How Dry Was the UK During Dry January?
Dry January 2023 was a little less dry compared to previous years according to a survey by product intelligence platform Vypr. A nationally representative survey…
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Greene King Partners with Sports TV Presenter Jeff Stelling to Support Cask Pubs
Greene King has recently hosted its fifth event with sports presenter, Jeff Stelling, as part of a series of evenings to encourage guests to enjoy…
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Nation’s Drinkers Urge Jeremy Hunt to Save the UK’s Pubs from Closure
Drinkers and pub-goers are being mobilised in their thousands to urge the Chancellor to take action in his March Budget to save the UK’s pubs…
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Local Community Pub Reopens Following £120,000 Investment
The Keynsham Courtyard, formally The Wine Bar, a local community pub in Keynsham, Bristol will reopen on Friday 3rd of February following a significant £120,000…
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High Demand for Night-Time Economy, but Late Night Levy Must Go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of…
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Fullers Salles Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels but Industrial Cation Costing Estimated £4million
London pub group Fuller’s has reported like-for-like sales up 20% for the 43 weeks to 21 January 2023, and at 97% against the same period…
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SquareMeal Announces the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK for 2023
Independent restaurant guide – SquareMeal – has announced the best restaurants that the UK has to offer. In a year that is set to be…
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Independent Brewers Call on Chancellor to ‘Invest in Britain’s Pubs’ by Increasing New Draught Drinks Duty Discount to 20%
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), has today called on the Chancellor to expand the draught duty relief to 20%, throwing a lifeline to the…
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Surge in Hospitality Spend Boosts Economy
Britain’s economy enjoyed an unexpected boost November, helped by the Qatar World Cup. Figures from the Office of National Statistics show the hospitality industry helped…
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Over a Quarter of Uk Adults Find Pub Visits Tough When Not Drinking Alcohol, Despite 1 in 5 Opting for Non-Alcoholic Beers as Drink of Choice
– Data reveals 1 in 8 people (13%) more likely to go to social event when not drinking alcohol if non-alcoholic alternatives are available, whilst…
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Spiking: No Need for Specific Offence-says Government
The Government said ruled out the creation of a specific offence for spiking, despite committing last year to look at new legislation. Home Office minister…
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“Community Ties” Changed Since Lockdown Survey Reveals
Almost half of Brits admit to feeling lonely once a week or more since lockdown ended, according to new national research. The study, conducted by…
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Popular Pudsey Pub Re-Opens After Three Year Closure
A Pudsey pub closed since January 2020 is set to reopen following a £370,000 investment. The refurbishment will turn The Bankhouse on Bankhouse Lane into…
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Home Office Launches Consultation into Late-Night Levy Charges
The Home Office has launched a consultation into late-night levy charges ahead of changes aimed at increasing its use by local authorities. The consultation is…
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Drinks Sales End 2022 on a High but Trail Pre-COVID December
Britain’s On Premise overcame the cost-of-living crisis and rail strikes to substantially grow drinks sales year-on-year in December—but trading remained well below the last pre-COVID…
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