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Craft Union Celebrates Outstanding Operators at Annual Awards Ceremony
Craft Union Pub Company has celebrated the achievements of its operators from across the UK at its annual Craft Union Operator Awards. The awards shine…
Punch Pubs & Co. Acquires The Idle Valley Tap Pub In Retford
Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of the Idle Valley Tap in Retford. The much-loved pub, located on Carolgate in the town, will undergo a refurbishment in spring 2027.
Amber Taverns Unveils Carter & Co Following £160k Wakefield Investment
Amber Taverns is giving one of Wakefield’s established pubs a new lease of life with the opening of Carter & Co today, Friday 13 November,…
Ministers Rule Out Permanent Hospitality VAT Cut as MPs from All Aides press for relief
The Government has indicated it will not introduce a permanent cut to VAT on hospitality, despite cross-party calls in Parliament for lower rates to help…
Punch Pubs & Co. Agrees Acquisition of 24 Pubs From Greene King
Punch Pubs & Co has agreed a deal to acquire 24 pubs from Greene King. The high-quality pubs, located across England and Scotland, represent a significant long-term investment…
Oldham Community Pub Reopens Following Makeover
The Townhall Tavern, located on Yorkshire Street in Oldham, officially reopened on Thursday 29th October following an investment of £308,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.
Liverpool Leads on Group Dining as Leeds Diners Book on the Fly, EatClub Data Shows
EatClub has published its first Restaurant Index, an analysis of dining behaviour across its UK operating cities that shows how eating out varies from one city to the next.
Historic London Pub Reopens After £1m Greene King Investment
Historic London pub, the Albert, located on Victoria St, has reopened following a £1m investment from Greene King. The investment has transformed the exterior and interior…
Heartwood Collection Acquires The Abbey Field, Kenilworth
Hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Abbey Field in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The pub will undergo a multi-million-pound refurbishment…
Government to Cut Packaging Costs for Pubs and Hospitality Businesses
Pubs, restaurants and other licensed hospitality venues are set to see a reduction in packaging-related costs under measures announced by the UK Government aimed at…
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The Secret Vault Of Covent Garden: Virgin 5-Star Designer Furniture From Unopened West End Landmark Heads To Historic Unreserved Auction
A multi-million-pound trove of pristine, bespoke British luxury across 149 keys and magnificent public spaces—crafted by Europe’s leading luxury manufacturers…
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Can You Still Hire A Chef From Abroad? The Trade Deal Visa Few Operators Have Heard Of
For years, the answer to an empty station in a busy kitchen was often found overseas. According to Home Office data, 6,203 chefs were granted Skilled Worker visas in the year to March 2024, more than any other occupation on the route.
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The Secret Vault Of Covent Garden: Virgin 5-Star Designer Furniture From Unopened West End Landmark Heads To Historic Unreserved Auction
A multi-million-pound trove of pristine, bespoke British luxury across 149 keys and magnificent public spaces—crafted by Europe’s leading luxury manufacturers…
