On Trade Christmas Countdown
This past week has seen a decline in sales as pubs simply couldn’t compete with the single BIGGEST sales day of 2022, England’s Quarter Final…
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NTIA CEO Questions True Value of Covid Inquiry to Taxpayers without Industry Representation
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, has made a statement on the ongoing COVID Inquiry: “The current COVID inquiry must ensure that…
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Proper Pubs Celebrates Landmark Milestone As 200th Pub Opens
Proper Pubs, the community-wet led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has opened its doors on their 200th pub this Christmas! The Chrystal Bell, in Gallowgate,…
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Charlie’s Bar Christmas Advert “Reinforces The Social And Cultural Value Of Pubs”
A new Christmas ad making waves, not for the retail space but for the voice of our wonderful pubs. One small family-run pub in Enniskillen,…
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NTIA Backs Cross-Party Support for Specific Offence Against Spiking
In a united front, Members of Parliament have rallied behind the call for a specific offence against spiking, as proposed by previous Home Secretary Priti…
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Night Czar Urges Ministers To Not Close The Hospitality Industry Off From The Rest Of The World
London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé has today warned of the hugely damaging impact that the Government’s new immigration plans will have on the capital’s night-time…
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Scotland’s Pubs & Bars Closing At Twice The Rate Of That In England
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) and the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) have joined forces, calling on the Scottish Government to pass on…
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‘Tis The Season To Be Kind, Say Hospitality And Retail Bosses
As the festive period begins, the British Retail Consortium and UKHospitality have come together to urge the public to be kind and considerate to people…
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Live Gigging Sets The Stage For £2.4bn Boost To UK Pubs And Bars
A new industry-first report reveals the ‘seed’ music scene – gigging in the hospitality sector – could be the catalyst for a multi-billion pound boost…
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Admiral Taverns Commits a Further £800,000 to Sustainability Roadmap
Admiral Taverns has unveiled phase two of its sustainability roadmap, announcing a further £800,000 investment into reducing carbon emissions across its estate. This latest announcement…
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Extension of Pub Licensing Hours for Euro 2024 Semi-Finals and Final “Essential” say Trade Leaders
Pubs could be allowed to stay open until 1am if any of the home nations make it to the semis or final of next summer’s…
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Craft Union Pub Company Announce the Winners of its Operator Awards 2023
The Craft Union Pub Company held their Operator Awards for 2023 last week, celebrating all of the hard work carried out by its Operators, and…
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More Flat Drinks Sales Before Make-Or-Break Christmas
On Premise drinks sales were virtually flat again last week, ahead of the crucial run-in to Christmas for operators and suppliers. CGA by NIQ’s latest…
Read more...Consumers Ready To Spend On Hot Beverages in 2024
The Hot Beverages Spotlight Report, part of CGA’s Food Insights Spotlight series, delivers a bird’s eye view of the segment to help suppliers, wholesalers and…
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Tourism Bouncing Back, But VAT Cut Needed to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
UKHospitality is calling for the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for…
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