Nearly half of wine in UK pubs and bars is short-measured

A report released by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has revealed that 70% of beer and wine served in UK pubs and bars is short-measured, resulting in significant financial losses for consumers. The study highlighted that an average beer drinker is losing approximately £88.40 annually, while a wine drinker loses around £114.40 per year due to under-pouring. The CTSI's findings come at a time when alcohol prices have been steadily rising. According to the Office for National Statistics, alcohol prices have increased by 6.1% over the past year, though recent months have seen a slower rise of 0.3%. Miles Beale, CEO of the WSTA, emphasised the need for accurate measures: “We are calling on the hospitality sector to ensure that consumers get value for money by making sure they are correctly measuring the drinks they are serving.” Labour MP Jess Phillips expressed her concern over the issue, particularly in the context of the ongoing cost of living crisis. “Being able ...