Hospitality Managers’ Mental Health Suffers Under Wellbeing Burden
Almost two-thirds (65%) of hospitality managers who experienced a mental health issue in their adult life say it was triggered by their work, according to…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Proper Pubs and Carling Join Forces to Support Local Foodbanks
This September, Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns is partnering with Carling to donate 5p of every pint of Carling sold…
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Thieves Make Off With £115,000 of Guinness in Runcorn Depot Raid
Two HGV trailers loaded with more than 800 barrels of the famous stout — enough for around 70,000 pints — were driven away from a…
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Wetherspoon to open new pub at University of St Andrews
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub at the University of St Andrews on Friday 4 September 2026 at 8am. The Red…
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‘Burnham Bounce’ Boosts Confidence, Costs Curb Investment
Hospitality has felt a ‘Burnham Bounce’, but tax burdens and political instability are holding back investment, new member survey results from UKHospitality, the British Beer…
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Hospitality Firms Warned To Review Labour Supply Chains Ahead Of Major Right To Work Shake-Up
Hospitality businesses relying on subcontractors, agency labour and complex workforce supply chains are being urged to review their compliance procedures now, with sweeping changes to Right to Work rules due to come into force on 1 October 2026.
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Northern Irish Brewers Pour Their Beer in Parliament as They Can’t Easily Be Sold in NI
Despite being more than 300 miles away, independent brewers from Northern Ireland (NI) found it easier to have their beers served in Parliament than they do in their local pubs back home.
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Market Taverns Appoints Miles Slade as CEO as Pub Group Embarks on New Phase of Growth
Market Taverns has announced the promotion of Miles Slade to Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026, as the independent London pub group…
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Busier Pubs and Longer Visits Fail to Lift Summer Bank Holiday Pint Sales
UK pubs and bars were busier and consumers stayed longer over the Summer Bank Holiday weekend, but stronger engagement failed to translate into increased draught beer and cider sales, according to the latest data from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet.
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Leaders Call For Support as Rising Costs and Falling Visits Hammer Confidence
Hospitality leaders’ optimism remains low despite a boost from the football World Cup and hot weather, the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ and Zonal reveals.
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Star Pubs Launches Real Ale Support To Coincide With Cask Ale Week
Star Pubs has collaborated with 30 brewers from around the UK to create a free cask ale training playbook designed to address publicans’ most common concerns about cask and drive sales.
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£10 Million Hospitality Grant Scheme Launches In Boost For Independent Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes
Village pubs, family-run restaurants and neighbourhood cafés across the UK could benefit from a share of £10 million after a new three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme opened for applications today.
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Ask for Clive Takes Over Soho for a Defiant Celebration of Pride, Nightlife and Identity
Soho was loud, proud and unmistakably alive earlier this week, as hundreds packed into Thirst Bar on Greek Street for Ask for Clive’s Out For Pride UK Tour…
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Desborough Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £260,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the George on High Street in Desborough recently reopened following a transformational combined investment of £260,000 from experienced licensee Vanessa Amoako and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.
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Traditional Brands in Growth as Cask Ale Week Approaches
Gen Z and younger millennials, broadly those aged 18 – 35, are as likely to enjoy a pint of Old Peculier as they are a trendy craft beer.
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