Preventing Dine & Dash with CardsSafe
Having worked with hospitality businesses for over two decades —from hotels to pub chains, sports venues, bars, and restaurants —we’re often part of the conversation:…
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PCA Announces New Data Release On Tied Tenant Views On Six Largest Regulated Pub Companies
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has published further data from its 2025 Annual Tied Tenants Survey, offering deeper insights into how each of the pub…
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Hotel Group’s Culinary Academy Recruits New Trainee Chefs
Two apprentice chefs have joined a Cumbrian hotel group’s specialist training academy. Natasha Bull, who has moved up to the Lake District from Derbyshire to…
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Sherborne Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Mermaid on Bristol Road in Sherborne, reopened on Wednesday 12th November following a phenomenal, combined investment of £200,000 from experienced licensee,…
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UK Drinks Industry Unites in Call on Chancellor Not to Raise Excise Duty
With two weeks to go until the Autumn Budget, and on the day of a collective meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, the seven trade bodies…
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Lib Dems Call For Emergency Hospitality VAT Cut At Budget
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency 5% VAT cut for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality and entertainment businesses at the Budget, as part…
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The MOBO Group and Greene King Partner Together to Open ‘House of MOBO’ Pub in South London
The MOBO Group and Greene King have today announced the opening of a new pub partnership together – the ‘House of MOBO’, a vibrant community…
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New Research Highlights Growing Uncertainty For Cumbria’s Visitor Economy
Fresh findings from the Cumbria Tourism Business Research Autumn 2025 Report paint a complex picture for the county’s visitor economy. The latest results, unveiled at…
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Red Roses Victory Extends Summer Hotel Demand In September
UK hotels managed to stretch out summer demand in September, boosted by the success of the Red Roses in the Women’s Rugby World Cup, according…
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Backbone Of Our Communities Are At Risk; Fair Taxes Could Turn Pub Closures Into Job Growth’
Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has today written to the Hon. Rt. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Budget,…
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Hydes Brewery Pub Tour Draws Record Numbers Across Greater Manchester And Cheshire
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is toasting success following its popular annual pub tour, which saw more than 500 participants hop aboard a specially…
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JINRO Soju Accelerates UK Growth as Demand Surges Beyond Asian Market
JINRO, the world’s best-selling spirit and a leading soju brand, is experiencing exceptional growth in the UK, driven by the rising popularity of Korean culture…
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Hospitality Job Crisis Deepens Ahead Of Budget
Thirteen consecutive months of falling employment underline the devastating and lasting impact of last year’s Budget on hospitality and the wider economy. The latest ONS…
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Asian Food & Drink Awards Finalists Announced
Samara Events has revealed the identities of the UK’s top 50 Asian restaurants, with the winners set to be feted at a glittering awards ceremony being held at…
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FSA Publishes Updated Food Law Codes Of Practice And Practice Guidance
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the updated Food Law Codes of Practice (Codes) and Practice Guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, marking,…
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