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Greene King’s Annual Charity Event Raises an Estimated £350,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Greene King brought together more than 140 supplier partners from across the hospitality industry at its fifth annual Macmillan Charity Day and Gala dinner, raising…

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Hospitality Outlets Flat in Second Quarter After Rapid Churn of Closures and Openings

The number of UK licensed premises held steady in the second quarter of 2026 following a fast turnover of closures and openings, NIQ’s latest Hospitality…

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SLTA Calls for Reform of Business Rates and VAT Reduction in Scotland

The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to cut business rates by 20% for some pubs, social clubs…

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Food Tech CEO Urges PM Andy Burnham to ‘Undo Damage’ Dealt To Small And Medium Businesses By Predecessors

A UK food technology entrepreneur has called on the new Prime Minister to review policies which disproportionately impact small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as he begins to set out his plan for government.

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Marston’s Reports Strong Trading Thanks to World Cup Boost and New Sports Format

Marston’s PLC has reported a strong trading performance driven by England’s World Cup run and its new “Grandstand” sports-pub format, with the group confirming it is on track to hit full-year profit expectations and could begin returning cash to shareholders next year.

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