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Beer and sandwiches: At the Granta, Cambridge
There are two “Grantas” in the life of the thinking man or woman. There is Granta, the leading literary journal in the Anglophone world, which published the early William Empson, and is now helmed by the redoubtable Thomas Meaney.
Beer sales have declined, and the World Cup is a big opportunity to get Americans chugging again
Americans are drinking less alcohol than they have in decades, and beer is feeling the hit. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a huge opportunity to get Americans chugging again. Molson Coors North America CMO Sofia Colucci told me the company is making…
MPs told to ban 'cancer' pesticide used in beer, bread and cereal production
Government told to ban 'cancer' pesticide used on crops in UK Campaigners are calling for the Government to ban the spraying of glyphosate on UK crops at harvest following studies linking it to cancer and other illnesses. Glyphosate –…
O'Greedy wants airport beer ban but there's other way to stop rowdy fliers
Michael O'Leary, the boss of possibly the greediest airline on the face of the Earth — and about 25,000ft above it — is trying to ban our airport bevvies again. After years of trying to force us to only have up to TWO drinks before…
Why I'm Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer at the Office
I remember the first time I did it in the office. It felt risky—naughty, even. I studied my surroundings, looking over my shoulder to make sure my boss wouldn't catch me. I didn't want to be reprimanded, or worse, judged. Safe in my…
Edinburgh brewery wins six medals at global beer awards
The Baltic IPA is fermented at 15 degrees and the brewery describes it as a 'spring smasher' with flavours of cut grass, pine forest, honeydew melon, and lemon peel. Cold Town Beer also won two additional gold medals for its Robert the Juice IPA…
'Who needs to be drinking beer at that time?': Ryanair boss calls for pre-flight ban
Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary has proposed a ban on airports serving alcohol to passengers ahead of early morning flights, asserting that such a measure would significantly reduce disruptive behaviour on board aircraft. Mr O'Leary highlighted a…
Should we ban airport breakfast beers? Travel experts debate 'sacred tradition
RYANAIR boss Michael O'Leary has made the headlines today, calling for an early-morning ban on airports serving alcohol to passengers. He's calling for the big change following a rise in badly behaved passengers that have caused f lights forced to…
Over 1100 people enjoyed Strathaven Beer Festival at the weekend
Strathaven Beer Festival returned at the weekend, with punters being treated to a fabulous day of food, drink and music. Despite almost two weeks of stunning weather, the forecast for the day was a “bit iffy”. However, the predictions…
It was great' - see Si King in action at Gateshead Beer Festival
The addition of TV star Si King to a local band's line-up clearly proved a recipe for success at a weekend beer festival where the inspired mix whipped up the crowd. The Hairy Biker - and keen drummer - joined soul and funk favourite Groovetrain at…
Game On: Greene King Brewery Unveils Football Fuelled Seasonal Beers for Summer
Greene King, the UK's leading cask brewer, is launching its seasonal summer cask range alongside a programme of football-themed activations designed to support pubs through a busy summer of sport. The latest seasonal line-up has been developed for…
Abdominal Fat And Brain Health: New Insights Into Ageing
New research indicates that reducing abdominal fat in midlife may significantly slow brain ageing and improve cognitive function, highlighting the importance of glycemic control for brain health. Lower accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife is…
The WNBA's 2026 TV distro plan is (almost) perfect. Let's resolve that 'almost'
Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic's weekly sports business cheat sheet. Name-dropped today: Caitlin Clark, Sabreena Merchant, Annie Costabile, Pablo Torre, Bryson DeChambeau, Coco Gauff, John Sterling, Mina Kimes, Cherie DeVaux, the Met Gala…
Companies Rush to Sell Bonds in Europe's Market at Record Pace
Companies are selling new debt in Europe at the busiest pace ever on Wednesday, storming into the market after earnings to lock in funding while borrowing costs remain low. Sales include Airbus SE 's first bond in nearly six years, beer giant…
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AB InBev named Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year for third time
AB InBev has been named the 2026 Creative Marketer of the Year at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The honorary accolade is presented to a marketer that has built a body of iconic, Lion-winning work over a sustained period of…
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