Responding to the proposals for calorie counts on pints as reported in The Sun, Chief Executive of the Society of Independent Brewers, James Calder said: “Just when we are starting on the long road to recovery from the devastating impacts of Covid, the Government is planning another costly and complicated hit to struggling pubs and […]
With cask beer sales hit a new campaign says “Cask is BACK, so back CASK” A new campaign launching today is calling on beer drinkers to back British brewing and pubs and opt for a pint of fresh cask beer from a local independent brewery when they return to pubs next week. Sales of hand-pulled […]
Responding to the Government announcement of a new £1.5bn pot of business rates support for those which have not previously benefitted, including breweries, SIBA Chief Executive James Calder said; “It is hugely positive news that Government has finally recognised that many sectors, including brewing have been left behind over the last 12 months and are […]
Commenting on the Tied Pubs Bill becoming law yesterday (23 March 2021), Chief Executive of the Society of Independent Brewers, James Calder said: “With the passage of the Tied Pubs Bill in Scotland last night, pub tenants will now have the same statutory rights that have been provided in England and Wales under a Pubs […]
The SIBA Business Awards 2021 last night awarded the very best businesses from across the beer and brewing industry, highlighting businesses who have not just survived but excelled across a range of awards categories – during what has been quite possibly one of the toughest 12 months the brewing, beer and pubs sector has ever […]
Responding to the First Minister’s statement today (16 March 2021) on the reopening of the Scottish economy, Chief Executive of the Society of Independent Brewers, James Calder said: “It is encouraging that the First Minister has taken the first steps to reopen pubs in Scotland with outdoor services from 26 April, but this is several […]
The Finalists in the prestigious SIBA Business Awards 2021 have today been revealed, naming the the UK’s best independent craft brewing businesses, beer retailers, pubs, bars, restaurants and bottle shops across the UK. Two new categories were added this year for Covid Brewery Initiative and Covid Supplier Initiative, seeking to highlight brewing and supplier businesses going the extra […]
Case Study by Saxon Packaging As proud, Silver Members of SIBA for over 6 years and counting, BeerX has always been an event we have looked forward to each year and has long been a key date in our calendars here at Saxon Packaging. Our team has always enjoyed attending and exhibiting, meeting fellow SIBA […]
Over 17 & 18 March advisers from Napthens Solicitors are available to BeerX Online attendees for virtual 1 to 1 meetings. Book a 45 minute session with the specialist of your choice. Simply email Napthens using the link below and they will arrange a virtual meeting with you on a first come first served basis. To […]
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget 2021, James Calder, SIBA Chief Executive said: “Today, the Chancellor spent an extraordinary amount of taxpayers money to help keep the economy moving and jobs protected, pledging almost fifty-nine billion to policies including furlough extensions, continued business rates cuts, grants for hospitality of up to £9k and a series […]