More than half of Brits without a ticket to this year’s Glastonbury festival would prefer to watch the event in a pub.

Commenting on the announcement, funding specialists Aurora Capital told The Morning Advertiser (The MA) this was a “big move” and a “warning sign” for the sector.

Cornish brewer and pub operator St Austell has reported a strong annual performance despite ongoing economic headwinds.

“Removing a penny off beer duty does not constitute meaningful support, if they are serious about protecting pubs in the ...