Tough First Half For Hospitality Groups As Mixed Weather Flattens June Sales
Britain’s leading pub, bar and restaurant groups finished a soft first half of trading with sales exactly level year-on-year in June, the latest CGA RSM…
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Government Backs Licensing Reforms to Drive Hospitality Growth
The government has announced its commitment to implementing a comprehensive package of licensing reforms following recommendations from a joint industry-government taskforce, in moves that could…
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Dine And Dash’ Epidemic Compounding Hospitality Crisis
The UK hospitality sector is grappling with a surge in ‘dine and dash’ incidents, as cash-strapped consumers increasingly leave restaurants without settling their bills –…
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PCA Launches Consultation on Arbitration Process
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is calling on the pub industry to respond to a new consultation it has launched on the rules for handling…
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Crackdown Unveiled In Plan To Back Small Businesses
Small businesses across the UK will benefit from the most comprehensive support package in a generation, as the government launches a bold new plan to…
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Hull Community Pub Relaunches Following Over £260,000 Makeover
The Crows Nest on Douglas Road in Hull officially relaunched on Thursday 24th July following a significant investment of more than £260,000. The pub is part…
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Croeso Pubs “Bowled Over” To Be Adding The Cricketers To Its Pub Portfolio
Croeso Pubs Ltd, the Cardiff-based pub chain which already runs eight venues, is taking over the lease of The Cricketers in Pontcanna. The acquisition of…
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Offering More Than A Meal Unlocks Opportunities For Operators
New research reveals how hospitality operators can attract and retain guests by elevating their offering beyond just food and drink, as 74% of consumers say…
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Hydes Helps Customers Make The Most Of Summer With Programme Of Outdoor Events
Pictured: The recently refurbished Old Plough, reopened its doors in July following a £500k makeover As summer hits its stride, Hydes is encouraging customers to…
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Strong Hotel Demand In June Fails To Offset Rising Staff Costs
Demand for hotels increased in June with people still wanting to travel this summer, but this was not enough to offset increasing staff costs as…
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Cheers to 25 Years! Arkell’s Celebrates John Honeyman’s Milestone at the Swiss Chalet
Arkell’s Brewery raised a glass to one of its most dedicated and much-loved licensees, John Honeyman, who this week celebrates 25 years at the helm…
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Pubaid & Useyourlocal Team Up For Summer ‘Pop To The Pub’ Campaign
This summer, PubAid is inviting MPs across the UK to Pop to the Pub, a new campaign designed to showcase the positive role pubs play…
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Government Signals Relief for Pub Industry with Planned Business Rates Reform
The Treasury has confirmed plans to introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for pubs and other hospitality venues, delivering welcome news to an industry that…
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The Ship at Bishops Sutton to Reopen This August with Michelin-Starred Chef at the Helm
This August, The Ship at Bishops Sutton, will reopen its doors following a top-to-bottom refurbishment, reviving the 16th-century pub as a modern countryside destination. At…
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Greene King Pours Almost £42m Investment Into Its Pubs And Smokehouses During The First Half Of 2025
Greene King has invested almost £42m into 130 of its pubs and smokehouse restaurants in the first six months of the year. Around £24m has…
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