Pubs and hospitality businesses hoping for a reduction in VAT have been warned that a cut would come with a significant cost to the public finances, casting fresh doubt over the prospect of a lower rate for the sector.

Brislington’s longest serving licensee, Duncan Smith of The Sandringham on Sandy Park Road, has been awarded a prestigious Dedicated Service Award by Heineken owned Star Pubs.

The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) is calling on councils across Scotland to learn from the problems being experienced in Edinburgh, one month after the city’s visitor levy came into force.

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Heathrow today, Wednesday 26 August, with the creation of 100 new jobs.

J T Davies & Sons Holdings Limited, the parent company of Henley based pub operator Brakspear, has reported turnover of £47.9m for the year ended…

Scotland’s hospitality sector needs fundamental reform of the business rates system if businesses are to survive and invest for the future, industry leaders have warned First Minister John Swinney.

Worcester’s pubs are at the heart of a new heritage trail inviting residents and visitors to explore the city’s fascinating past while enjoying some of its most historic hospitality venues.

Newcastle City Council has taken a significant step towards ending its Late Night Levy, with councillors backing proposals to withdraw the charge…

England’s pubs, clubs and live music venues could use the Government’s forthcoming business rates cut to unlock tens of millions of pounds of new investment, according to research from money.co.uk

New research from The Knowledge Bank, Scotland Food & Drink’s insight hub, has found that more than half of Scots (58%) say they are cutting…