BBPA Launches An Open Door – A Guide to Accessibility in Pubs
The British Beer and Pub Association has launched a refreshed Accessibility in Pubs guide to ensure pubs have all the advice they need to be…
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Fragile Gains in Small Business Confidence at Risk From April Cost Rises
Small business confidence is crawling back from historic lows – but without government action, fresh cost pressures could drag it straight back down, the Federation…
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Marston’s Recognised at Downing Street for Leadership in Supporting Prison Leavers into Employment
Marston’s was represented at 10 Downing Street this week, as its very own Senior EDI & Communities Manager, Todd Lockley, joined fellow employers and Employment…
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Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Steadies but Costs Weaken Small Businesses
Hospitality leaders remain cautious about the future despite a steady level of optimism in early 2026, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ,…
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Shepherd Neame Launches New Sports Bar Concept ‘Sin Bin’
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame officially opened its vibrant new sports bar, Sin Bin, at Chatham’s Maritime Marina on Tuesday evening (March 31)….
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Half Of Businesses Face 50%+ Biz Rates Hike As Costs Spiral And Mental Health Crisis Grows Says New NTIA Survey
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has today warned that further pressure piled onto the night-time economy from today’s business rate increases (1 April 2026)…
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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike
A new business rates cycle comes into effect on 1 April across England, Scotland and Wales, marking the first revaluation to take place under the…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading…
Read more...As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”
Britain’s night-time economy is being hit by a perfect storm, surging fuel prices, global instability and looming business rate increases, while countries like Australia take…
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The Black Cap Reopens After a Decade, with Doctor Who Star Among the First to Celebrate
After more than ten years of anticipation, The Black Cap, has officially reopened, and Camden High Street has welcomed back one of its most iconic…
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20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Smoke-Free Law Celebrated
Public health charities, trade union representatives and people whose health or business improved following the ban of smoking in indoor public spaces celebrated a milestone…
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UK Bartenders’ Guild Announce the Winner of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest 2026
The UK Bartenders’ Guild has announced that Miley Kendrick, from The Domino Club in Leeds, is the winner of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori…
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Southampton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Temple Bar on Shirley Street in Southampton, will officially reopen today (Friday 27th March) following a transformational combined investment of £123,000…
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National Best Bar None Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Nottingham, Chesterfield and York were recognised as top performers at the annual National Best Bar None Awards, held at the House of Lords on Tuesday…
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“3% Inflation Stability Offers Hope, But Uncertainty Still Dominates the Night Time Economy,” says NTIA
The UK inflation rate remained at 3% in the year to February, according to The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS), however, these figures were collated…
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