Government Urged To Provide Hospitality Energy Support
In a letter to the Chancellor, UKHospitality has outlined six clear measures that the Government can bring forward to provide targeted energy support for hospitality…
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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.
Popular Withington Pub Crowned Camra Pub Of The Year Following Years Of Ale Excellence
The Victoria in Withington has officially claimed the title of Pub of the Year for Stockport and South Manchester, by the Campaign for Real Ale…
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Perthshire Hotel to Relaunch Fine Dining Restaurant as Part of £30 million Investment
A Perthshire hotel is set to relaunch its award-winning fine dining restaurant, Eòlas, following a £1 million investment in its kitchen infrastructure and guest experience….
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Consumers’ Disposable Incomes Shrink as Iran war Rumbles On
Consumers’ disposable incomes are shrinking as the Middle East conflict rumbles on, raising concerns for the retail and hospitality industries if consumers pull back on…
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The Telegraph Launches National Pub Day for Their Save Our Pubs Campaign
With an average of four pubs closing their doors every day in 2026, the crisis facing Britain’s licensed on-trade has never been more stark. Against…
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Wetherspoon Reports Steady Sales Growth Amid Cost Pressures
J D Wetherspoon plc has reported a solid uplift in sales for the 13 weeks to 26 April 2026, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.4%…
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Firebrick Brewery Named Overall Champions at the Indie Beer Awards North East
A small independent brewery ‘in the Geordie heartland of Blaydon-on-Tyne’ has beaten competition from across the North East of England to be named Overall Champions…
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Early May Bank Holiday Delivers Sales Boost for Pubs as Longer Visits Drive Growth
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Early May Bank Holiday, with pubs selling 27.3 million pints over the four-day weekend, up +5.0% on last…
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Young Voters Put Nightlife On The Ballot Says NTIA Poll
Britain’s young voters are sending a clear warning to politicians ahead of upcoming local and devolved elections: support for nightlife and hospitality is no longer…
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Droitwich Community Pub Set Reopened Following Extensive Makeover
The Westcroft, located on Ombersley Street West in Droitwich, officially reopened on Friday 1st May following a transformational investment of more than £273,005. The pub…
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Karali Group Swoops To Save The Real Greek In Pre-Administration Deal
The Real Greek has been pulled back from the brink after Karali Group moved swiftly to acquire the majority of the Mediterranean restaurant chain’s estate….
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Creation of ‘Mini-Canary Wharf’ Gives Blackpool Global Appeal as All-Year Visitor Destination
Creation of a ‘mini–Canary Wharf’ is promoting Blackpool to an increasingly global audience as an all-year round international visitor destination, according to the manager of…
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Consumers Cut Back On Fast Food As Cost Of Living Continues To Rise, With Biggest Drop In Footfall For Two Years
Fast food and casual dining restaurants saw their steepest decline in consumer traffic for two years in the first quarter of 2026, as the cost…
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Pub Closures Hit Two a Day as BBPA Calls for Urgent Reform
A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of this year, an equivalent of almost two a day – according…
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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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