News
Below is a summary of News from SIBA Nationally and Regionally, as well as from our Brewing and Supplier Associate Members. If you are a member of the press and would like to speak to SIBA regarding a story please contact press@siba.co.uk
- National News
SIBA Statement on the Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing System in Northern Ireland
Commenting on today’s publication of the Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing System in Northern Ireland including the Surrender Principle, SIBA NI Chair William Mayne said: “This detailed review is clear
UK now has 100 fewer breweries than a year ago despite strong demand for independent beer
Figures released today show the UK has 100 fewer breweries in total as of January 2025 compared to January 2024 – with each quarter of 2024 showing a negative net
- Brewery News
Cheers to Women in Brewing: Introducing ‘Viva La Frida’!
Murphy and Son is excited to announce their collaboration with female brewing scientists from the University of Nottingham and Blue Monkey Brewery to unveil a visually striking pink beer, ‘Viva
Hop Champion Hat trick for Hawkins Farming
Herefordshire hop grower, Sarah Hawkins and her team at Hawkins Farming, have achieved an outstanding accolade by winning Champion Hop at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Brewing and Distilling (CIBD)
- Supplier News
Charles Faram Proudly Supports "Keep Cask Alive" Series & Heritage Campaign
At Charles Faram, we are dedicated to supporting the future of British brewing, which is why we are proud to sponsor Keep Cask Alive!, a seven-part documentary series launched on
Murphy and Son Announces Exciting New Partnership with the University of Nottingham’s International Centre for Brewing Science
Technical resources for the brewing sector have been given a boost by the combining of two of the UK’s leading resources of brewing education and support. Murphy and Son is
- Political News
MSPs call for a rethink on outdated attitude towards Scottish pubs and brewers to boost Brand Scotland
26 September 2024 Scotland should rethink its “curiously outdated and unbalanced attitude” to pubs and brewers and recognise that there is huge economic and social potential waiting to be unlocked. This is
Independent Brewers call on Chancellor to 'invest in Britain's pubs' by increasing new draught drinks duty discount to 20%
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), has today called on the Chancellor to expand the draught duty relief to 20%, throwing a lifeline to the struggling pubs and hospitality sector. Under
- Industry News
Charles Faram Proudly Supports "Keep Cask Alive" Series & Heritage Campaign
At Charles Faram, we are dedicated to supporting the future of British brewing, which is why we are proud to sponsor Keep Cask Alive!, a seven-part documentary series launched on
Finalists revealed in ‘Oscar’s of the Beer Industry’ – SIBA Business Awards 2025
Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2025 have today been revealed, highlighting the breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses in the running to be named the best in
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Charles Faram Proudly Supports "Keep Cask Alive" Series & Heritage Campaign
At Charles Faram, we are dedicated to supporting the future of British brewing, which is why we are proud to sponsor Keep Cask Alive!, a seven-part documentary series launched on
Finalists revealed in ‘Oscar’s of the Beer Industry’ – SIBA Business Awards 2025
Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2025 have today been revealed, highlighting the breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses in the running to be named the best in