Star Pubs Invests £6.69m in Outdoor Upgrades
Star Pubs is investing £6.69m in revamping outdoor areas and pub exteriors in 2026 touching around 850 pubs in its 2,350-strong estate. Around one third…
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Champions League Final Bookings in UK Bars and Pubs Surge by 1300%, According to New Data
With less than one day to go until the UEFA Champions League final, UK Google searches for ‘pubs showing Champions League final’ have surged by…
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Scenic Pubs Face Steeper Tax Bills Under Revised Valuation Office Guidance
Pubs situated in countryside settings, alongside rivers, or adjacent to green open spaces face significantly higher business rates bills following fresh guidance issued to HMRC…
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Warm Weather Drives Double-Digit Spring Bank Holiday Growth Across UK Pubs
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Spring Bank Holiday weekend as warm weather, longer social occasions and increased consumer footfall combined to drive significant…
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Shepherd Neame Celebrates Excellence Across its Estate at Annual Pub Awards
Photo Credit Shepherd Neame Shepherd Neame has named The Spitfire at Kings Hill its Pub of the Year at the brewery’s annual Pub Awards ceremony,…
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West Midlands Night Time Economy Report Backed by Mayor Calls for Hospitality VAT Cuts and Dedicated Government Minister
The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the publication of the Mayor of the West Midlands Night Time Economy Commission Report as a landmark moment…
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World Cup 2026 Hospitality Opportunity Will be Won Before Kick-Off, New Research Reveals
New research from The Oxford Partnership suggests the hospitality industry may need to rethink traditional matchday strategies ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with…
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Folkestone Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £208,695 Refurbishment
Popular community pub the Valiant Sailor on New Dover Road in Folkestone officially reopened yesterday (24th May) following a combined investment of £208,695 from experienced…
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Ardent Pub Group Named in Top Ten Best Medium-Size Places to Work in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Ardent Pub Group has been recognised as one of the top ten best medium-size places to work in the UK, ranking in The Sunday Times…
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Scottish Pubs Urged to Plan Ahead as SBPA Publishes New World Cup Guidance
With less than a month to go until the FIFA World Cup begins, pubs across Scotland are preparing to welcome fans for what will be…
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Greene King Sells Old Speckled Hen Brands to Damm in Strategic Off-Trade Exit
Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen beer portfolio to SA Damm as part of a major shift in its brewing strategy…
Read more...50 Million Pints World Cup Bonanza as BBPA Launch New Guidance
Pubs could be set for a 50-million-pint bonanza should one of the home teams reach the final of the 2026 World Cup. With a month…
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Middle East Conflict to Slow UK Consumer Spending Growth From 0.9% to 0.3% Survey Reveals
The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding challenges for retail and hospitality businesses, according to…
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Drinks Trust Launches Support Line Awareness Campaign Amid Mounting Industry Pressures
The Drinks Trust has unveiled a new awareness campaign designed to highlight the support available through its round-the-clock confidential Support Line, as hospitality and drinks…
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BCB London – Get Your Ticket Now!
BCB London’s return to Tobacco Dock this May signals more than just the second edition of a successful trade show—it marks the evolution of a…
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