Harriet Cross is in the news as UK High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago since 2020, after serving as Boston Consul-General.
BrewDog, the Scottish craft brewer, has been acquired by US cannabis and drinks company Tilray for £33 million after falling into administration. The deal results in 38 bar closures, 484 job losses, and leaves crowdfund investors with no returns. The remaining 11 bars and UK operations will continue under Tilray.
BrewDog, once valued at $1 billion, was sold for £33 million ($44 million) to Tilray Brands, leading to nearly 40 closures and 500 job losses. Innis & Gunn was acquired by C&C Group for £4.5 million amid financial struggles, with redundancies expected. Both deals mark significant shifts in Scottish craft brewing.