Heineken suffered a profits hangover in the first half of the year as miserable weather cooled drinkers’ thirst for lager.

Heineken said economic woes were impacting sales across the UK and Western Europe after a weather-hit first half of the year.

Dutch beer giant Heineken has reached a deal to acquire Tiger beer maker Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) for $5.1bn (€4.14bn).

CUSTOMERS of a well-known publican could be swapping their favourite tipple for Newcastle Brown Ale if his latest investment venture kicks off.