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Punch Pubs and Sara Cox Team Up To Show the True Economic & Social Value of Pubs
Punch Pubs & Co, one of the largest pub companies in the UK, in partnership with Northumbria University, Newcastle, and supported by celebrity ambassador, Sara…
Abu Dhabi Investor Acquires Caring Empire In £1.4bn Landmark Deal
One of the most significant ownership changes in the history of British hospitality has been confirmed, with restaurateur Richard Caring agreeing to transfer a controlling…
Stonegate Reaches First £50,000 Milestone for CALM Just 12 Weeks into Partnership
Stonegate Group has reached its first major fundraising milestone in its charity partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), raising an incredible £50,000 in just…
Spring Boost Lifts UK Hospitality, But Full Recovery Still Out of Reach
New data from The Oxford Partnership reveals that the UK On Trade showed clear signs of recovery in March, with stronger demand, longer visits, and…
Foodservice Equipment Association Calls On Members To Prepare for BPA Ban
The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) is calling on members to begin preparing for the ban of Bisphenols, (notably A “BPA”) from materials intended to come…
The Oak Tree Inn in Middleton St George is Set for a New Chapter This May
The Oak Tree Inn in Darlington is undergoing a transformative investment with leading pub company Punch Pubs & Co, ahead of its reopening to the…
Greene King Doubles The Number Of Carefree Respite Breaks For Unpaid Carers In 2025
Greene King has doubled the number of free respite breaks it has provided to unpaid carers over the past year, delivering 339 short stays in…
Independent Breweries Capitalise On Local Roots To Win Over Consumers Despite Tough Trading Conditions
Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures, the UK’s small and independent breweries have shown how acting nimbly and capitalising on local roots…
Licensing Extension Confirmed for England And Scotland World Cup Knockout Matches
The government has confirmed an extension to licensing hours in England and Wales covering additional knockout stage matches involving England and Scotland at this summer’s…
The Queen’s Head, Weybridge Reopens Following Refurbishment
The Queen’s Head in Weybridge has officially reopened its doors following a transformative refurbishment, as part of Heartwood Collection’s recently announced £1.5 million investment across…
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Bidfood Launches New Pub Webpage to Support Tenanted and Leased Pubs Under Pressure
Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading food wholesalers, has launched a dedicated pub webpage packed with tools to help tenanted and leased pubs tackle rising…
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Preparing For The Employment Rights Act: What Hospitality And Leisure Employers Should Be Doing Now
By Rebecca Hughes, Associate Solicitor, employment team, Birketts LLP The Employment Rights Act introduces a wide range of reforms which will come into force in…
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Spring Into Summer: How Pub Banners Turn Beer Gardens into Profit-Driving Destinations
As the days grow longer and the first pints spill into sunlit beer gardens, Britain’s pubs and hotels enter their most important trading season. Spring…
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Government Claims Cheers-As Businesses Foot the Bill
Easter is here, and so far we’ve had some welcome sunshine — so here’s hoping you are having a wonderful, busy weekend with tills ringing…
