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Beer and sandwiches: At the Globe Inn in Rye
Woodsmoke-woozy and trampled with the muddy boot residue of a proper Cosy Pub (Telegraph -certified), the Globe Inn Marsh in the medieval port town of Rye is also where you can settle in for a coastal Sussex feast – from catches of the day…
GLP-1s could cause beer sales to take a hit, report says
(NewsNation) — One benefit reported by people taking GLP-1 medications is a reduction in alcohol cravings and consumption, but the drugs' growing popularity has created new challenges for beer companies. According to Reuters, Heineken…
New Heineken boss says 'more to do' despite stronger beer sales
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The new boss of Heineken has said there is “more…
Beer up 3p a pint - and wine by 18p a bottle - after 'record booze tax hike
A bottle of wine is set to jump by 18p after a record rise in booze duty, drinkers have been warned. A pint of beer will rise 3p, and a bottle of lager by 8p once VAT is included, according to industry analysis. It comes after what is expected to…
New Heineken boss says 'more to do' despite stronger beer sales
The new boss of Heineken has said there is “more to do” to speed up progress despite reporting stronger demand for beer. The Dutch brewing giant revealed sales improved in the third quarter of 2026, as the volume of beer bought by…
XX-XY Athletics activist speaks out on ejection from NWSL match after fans threw food and beer at them
Around 20 'Save Women's Sports' activists wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts were forcibly escorted out of a Portland Thorns match on Friday night after members of the group were struck and verbally berated by other fans during a demonstration…
Pint prices to rise as Healey hikes beer duty
The price of a pint is set to rise by 2p after John Healey announced plans to hike beer duty, saddling pubs with more costs despite a commitment to cut their business rates. The Chancellor said alcohol duty, which is charged on every pint sold…
'Premiumisation and policy reforms can drive beer category growth': UBL CEO and MD
What were some key highlights during this period? This quarter has been very solid. The beer category in India is at a tipping point. We have a healthy price mix and State mix. We also expanded gross margins by almost 200 bps despite facing severe…
New Heineken boss says 'more to do' despite stronger beer sales
The Dutch brewing giant revealed sales improved in the third quarter of 2026, as the volume of beer bought by customers accelerated. It marked a positive first update since Rafa Oliveira joined Heineken as its new chief executive earlier this…
Budget boost for London's pubs and breweries - but pint prices increase
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Pub and beer groups have heaped praise on the…
U.K. Alcohol Tax Review Finds Reformulation, but Health Effects Remain Unclear
A U.K. government evaluation found the alcohol-duty changes encouraged lower-strength products and reformulation, particularly among beer producers, but could not establish effects on health or crime harms. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and HM…
Denmark's Carlsberg Tees Up India Listing
The papers, dated Tuesday, propose a placing of around 86.42 million new equity shares. The offer price will be determined based on market demand, the company said. Analysts at Bernstein earlier this year calculated that the group's Indian business…
Animal-borne Shamonda virus infects and kills a human for the first time
A person has contracted and died from the Shamonda virus, a disease-causing microbe that had been thought to only infect animals, for the first time. The incident, while unlikely to herald a more widespread outbreak, is a potent reminder of the…
Labour adds 2p to the cost of a pint as John Healey hikes alcohol duty
The Chancellor has pushed up alcohol duty. John Healey has increased alcohol duty, with 2p added to the cost of a pint of beer and up to 12p to a bottle of wine. The rise comes in line with Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation, which is currently…
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VML India appoints Kiran Ramamurthy as CEO
VML India has announced a leadership transition effective December 1, 2026. Babita Baruah, currently CEO of VML India, will step into a senior regional leadership role as head of the Ford business. Succeeding her, industry leader Kiran Ramamurthy…
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