Cost of Living Crisis Bites as Young People Cut Nights Out
The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact consumer social lives, according to a new survey commissioned by late-night operator REKOM UK. Peter Marks, chairman at Rekom…
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Alcohol
Takeaway Pint Rules Extended As Plans To Scrap Them Is Axed
The Government has “had a change of heart” and has decided to extend licensing laws introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic which allows pubs to sell…
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Black Sheep Launches New Beer to Support Rob Burrow’s MND Fundraising
Black Sheep Brewery is launching the new beer in support of rugby legend Rob Burrow MBE, in partnership with Rob Burrow Racing Club. Rugby, horse…
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£215,000 Major Refurbishment for Newport Pub
The Maindee on Chepstow Road re-opened on the 9th August following a major investment of £215,000! The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division…
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Pub “Takeaway Pints” Banned From September As COVID Rules Expire
Pubs will no longer be able to sell takeaway pints from the end of September (2023) as rules introduced during the pandemic will be allowed…
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Pub Closures Rise Again in Q2 Surpassing Q1 Record
Pub closures reached their highest level on record in the second quarter of 2023, surpassing the previous record in the first three months of the…
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Drinks Sales Flat Year-On-Year To Finish Damp July
Year-on-year drinks sales in the On Premise were exactly level in the week to last Saturday (29 July)—rounding off a month of modest trading amid…
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West Midlands Based Multiple Operator Takes On Third Star Lease With Eyes On Fourth
Stourbridge based multiple operator, pub@group Ltd., has taken on its third Star pub in five years, The Hare & Hounds, Halesowen, with plans to take…
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Greene King Opens 36th Hive Pub After £700,000 Transformation
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has opened its 36th Hive Pub. The Coach & Horses in Wideopen,…
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Just 1 In 10 Brits Say A Pint Is Affordable
CAMRA calls for action on business rates and energy bills to alleviate pressure on pubs Research commissioned by consumer organisation CAMRA (the Campaign for Real…
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8 Doors Distillery Officially Opened By The King
Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery, 8 Doors Distillery, was officially opened by His Majesty on Wednesday 2 August, during The King’s visit to John O’Groats….
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Elland’s 1872 Porter Crowned the Champion Beer of Britain
Elland Brewery’s 1872 Porter (6.5% ABV) has struck gold and has been crowned the best in Britain after winning the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA)…
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NTIA Expresses Anger Over the Increase in Alcohol Duty on the Night Time Economy Sector
The Night Time Industries Association, a staunch advocate for businesses and industries, strongly condemns the government’s decision to increase alcohol duty on the night time…
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Biggest Change In Alcohol Duties For 50 Years Will Result In Higher Prices For Consumers
The biggest change to the UK’s system of Alcohol Duties for 50 years will result in increased alcohol prices for consumers, say leading tax and…
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Alcohol Duty Overall Not Designed To Benefit Scotland’s Independent Pub And Bar Owners, says SLTA
A major overhaul of Britain’s alcohol duty system comes into force from today (1 August) and could have major implications for independent pub and bar…
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