New Business Rates Reform Law A ‘Landmark Moment’
The Government has passed new legislation imposing up to 20% on rates bills for larger property occupiers in England from 1 April 2026, despite objections…
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Shepherd Neame Reshapes Leadership as Pubs MD Steps Down
Independent Kent brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has announced a senior leadership change as part of a wider strategic shift, confirming that Jonathon Swaine,…
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Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches Website To Provide New Resources For Tied Tenants
A new website has been created to help tied tenants access support from the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA). The new independent website pubscodeadjudicator.org.uk provides tied…
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Stonegate Celebrates the Individuality of Its Pub Estate with the Launch of ‘The People’s Pub’
Stonegate Group has brought 220 pubs together under ‘The People’s Pub’ – celebrating the individuality of each pub while delivering consistency in quality, value, and…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Remains Calm Amidst Global Economic Crosscurrents
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) indicates a continued easing of inflationary pressures, with the Index remaining relatively flat in February, falling by…
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Tim Adams, Sales & Marketing Director at Bidfood, takes on The Tour 21 to Combat Blood Cancer
Tim Adams, Sales & Marketing Director at Bidfood, is set to embark on a monumental challenge by participating in The Tour 21 in partnership with…
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Consumer Spending Grows at Smaller Rate But Hospitality Thrives
Consumer card spending grew just 0.5 per cent year-on-year in March – lower than February’s 1.0 per cent growth and less than the latest CPIH…
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Greene King’s Tub2 Pub Campaign Saves Over 240,000 Plastic Tubs from Landfill
Pub company and brewer Greene King has collected a record number of plastic containers in its annual Tub2Pub recycling initiative for the fifth year running….
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Company of Cooks Extends Partnership with Royal College of Physicians
Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and its London event venue, RCP London Events, for a further…
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Parliamentary Inquiry Launched Into The Role Of The Beer And Pub Sector In Driving Economic Growth
The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) is calling for evidence as part of an Inquiry into how the beer and pub sector can drive economic…
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NTIA Calls for Immediate Support for Alfresco Dining and Nightlife Revival
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued an urgent open letter to the Chief Executives and Leaders of all London boroughs, calling for swift…
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Steve Alton Named CAMRA’s Top Campaigner For 2025
Chief Executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) Steve Alton has been awarded CAMRA’s top campaigning award at the organisation’s Members’ Weekend 2025 in…
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On Premise Opens April With 5% Growth In Drinks Sales
Bright weather has helped pubs, bars, restaurants and suppliers to start April with strong growth in drinks sales after a slow end to March. CGA…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Sick Days and the Soaring Cost of Absenteeism
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. Let’s be honest – we’ve all thrown a “sickie” at some point. It’s practically a rite of passage in…
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Shepherd Neame’s Chief Executive Jonathan Neame Appointed as High Sheriff of Kent
Jonathan Neame, Chief Executive of independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame, has been officially appointed as High Sheriff of Kent. Guests and dignitaries…
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