NTIA Calls for Action as Operators See Insurance Premiums Double
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the government to intervene over the issue of spiralling insurance premium costs within the leisure sector,…
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Nottingham Council Reconsiders Late-Night Levy Charge
Nottingham’s Late-Night Levy looks set to be to be scrapped following a Full Council meeting next month. The levy, which requires businesses that sell alcohol…
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Gintel: UK On-Trade & Hospitality Favours Marketplace Dominators Over Local Small Batch Gins
Market research by Shepper, an innovative data-collection service, has revealed that the UK’s on-trade and hospitality outlets are preferring to serve leading brands of gin and tonic as their house products instead of supporting local and small-batch counterparts.
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Pubs & Bars ‘at Risk of Being Forgotten’, Say Hospitality Trade Bodies
Scotland’s three major hospitality trade associations, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA), and UKHospitality Scotland (UKHS) have called on…
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Like-for-Like Sales Increase Almost 5% in July
Sector like-for-likes were up 4.7% year-on-year in July as drink sales drove growth, according to data from S4labour, the people, productivity and payroll system. The…
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Hospitality Sector Sees Increase in “Distressed Businesses”
Bars and restaurants are major drivers behind a rise in the number of businesses “in critical financial distress” according to the latest Begbies Traynor “Red…
Read more...Call for Action as Insurance Premiums Rise and Coverage Shrinks, Report Finds
Small business’s are encountering widespread problems in their dealings with the insurance market, amid rising premium costs, a new report has found. FSB’s new publication,…
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Weather Gives Drinks Sales a Fortnight of Two Halves
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise have fluctuated widely over the last two weeks, with the heatwave bringing mixed fortunes for pubs, bars and restaurants….
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Local Community Pub Reopens Following £189,000 Investment
The Black Bull, a local community pub in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, reopened on Friday 29th July following a £189,000 investment. At the helm is passionate…
Read more...10 Million Pints to be Sold as Fans Head to their Local to Support the Lionesses
The British Beer and Pub Association is predicting that 10 million pints worth £40m will be poured and enjoyed this Sunday as the Lionesses face…
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Heatwave Brings Mixed Results for Drinks Sales
Average drinks sales by value in managed venues were 1% either side of the pre-COVID-19 levels of 2019 on both Saturday 16 and Sunday 17…
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Shepherd Neame Acquires Bournemouth Bar Urban Reef
Brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of Bournemouth seaside bar and restaurant Urban Reef. Located next to the…
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CAMRA Urges the Government to Put Tied Tenants’ Views Front and Centre of Pubs Code Review
The Campaign for Real Ale has launched a survey for tied tenants to give frank feedback to the Government. CAMRA is calling on tied tenants…
Read more...New PM Must Support Beer and Pubs
Amidst the race to become the new Prime Minister, the BBPA has issued all candidates in the Conservative leadership race with a mini-manifesto setting out…
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CAMRA Backs Law Change to Make Sure Bar Staff Always Keep their Tips
The Campaign for Real Ale has given its backing to a change in the law to make sure that bar staff will always receive tips…
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