Iconic British Pint Protected
The iconic British pint will be saved from competing measurements such as the Aussie "schooner." Following pressure from Trending In The News, ministers have stepped in to close a legal loophole that could have allowed draught beer to be sold in metric units.
Key Amendment Ensures Tradition
A key amendment to the Product and Regulation Bill will now enshrine in law that draught beer, cider, and milk in reusable bottles must continue to be sold by the pint.
Victory for British Heritage
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds hailed the move as a victory for British heritage, emphasizing the importance of the British pint in local pubs.
Support from the Hospitality Sector
He added that the change will be welcomed by the hospitality sector, ensuring businesses can continue selling millions of pints in the years ahead.
Political Reaction
Shadow Business and Trade Secretary Andrew Griffiths praised the move as a win for Sun readers and a "significant government U-turn," highlighting Labour's attempt to change the British pint through a backdoor bill.
Future of Pint Secured
Without Conservative intervention, the fate of the pint would have rested solely in the hands of the Business Secretary, according to Mr. Griffiths.
Price Increase Alert
The news comes as the average price of a pint is set to surge past £5 for the first time, with pub chiefs warning of necessary price increases to cover rising labor costs.
