Marston’s Brewery faces closure, with around 310 employees affected. Here’s who I’ve contacted, what they’ve said and why Burton’s brewing heritage matters.

Could your vote make beer cheaper? We compare Labour, the Conservatives and Reform UK to see which party’s policies could have the biggest impact on beer duty, pub prices, brewery closures and the future of British beer. Vote in our poll and find out which party might be best for beer drinkers.

The UK has lost 137 breweries in a year, according to CAMRA and SIBA. Is the craft beer boom over, or is the industry simply evolving? Here’s the real story behind brewery closures in 2026.