Star Invests in Biggest Managed Operator Pub Revamp of 2026
Star Pubs is opening The Engine House at Exeter this week following a £542,000 refurbishment that has converted it into a Just Add Talent pub…
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Global Chefs Event Hosted by Wales Declared an Overwhelming Success
Wales enjoyed four days in the global spotlight in May when nearly 1,000 delegates from 70 countries attended the 41st Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 – the largest global event for chefs.
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Industry Stars Celebrated at AA Hospitality Awards 2026
AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has revealed the winners of its 2026 awards, honouring the exceptional accomplishments of British hospitality professionals.
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Peyton Sisters Expand Norfolk Pub Collection With Third Opening
Hospitality entrepreneurs Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton have opened their third North Norfolk pub, The Three Horseshoes in Warham, following a major refurbishment.
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28.7% Of Night Time Economy Gone: October Budget Could Define The Future Of Britain’s Nightlife Says NTIA
Late night venues remain almost 29% below pre-Covid levels as NTIA warns rising operating costs, taxation and failing late night infrastructure could extinguish the first signs of recovery
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Urban Pubs & Bars Raises Over £32k for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity with First-Ever Marathon Across 67 London Venues
Urban Pubs & Bars has raised more than £32,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital charity taking on a unique pub marathon. 80 Urban employees and suppliers set off on an ambitious challenge…
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Good Hospitality Depends on Good Communication
In hospitality, good communication is something customers rarely notice – until it goes wrong.
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Wrexham AFC Group Exchanges On The Purchase Of The Turf Pub
The ownership group of Wrexham AFC has today exchanged on the purchase of The Turf from Admiral Taverns.
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Joining Forces to Provide Unparalleled On-Premise Draft Profitability and Control
i-Keg and Clear Brew are proud to announce an exciting new partnership bringing together two industry specialists to accelerate the rollout of the i-Keg FlowBridge beer management platform across the UK hospitality sector.
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Heineken in Talks to Buy 300 Stonegate Pubs in a Deal Worth £300m
Heineken is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to buy around 300 pubs from Stonegate Group, in a transaction said to be worth about £300…
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Marston’s Excel Prison Leavers Programme Marks 100th Hire
Marston’s has reached a landmark moment for its Excel prison leavers programme, with 100 people leaving custody now employed across its pub estate. The milestone…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Decline, but Caution Needed to Avoid Derailing Recovery
The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies dropped 24% from 306 in July 2026 to 233 in August 2026 and were…
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Westminster Council Adopts Revised Statement of Licensing Policy
Westminster City Council has adopted its new Statement of Licensing Policy, following a vote at a full Council meeting on September 16. The council had…
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Felixstowe Community Pub Officially Reopens Following Transformational Makeover
The Falcon, located on High Street in Felixstowe, officially reopened on Friday 11th September following a transformational investment of more than £382,000.
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Administrations Rise Due to Cost Pressures and Uncertainty
Stats released today by The Insolvency Service reveal that administrations were 44% higher than in July 2026, and 60% higher than in August 2025. Administration numbers have been volatile in recent months, driven by over 250 connected companies in the Real Estate sector entering administration.
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