Lane7 Secures 30th Site With New Exeter Venue
Lane7 Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing leisure operators, has secured its 30th site, with a new boutique bowling venue set to open in Exeter…
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Bars
Indie Beer Week 2026 Begins Today as 700 Breweries Now Back the Campaign
Indie Beer Week 2026 begins today, promoting ‘independent beer, pubs and people’ via a string of events taking place in pubs, bars and brewery taprooms…
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Orange Socks Drive Fundraising Momentum for LTC and Only A Pavement Away
A new industry-wide fundraising initiative spearheaded by hospitality champion Hamish Stoddart is calling on operators and suppliers across the UK to show their support by…
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Security Apprenticeship Cuts Risk Undermining UK Public Safety as Martyn’s Law Demands Grow
The UK’s security and night-time economy sectors have issued a stark warning that the removal of Level 2 and Level 3 security apprenticeships risks creating…
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BII Licensee of the Year 2026 Semi-Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their 12 Semi-Finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. Since the launch in…
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Thornbridge & Co Opens New London Pub, The Wild Swan
Thornbridge & Co has officially opened the doors to The Wild Swan, its newest pub located at 99 Fetter Lane, London, marking the group’s first…
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Easter Boosts UK On-Trade as Footfall and Dwell Time Rise
The UK on-trade delivered a strong performance over the Easter 2026 Bank Holiday weekend, with increased footfall and longer visits driving meaningful volume growth across…
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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…
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