JW Lees Posts Record Turnover and Profit Despite Tough Trading Backdrop
North-west brewer and pub operator JW Lees has posted the strongest financial results in its history, reporting turnover of £105.6m and pre-tax profit of £8.8m…
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The King and Queen Commemorate 250 Years of Hall & Woodhouse
Picture Credit Hall Woodhouse Their Majesties The King and Queen were welcomed to the Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Blandford, Dorset to mark the…
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Turtle Bay Secures Creditor Backing for CVA as Four Sites Close
Caribbean-themed restaurant and bar chain Turtle Bay has won creditor approval for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), a move that will see four of its…
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Company Insolvencies Dip Slightly in June, but Hospitality Sector Still Bearing Brunt of Economic Pressures
The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales stood at 1,845 in June 2026, broadly in line with May’s figure of 1,849, and…
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Resilient Buyer Demand Drives Strong Transactional Momentum in the Pub & Restaurant Property Market In 2026
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has reported strong transactional momentum across the pub and restaurant property market in the first half of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of buyer demand despite persistent headwinds facing hospitality operators.
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BOXPARK Hits Historic Financial Milestone with First Million-Pound Week
BOXPARK has recorded the biggest grossing revenue week in its history, surpassing the £1 million mark in a single week for the first time.
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Wetherspoon Opening at Heathrow Airport
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Heathrow Airport, on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, with the creation of 100 new jobs.
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Tony Bellew Officially Opens Newly Refurbished Dementia Pub at Arrowe Park Hospital
World champion boxer and Merseyside legend Tony Bellew has officially opened a newly refurbished Dementia Pub at Arrowe Park Hospital, helping to create a more familiar and comforting environment for patients living with dementia.
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Stable Summer Trading Expected Across UK’s Inbound Visitor Economy
UKinbound has released the results of its latest Business Barometer member survey, undertaken by Navigator Insight, showing a broadly stable outlook for the summer season across the UK’s inbound visitor economy.
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UK Pub Spend Increased 78% During England vs Argentina
Following England’s World Cup loss versus Argentina on Wednesday, new insights from card machine provider Dojo have revealed yet another boost for the UK’s hospitality sector – one of the biggest of the tournament.
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Castle Hedingham Community Pub Reopening Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Castle Hedingham, officially reopens on Friday 17th July, following a combined investment of £192,000 from experienced licensee…
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Hotel Health Club Manager Opens Communication with Sign Language Course
A team manager at a hotel health club in Lancaster has undertaken a British Sign Language course thanks to a skills development fund set up by her employer.
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Football Fans to Blow Almost HALF A BILLION for England’s Semi-Final Clash Against Argentina
Football fever is sweeping the nation once again as 26.2 million Brits prepare to tune in for England’s high-stakes semi-final clash against Argentina, according to the latest predictions.
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Industry Regulator, The Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches investigation into Stonegate Group Over Suspected Pubs Code breaches
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has today launched a formal investigation into Stonegate Group, one of the six regulated pub-owning businesses, over suspicions that it has failed to comply with the statutory Pubs Code.
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Urgent Tipping Clarity Needed From Government
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
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