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BrewDog founder James Watt reported to watchdog over data privacy law breach

A WATCHDOG is looking into complaints that BrewDog co-founder James Watt broke data privacy laws after he contacted thousands of former investors in…

The National (Scotland)

BrewDog co-founder James Watt faces complaints to UK data watchdog

The Information Commissioner’s Office said it is ‘assessing’ information following complaints related to Mr Watt.

Evening Standard

BrewDog co-founder James Watt faces complaints over takeover plans

Mr Watt launched a fresh bid on Wednesday to buy back the company he co-founded

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‘How’s this joker got my details?’: BrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’

Exclusive: Watchdog asked to look into how James Watt got data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join buy-back bid

The Guardian - UK

James Watt in bid to buy back BrewDog months after firm sold off

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has made a bid to buy back the craft beer firm just months after it was acquired out of administration by US company…

The National (Scotland)

BrewDog co-founder James Watt tables bid to buy back beer firm

Mr Watt said 43,000 so-called equity punk investors had joined forces for the bid.

Evening Standard

James Watt launches bid to buy back Brewdog with promise to ‘equity punks’

Mr Watt said 43,000 so-called equity punk investors had joined forces for the bid

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Latest updated list of London pubs showing England v Mexico at 1am on Monday

Check The Standard’s list of pubs staying open for the England v Mexico game, which kicks off at 1am on Monday UK time

Evening Standard

Top BrewDog boss quits months after beer giant fell into administration

ONE of BrewDog’s top bosses has quit the company just months after the Scottish beer giant was sold to the US-based Tilray Brands in the latest…

The National (Scotland)

New owner pours £50 million into BrewDog to 'stabilise' business

THE new owner of the Scottish beer giant BrewDog has said he’s poured more than £50 million into the business since taking it over in a bid to…

The National (Scotland)

BrewDog founder sparks criticism after pledging free shares in new beer company

The founder of BrewDog has sparked criticism after launching a new beer company and pledging to give free shares to people who lost money in his…

The National (Scotland)

How BrewDog showed the limits of community capitalism

When brewery and pub chain BrewDog invited customers to become shareholders through its “Equity for Punks” scheme, it appeared to represent a new model of capitalism. It invited beer enthusiasts to invest in the company and become small shareholders. This allowed the Scottish firm to present itself as a community…

The Conversation

BrewDog US bars to be bought by firm behind UK rescue deal

Tilray Brands said it had agreed to acquire certain key assets across North America.

Evening Standard

BrewDog sold Highland estate for knockdown price after abandoning its reforestation plans

Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’

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Small investors turn on James Watt after BrewDog co-founder admits ‘many mistakes’

Watt apologises to 200,000-plus ‘equity punks’ who joined crowdfunding rounds but were left empty-handed after cut-price sale

The Independent UK

Brewdog’s James Watt admits ‘many mistakes’ as hundreds of jobs lost in sale

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Evening Standard

BrewDog founder ‘heartbroken’ for jobs and investors as he tells of regrets

James Watt shared his sadness after the company was purchased earlier this week.

The Independent UK

BrewDog’s founder James Watt talks of regrets as says he is heartbroken for ‘brilliant equity punks’

James Watt stepped down as chief executive in 2024 to become Brewdog’s ‘captain and co-founder’

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International Business Times UK

Brewdog News: Almost 500 Brits Set To Lose Their Jobs After American Firm Tilray Takes Over

BrewDog's acquisition by Tilray Brands leads to job losses and strategic changes. Discover the impact and future plans for the Scottish craft brewer

The Independent UK

Full list of BrewDog bars closing down after sale to US firm

Tilray has bought the BrewDog brand, its UK brewing operation and 11 of its pub venues across the UK and Ireland as part of the rescue deal

The Independent UK

Britain set for warmest day of the year so far as meteorological spring begins

Temperatures will peak on Thursday, with a high of 18C across the South East, the Met Office said

Evening Standard

BrewDog: List of 38 bars closing down and 11 included in rescue deal

Administrators for the brewer said 38 bars are to close ‘with immediate effect’, while 11 have been acquired in the rescue deal.

The Independent UK

Brewdog sold to US firm for £33m with 38 bars to close and 484 jobs lost

Almost 500 redundancies will be made, though more than 700 roles will be preserved

The Independent UK

BrewDog to close dozens of bars following US takeover

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Evening Standard

BrewDog to shut 38 bars with 484 job losses despite US takeover deal

Tilray Brands, which produces medicinal cannabis and craft beer in the US, bought the BrewDog brand in a £33 million deal.

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