Heineken has announced a substantial investment exceeding £44 million into hundreds of its pubs across the UK, a move expected to create approximately 850 jobs.

The Dutch brewing giant’s Star Pubs operation, which manages 2,350 sites nationwide, is undertaking this significant financial commitment despite a challenging period for the pub sector.

The industry has faced considerable pressure over the past year, grappling with escalating labour costs and increases in national insurance contributions.

Concurrently, consumer spending has been constrained by concerns over inflation and rising unemployment, further impacting pub revenues.…