Government to Blame for Pub Closures, New Research Finds
The public holds the Government responsible for record pub closures, according to new research conducted by the Long Live the Local campaign and More in…
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Heineken Announces £40 Million Investment in the “Great British Local”
Heineken has revealed plans to invest more than £44 million into improvements for hundreds of its UK pubs, creating nearly 1,000 new jobs across the…
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Royal State Visit Delivers Whisky Tariff Breakthrough for UK Drinks Trade
The UK’s licensed drinks trade is celebrating a significant commercial victory after US President Donald Trump announced the complete removal of American tariffs on whisky…
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Spirits Sector Responds to £94m Fall in UK Spirits Duty Revenue
Eight trade bodies representing the spirits sector have written to the Chancellor warning of serious financial harm caused by recent tax increases. The warning comes…
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Survey Reveals Regional Pint Price Gap
With approximately 38,600 licensed pubs still trading across the United Kingdom, the great British local remains a cornerstone of community life — and as beer…
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Indie Beer Week 2026 Begins Today as 700 Breweries Now Back the Campaign
Indie Beer Week 2026 begins today, promoting ‘independent beer, pubs and people’ via a string of events taking place in pubs, bars and brewery taprooms…
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Easter Boosts UK On-Trade as Footfall and Dwell Time Rise
The UK on-trade delivered a strong performance over the Easter 2026 Bank Holiday weekend, with increased footfall and longer visits driving meaningful volume growth across…
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Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Steadies but Costs Weaken Small Businesses
Hospitality leaders remain cautious about the future despite a steady level of optimism in early 2026, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ,…
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Shepherd Neame Launches New Sports Bar Concept ‘Sin Bin’
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame officially opened its vibrant new sports bar, Sin Bin, at Chatham’s Maritime Marina on Tuesday evening (March 31)….
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April Cost Increases Will Force Two-Thirds of Hospitality to Cut More Jobs
New member survey results from UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster reveal the damaging impact another…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading…
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As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”
Britain’s night-time economy is being hit by a perfect storm, surging fuel prices, global instability and looming business rate increases, while countries like Australia take…
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Stonegate Pours Over 100,000 Pints of Guinness as St Patrick’s Day Boosts Pub Trade
St Patrick’s Day celebrations saw Stonegate pour over 100,000 pints of Guinness across its Managed estate and Craft Union, as the iconic stout proved the…
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Pub and Bar Company Closures Double as Operators Battle Rising Costs, Taxes and Changing Habits
The number of pubs and bar companies collapsing into insolvency rose 2.6% from 769 to 789 over the year to December 31, according to analysis…
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Cribbs Continues to Expand Dining Offering with Loungers Letting
The South West’s leading retail and leisure destination Cribbs has announced that Loungers is set to arrive as the shopping centre continues to diversify its…
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