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
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)
Last minute gift for a beer lover? South West's Best Independent Beers revealed just in time for Christmas
The best beers in the South West of England have today been revealed with the announcement of this year’s SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024 – the UK’s leading beer competition
- Supplier News
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
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)
- 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MSPs call for a rethink on outdated attitude towards Scottish pubs and brewers to boost Brand Scotland
26 September 2024 Scotland should rethink its “curiously outdated and unbalanced attitude” to pubs and brewers and recognise that there is huge economic and social potential waiting to be unlocked.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
HIT Training Ltd Welcomes Government Reforms to Functional Skills and Shorter Apprenticeships
HIT Training Ltd, alongside its divisions HIT Training, Connect2Care and EDN, welcomes the Government’s reforms to Functional Skills requirements and the introduction of shorter apprenticeships. These changes will remove unnecessary
Entry deadline extended for SIBA Business Awards 2025
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today extended the closing date for entries into the SIBA Business Awards 2025 by two weeks, with a new closing date of 16th
Latest 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