All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade.
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday morning, becoming the sixth occupant of Downing Street to leave office in just a decade. He has confirmed he will remain in post until a successor is in place, with the handover expected to be completed by September.
Read more...The Government’s VAT cut for family days out is poised to boost UK hospitality as consumers plan to take advantage of the cost savings and go out more this summer, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
Read more...With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
Read more...Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies fell 9% month-on-month from 301 in April 2026 to 274 in May 2026, and were also down compared to the same month in 2025 (296).
Read more...England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia provided a welcome boost for the UK’s hospitality sector on Wednesday evening, with football fans flocking to pubs and bars to watch the Three Lions begin their campaign with a win.
Read more...The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has congratulated Andy Burnham on his victory in Makerfield but has called for urgent reform.
Read more...The Union Arms, located in Bristol, officially reopened earlier this month following a transformational investment of more than £416,000.
Read more...Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in…
Read more...Booking.com and Oxford Economics today unveiled new research showing how travel demand facilitated by Booking.com is supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth across Europe…
Read more...German discount retailer Lidl has today officially opened what is believed to be the world’s first supermarket-owned pub, a 60-seat venue called The Middle Ale, situated adjacent to its existing store in Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Read more...With just one week to go until the Government’s temporary summer VAT reduction comes into force (25th June 2026), accountancy experts are arguing for small businesses to review their pricing structures, POS systems and VAT processes immediately to avoid costly mistakes.
Read more...Learning Disability Week (15 – 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways.
Read more...The #VATsTheProblem campaign has today launched an online shop, with campaign assets available for operators to download, print and use in venue to encourage consumers to sign the petition to back 10% hospitality VAT.
Read more...The Queens pub in Crouch End is to reopen following a £150,000 refurbishment that places its Victorian architecture and ambitious gastropub offering centre stage.
Read more...Bookings to watch England’s first game in the pub are up 293%, as hospitality set for 42% sales boost across the group stage.
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