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Government Considers Age Restrictions on Zero-Alcohol Beverages
The government is said to be exploring the possibility of introducing age restrictions on the sale of zero-alcohol and low-alcohol beverages, a move that has…
Fullers Report Strong Festive Trading
Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported a strong Christmas and New Year trading period, achieving like-for-like sales of 8.2% for the five-week period, against a…
Darts Legend, Stephen Bunting, Visits The Brackens Pub As Winner Of National Darts Final Is Crowned
Darts fever hit Alvaston on Sunday as local favourite The Brackens welcomed fans for Craft Union’s ‘Darts Round the Board Grand Final’, with professional darts…
More Than 20 Hospitality And Leisure Uses Face Bigger Business-Rates Rises Than Pubs, New Data Shows
Following the announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves of a “temporary support” package for pubs new analysis shows that pubs are far from the most exposed…
Stonegate Moves to Streamline Business Amid Tough Trading Climate
Stonegate Group has reportedly brought in external advisers as it looks to simplify its corporate structure in response to ongoing pressures across the hospitality sector….
Chancellor Confirms Further Short-Term Business Rates Help For Pubs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that pubs are set to receive additional short-term financial support, following mounting concern across the sector over sharp increases in…
CAMRA Cheers UK’s Best Pub Saving Superheroes and Defenders of Heritage
CAMRA has named the Hull Community Pub Society, who saved the New Clarence in Hull, as winners of its Pub Saving Awards 2025 – the first…
Scottish Budget: Business Rates Announcement Branded “Underwhelming”
The Scottish Budget has been branded as “underwhelming” in terms of business rates changes announced, according to Louise Daly, Head of Business Rates in Scotland…
Urban Pubs & Bars Continues London Growth Strategy with Sixth Acquisition of 2026
London independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has announced the acquisition of The Birdcage in East London from Brewdog, marking its sixth acquisition of…
NTIA Seeks Legal Advice On Businesses Marginalised From Rates Support
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has confirmed it is seeking legal advice following continued government signalling, through media briefings rather than formal policy announcements,…
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Leading Hospitality Figures Honoured in King’s New Year List
Several prominent professionals from the UK hospitality and catering sectors have received honours in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026, acknowledging their substantial contributions…
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Hospitality In 2026: Three Key Trends For The Optimal Guest Experience
By Geoff Ryskamp, VP and Executive Advisor, Hospitality at Medallia (www.medallia.com) As we look ahead to 2026, the next year will be a pivotal year…
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Kit Out Your Business with Outdoor Furniture for 2026
Warm sunny days and balmy evenings may seem far off, but with great discounts available across our extensive range of outdoor furniture that will fit…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: A Pyrrhic Victory?
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. So, the government is set to U-turn on its catastrophic business rates policy for pubs. About time, some might…
