Editor’s Comment: Empty Words Won’t Save British Pubs, Prime Minister
It’s not every day that a Prime Minister pledges support for British pubs, so when Sir Keir Starmer recently backed a campaign to save our…
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Employment Bill Will Wreak Havoc On Our Already Fragile Economy, Say Small Firms
Small firms are tightening their belts on jobs, with potential changes that will expand the grounds for unfair dismissal and higher sick pay costs at…
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Farnborough Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £270,000 Refurbishment
The Hawley Arms, a traditional community pub in Farnborough, reopened on Friday 14th February following an enormous combined investment of £270,000 from Admiral Taverns and…
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Government Urged to Act on NIC Increases as Inflation Rises to 3%
The government is being urged to act swiftly as the rate of inflation in the UK saw a sharper increase than anticipated at the start…
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UK Hospitality Sees Encouraging Signs Of Recovery Amid Changing Consumer Trends
The latest Oxford Market Watch Snapshot reveals a shifting landscape in UK hospitality, with some sectors showing resilience and even growth, despite challenges in trading…
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UK Hospitality Collapses Remain High After 3,464 Hit Wall In 2024
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in 2024, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 3,464 accommodation…
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Greene King Pub Partners Reaches Landmark 10 Nest Pubs
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its tenth Nest Pub – The King & Queen…
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Historic Leytonstone Pub To Reopen Following Refurbishment
The historic Red Lion pub in Leytonstone has announced its reopening following refurbishment. The iconic pub has undergone a £750k restoration programme revitalising the 10-bedroom…
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NTIA Study Reveals Economic Struggles, Safety Concerns and Transport Barriers Stifling Nightlife
A new study conducted by Obsurvant on behalf of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed that young people in the UK are going…
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Greene King Pub Partners to Expand Hive & Nest Pubs into Scotland for the First Time
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased bringing its franchise pub concepts to Scotland for the first time. Both the Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs franchise…
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Stout Soars As Live Sport Drives Pub Sales Despite Overall Decline
The Oxford Partnership today released its analysis of the positive impact of live sports on the UK on-trade sector last weekend, as the Six Nations…
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New CGA And NTIA Monitor Reveals The Changing Landscape Of Night Time Hospitality
Britain’s late-night hospitality sector has been hit by hundreds of closures in the last year—but a wave of new bars and experiential venues is revitalising…
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Experienced Licensees Take Pride In Restoring The Cheshire Cheese To Its Traditional Glory
Just a stone’s throw from the Royal Courts of Justice, The Cheshire Cheese is the fourth Shepherd Neame pub now being run by experienced licensees…
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Northern Hospitality Outperforms South in Site Growth and Customer Experience
The latest data from Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) and CGA by NielsenIQ reveals that the North of England has demonstrated stronger resilience and growth…
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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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