 2025.
News, nuggets and longreads 29 March 2025: Orbital
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got Irish pubs, pub sofas, and barroom fiction. First, an interesting nugget of news: Leeds-based craft brewery Northern Monk has signed a UK distribution deal with Spanish brewery Damm. The latter will now distribute a couple of Northern Monk’s beers across the UK. Russell Bisset, founder of Northern Monk, is quoted as saying: “2025 will see Northern Mon…
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