Food wholesaler Booker has begun to restrict its supply of beer and cider due to the CO2 shortage across Europe and the UK.

Food wholesaler Booker has begun to restrict its supply of beer and cider due to the CO2 shortage across Europe and the UK.

A special free-from menu has been launched by Star Pubs and Bars to assist licensees with meeting demand for such dishes.

A popular London pub became national news on Friday night when it caught fire with 72 firefighters putting out the blaze.

Research has revealed that food hygiene is a "postcode lottery" with more than a third of areas in the UK not meeting minimum standards for high-risk food businesses, including pubs.

New research claims more needs to be done in the foodservice and hospitality sector to stop allergen contamination in the supply chain.

London brewer Fourpure has launched a range of beers in collaboration with six breweries across six different continents – and is touring the country's pubs and taprooms to show them off.

Concern has been raised that the beer taps may begin to run dry as soon as next week due to a critical shortage of CO2 in the supply chain.