Popular British pub chain Marston's has announced an increase in drink prices following tax hikes on employers in the recent budget.

The price of a pint has risen by around 10p with these increases varying across the country. 

A spokesperson for the firm said: "At Marston's, we pride ourselves on offering great value and experiences for our guests every day of the week.

"We regularly review our pricing as part of the normal course of business and our teams work hard to minimise the impact of external pressures on our customers and pub partners."

In its latest preliminary results, the company said it had made £42.1m in profit before tax, representing a rise of around 64.5% since last year. 

However, it warned that the autumn budget had put some "additional pressure on costs," forcing it to increase prices.

In the budget, the government announced increases to employer national insurance contributions and the national living wage. 

Since this was announced, many businesses have shared their concerns that cost pressures could be passed on to customers.

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Brewing firm announces the axing of 11 beers across the country

This comes after Carlsberg Marston, a brewing company that was part-owned by Marston's until July, announced the axing of 11 beers.

Carlsberg Marston is responsible for an "unrivalled portfolio" of beers, which includes major brands like Carlsberg, San Miguel, Brooklyn Brewery, Birrificio Angelo Poretti, Hobgoblin and Shipyard.

These are the 11 beers being discontinued by the brand following a review of its product line:

  • Banks's Mild
  • Banks's Sunbeam
  • Bombardier
  • Eagle IPA
  • Jennings Cumberland Ale
  • Mansfield Dark Smooth
  • Mansfield Original Bitter
  • Marston's Old Empire
  • Marston's 61 Deep
  • Ringwood Boondoggle
  • Ringwood Old Thumper

The price of a pint has risen by around 10p with these increases varying across the country.