Revolution Bars Restructuring Proposal Approved in High Court
Revolution Bars has been given the go ahead to implement a restructuring plan that will see it close more than a quarter of its bars,…
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BBPA Issues Protest Advice to Pubs, Landlords, and Brewers
As the current unrest in towns and cities shows no signs of abating trade bodies have issued advice to businesses which may have been impacted….
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NTIA Warns Of Safety Risks And Financial Losses As UK Businesses Shut Down Amid Growing Unrest
The Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) has expressed deep concern at the current unrest scene in towns and cities. Michael Kill CEO, Night Time Economy…
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Croeso Pubs Opens Its Newest Acquisition, The Bear’s Head In Penarth
Croeso Pubs Ltd has officially opened The Bear’s Head in Penarth with a little help from former rugby star turned Fab Four coffee connoisseur Lee…
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Fuller’s Acquires Lovely Pubs
Fuller, Smith & Turner has purchased Lovely Pubs – a collection of seven stunning pubs in Warwickshire for a total consideration of £22.5 million. These…
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July Card Spending Falls but Pubs, Bars & Clubs Record Sales Uplift
Consumer card spending fell -0.3 per cent year-on-year in July – a slight improvement on June (-0.6 per cent) but noticeably lower than the latest…
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Liberation Shares Positive First Half Year as LfL Sales Increase 6.4%
Brewer and retailer Liberation Group, which has over 120 pubs, bars and inns has reported a strong 6.4% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed…
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Euros Hangover Pushes Drinks Sales Down Year-On-Year
Last week’s drinks sales fell 6% below the same period in 2023 as some consumers tightened their spending after enjoying the Euro 2024 tournament in…
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Be At One Announce Second Liverpool Opening
Cocktail bar brand Be at One has announced the launch of its second site in Liverpool, situated on North John Street, set to open today,…
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Interest Rates Cut For First Time In More Than Four Years
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5%. The Bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted five to…
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Government Publishes Updated Remit for Low Pay Commission ahead of 2025 NLW Recommendations
The Department for Business and Trade has published an updated remit for the Low Pay Commission, following Labour’s victory at the General Election. The government…
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Owners Ordered to Restore 300 Year Old London Pub
Image Credit: Ewan Munro, China Hall, Surrey Quays, SE16 via Flcikr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/2843480271) A historic London pub which had fallen into a state of disrepair by…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires The White Swan, Market Rasen
Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The White Swan in Market Rasen. The traditional town pub, set…
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Thinking Drinkers Set Out To Save The Pub
Comedy duo the Thinking Drinkers is throwing its support behind the beleaguered hospitality sector with the launch of a new show celebrating the pleasures of…
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Palé Hall Owners Add Pub To Their Estate With A Pledge To Local Customers
The owners of one of Wales’ country house hotels have added a neighbouring country pub to their estate, assuring existing customers that it will remain…
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