80 Pub Closures Per Month, Research Reveals
New data has revealed that 239 English and Welsh pubs were either demolished or converted for other uses in the first quarter of 2024. It…
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Politicians Urged To Guarantee A Full Measure On 200th Anniversary Of The Great British Pint
Pubgoers’ group CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) is calling on political parties to give their backing to a change in the law to guarantee drinkers…
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Market Taverns Appoints Suzanne Baker As Non-Executive Director
Suzanne Baker has been appointed Non-Executive Director of progressive London pub operator, Market Taverns. With a hugely successful track record in hospitality Suzanne, who has…
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Drinks Sales Feel The Chill In Early June
Low temperatures are holding down drinks sales in June, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the seven days…
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England Euros Victory Worth£800M to Nations Pubs
Pubs and bars could be set for an almost billion pound boost, if the Three Lions are victorious this summer. As the tournament kicks off,…
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Almost 20 Million Extra Pints Expected To Be Enjoyed During The Euros
On the eve of the European Championships kicking off tonight, Friday 14 June with Germany versus Scotland (with Serbia versus England two days later on…
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Euros Boost For Father’s Day Bookings
Latest insight from hospitality technology partner Zonal reveals Father’s Day bookings are up 44% compared to last year, as Brits gear up to celebrate their…
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Labour Manifesto Pledge to Reform Business Rates
Labour has promised councils multi-year funding settlements and an end to “wasteful competitive bidding” in its general election manifesto, and also pledges to replace business…
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Have A Pint This National Beer Day To Support The Humble Bumblebee, Pubgoers Urged
Brits are being urged to ‘enjoy a beverage for bees’ this National Beer Day (June 15th) after a nationwide pub chain pledged to donate 20p…
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Is Your Kitchen Hiding A Hero? Then It’s Time To Celebrate Them On KP Day 2024
It’s time to celebrate the amazing work of kitchen porters as National KP Day returns on June 22nd. Organised by Winterhalter, KP Day seeks to…
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Troway Licensees Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Admiral Taverns is celebrating passionate licensee duo, Kay Grimes and Andrew Browes at The Gate Inn who have been at the helm of the pub…
Read more...Fullers Reveal an “Excellent Year of Progress”
Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported an ‘excellent’ year increasing earnings against a backdrop of elevated cost pressures. The pub & hospitality group, which operates…
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Greens Pledge to Cut Hospitality VAT
The Green Party has pledged to reduce the rate of hospitality VAT in its general election manifesto. The proposal is part of the Green Party’s…
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Only A Pavement Away Expands Its Reach Across The North Of England & Scotland
Only A Pavement Away, the industry charity supporting those facing homelessness find employment in the hospitality sector, has expanded its groundbreaking work to cover Scotland…
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Taste The Triumph: Nestlé Professional Crowns 2024 Toque d’Or® Champions
Nestlé Professional has announced the winners of the 36th edition of its prestigious hospitality competition Toque d’Or. After an exhilarating Grand Finals Week Geraldine Sierra…
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