Former Motorbike Stunt Rider Turned Publican Honoured With A Dedicated Service Award
The publican of The New Inn in Selby, Steve Dyson, has been presented with a dedicated service award by Heineken owned Star Pubs in recognition…
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Herts Pubs Company Appoints New Executive Chef, Joe Walker
Hertfordshire-based hospitality group, Herts Pubs Company, has appointed Joe Walker as the group’s Executive Chef, leading the kitchen team at The Cock in Hitchin, along…
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Gill Review Should Address ‘Acute’ Business Rates Challenges
Analysis from UKHospitality Scotland found that Scottish pubs and hotels are routinely valued significantly higher than their equivalents in England, driving higher business rates bills….
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63% of Young People More Likely To Go Out If Pubs and Bars Host Live Music
Almost two thirds of young people would be more likely to go out locally if pubs and bars hosted regular live music, according to new…
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Hospitality Sector Braces Itself for London Tube Strikes
London’s hospitality and licensed on-trade sector is bracing for a bruising few days of disruption this week as Underground drivers at Transport for London prepare…
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Benugo partners with Clink Charity to Support Prison Leaver Career Program
Café and restaurant operator Benugo has announced a five-year partnership with The Clink Charity, creating a structured and sustainable employment pathway for prison leavers into…
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British Foodservice Spend Hits £71bn as Experience-Led Demand Reshapes the Industry
With 45% of British adults now following a specific diet (rising to 60% among Gen Z and younger millennials), a broader shift towards health and…
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Hotels and Venues Urged to Join Sustainability Charter Raising £1m for Local Charities
Wyboston Lakes Resort is calling on accommodation providers across the UK to support local charities and adopt more sustainable practices by signing the Room2Give Charter…
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Cool Hand Cup Grand Final Hits the Bullseye
Photo Credit Marstons The Grand Final of Marston’s Cool Hand Cup brought together some of the best amateur darts teams from across the UK for…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Jumped Even Before Middle East Conflict, With More Pain To Come
Company insolvency statistics released earlier this month show accommodation and food services insolvencies jumped 22% month-on-month from 222 in January 2026 to 270 in February…
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Tube Strikes to Hit London Trade as Six Walkouts Confirmed for Spring
London’s pubs, bars, restaurants and venues face a damaging spring as a protracted industrial dispute on the London Underground threatens to deter customers and staff…
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Calls for New Music Fan Association as Review Publishes Charter to Safeguard Live Music Sector
Music lovers should be given more representation in policy and decision making with the establishment of a government and industry-backed Music Fans Association, according to…
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Half Moon Putney Reopens Following Full Refurbishment
The Half Moon in Putney has reopened its doors following a comprehensive refurbishment that has introduced a new first-floor dining space and a redesigned beer…
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Stonegate Offloads 100+ Pubs as Sector Pressures Persist
One of the UK’s largest pub operators has continued to reshape its estate, disposing of more than 100 venues over the past year as trading…
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Travel & Tourism Sees Best Year Ever and Emerges as the World’s Fastest Growing Sector
Travel & Tourism has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest-growing sector in 2025, with new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)…
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