Hospitality Industry in Crisis: Night-Time Czar Demands Government Action
One of Labour’s top business supporters has issued a stark warning to chancellor Rachel Reeves that her Budget will cripple businesses and lead to swathes…
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Southampton Pub Receives Transformational £240,000 Makeover
The Bricklayers Arms on Wimpson Lane in Southampton reopened last Friday 31st January following a major investment of over £240,000. The pub is part of…
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Hall & Woodhouse Reveals 12% Reduction In Gas And 7% In Electricity Usage In 2024
Family Brewer & Pubco Hall & Woodhouse (H&W), has revealed that it has achieved a 12% reduction in gas and 7% in electricity usage across…
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Cheers to Rugby Weekend: 16.7 Million Pints Sold as Fans Flock to Pubs
The opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations saw pubs across the UK enjoy a much-needed boost, with a staggering 16.7 million pints of draught…
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George & Dragon Pub in Wanstead Celebrates Grand Reopening After VIP Launch Event
The historic George & Dragon pub has officially reopened following a special VIP launch event attended by local MP Calvin Bailey MBE, Councillor Paul Donovan,…
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Storm Éowyn Blows Away Weekend Sales To Curtail January Revival
On Premise drinks sales picked up in mid-January after a slow start to the year—but fell away again as stormy weather swept Britain. CGA by…
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Murphy’s Irish Stout Sales Surge By 632%
Murphy’s, the classic Irish stout, saw record sales this Christmas, as UK drinkers continue to develop a taste for stout. December saw overwhelming demand for…
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Consumers Warned To Brace Themselves For Escalating Prices With “Double Whammy Alcohol Tax Grab”
Consumers are being warned to expect substantial price rises on their favourite alcoholic drinks as Government is set to make a double whammy tax grab….
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Pub Chain Estimates Brits Will Sink 130,000 Pints During This Year’s Six Nations
Nationwide pub chain, Social Pub and Kitchen, has announced that it anticipates selling 130,000 pints of Guinness during the Six Nations – that’s an average…
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Celebrate “Support An Independent Pub Day” This February
Pub enthusiasts and grassroots organizations, including the London Pub Explorer and CityStack London Pub Collection, are rallying behind independent pubs for a special event: Support…
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December Delivers Growth For Hospitality Groups After Late Festive Surge For Pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved solid year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The…
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Beer Sommelier And TV Newsreader Marverine Cole Revealed As Keynote Speaker For BeerX 2025
Broadcaster and beer expert Marverine Cole has been revealed as the keynote speaker for this year’s BeerX 2025 in Liverpool, the UK’s biggest beer and…
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Drinks Sales Slip 9% To Give The On Premise A Christmas Hangover
Drinks sales dipped in the first full week of January as consumers reduced their visits to the On Premise after Christmas and New Year. CGA…
Read more...Happy Christmas For Drinks Sales After Late Surge
A flurry of drinks sales over Christmas and New Year helped On Premise operators and suppliers end 2024 with a fortnight of strong real-terms growth….
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Treasury Has Lost Half A Million Pounds A Day Since Double Digit Tax Hike On Scotch
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch Whisky and other spirits was increased…
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