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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Midlands boasts cheapest average pint price in Britain - where is the most expensive?
The Midlands has another claim to fame, this time boasting the cheapest average price for a pint in the UK. Pints in the region average £4.68, while the UK average now sits at £4.83, according to The Sun. Wrexham, on the other hand, is the cheapest city to down a pint, with beers here as low as £2. Read more: New PIP rules will see 'millions plunged into hardship' As for individual brands in London, a pint of Guinness could set you back £6.45, Birra Moretti £7.17, and Camden Hells £7.05. The survey revealed that pint prices in the Midlands increased by 5.15% between January and April, while London bucked the trend with a 1.22% decrease since February. As for the most expensive, Witney in Oxfordshire has secured that unfortunate title. It has been found to be 50p more expensive have London. The Pint Report, by Online Marketing Surgery, said: 'It's clear that prices in certain areas are well beyond the national average. "This suggests a noticeable divide in cost, depending on region, particularly in parts of London and the South East where higher living costs may be influencing prices." An Alliance Online spokeswoman said: 'The Welsh city of Wrexham is crowned the cheapest place in the UK for a beer. 'Famous for Wrexham AFC, headed up by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, their fans will be happy to know that they have access to bargain beer after a match.' Join our dedicated BirminghamLive WhatsApp community for the latest updates sent straight to your phone as they happen. You can also sign up to our Money Saving Newsletter which is sent out daily via email with all the updates you need to know on the cost of living, including DWP and HMRC changes, benefits, payments, banks, bills and shopping discounts. et the top stories in your inbox to browse through at a time that suits you.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Craft beer prices have rocketed since start of year amid rising costs and tax hikes
CRAFT beer prices have rocketed since the start of the year — giving drinkers a major hangover. Prices have jumped by up to 12.5 per cent since January, The Morning Advertiser Pint Price Survey has revealed. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said many landlords are having to charge more just to stay open in the face of rising raw material costs and tax rises. The survey said the biggest price rise was for BrewDog Punk IPA, which was £5.64 a pint in January but is now £6.34. Camden Hells has also climbed to £6.34, up 10.8 per cent from £5.72. Others have seen more modest increases, just 1.7 per cent for Camden Pale Ale, which has gone from £5.59 to £5.69. The average price of a draught pint across all types has crept up to £5.17, compared with £5.08 six months ago. CAMRA chairman Ash Corbett-Collins said: 'It's incredibly frustrating for consumers to see the price of a pint rise yet again. 'It's really important that we talk about the reasons that the price of beer is rising — it's hikes in the price of raw materials for brewers, energy costs staying high, pubs being squeezed by a challenging business rates system and rises in National Insurance contributions. 'Increasing the price of a pint is sometimes the only option for pubs, as not doing so risks closing their doors for ever.' Whitbread, owner of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, has reported a 16 per cent fall in food and drink sales as it overhauls its restaurants. 1 Pint prices on the rise and Maccies axes beloved item MORRISONS OVER STORM MORRISONS bosses said it had 'bounced back' from a Christmas cyber attack, as it posted stronger sales and profits for the latest quarter. But the UK's fifth-largest supermarket chain warned inflation is driving 'subdued' sentiment among shoppers. The Bradford-based business yesterday revealed group sales grew by 4.2 per cent to £3.9billion for the 13 weeks to April 27 compared with the same 2024 quarter. Morrisons is pushing ahead with a turnaround plan which includes closing cafés along with meat and fish counters. NO BEAUTY BID MIKE Ashley's Frasers Group has pulled out of the bidding process for cosmetic retailer Revolution Beauty. Frasers, which owns Sports Direct, said it 'does not intend to make an offer'. The make-up firm had said Frasers was 'one of a number of parties conducting due diligence' after it put itself up for sale last month. But the withdrawal raises questions over the future of the troubled beauty brand.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Premier League Darts blasted after ‘absolute joke' pint prices for Leeds night revealed
PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS have been slammed after their ridiculous pint prices were revealed. The competition, taking place in Leeds, returned to the first direct Arena on Thursday night. 2 Fans were quick to berate the price of drinks at the venue, with eye-watering numbers greeting them as they approached the bar. You'd expect prices to be a bit kinder up north than in London, but spectators were met with a completely different story as they queued up for booze. Many had to rub their eyes in disbelief as the number "£9.25" was lit up alongside the wording "Single Pint Cup". For two pints, it was £18.50. That sparked outrage on social media, with one account - Football Away Days on X - labelling the prices as "an absolute joke". In the comments, spectators were livid. influencers and anyone with money. Others were more realistic about the pricing, saying: "I was there last night and the queues were massive. A 2-pinter lasted all night at those prices." Another added: "It's the price of the arena. Not "the darts". Humphries and Gerwyn Price sealed play-off places alongside Littler, who defeated the Welshman in the last four. Rob Cross, Humphries defeated Michael van Gerwen, and Bunting overcame Chris Dobey.
