Pints, Points & Pubs: Six Nations Fans Drive Beer Sales Sky High
The Six Nations Championship isn’t just a festival of rugby—it’s a golden opportunity for pubs and bars. With fans packing in to watch the action,…
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SLTA Survey Reveals 6% Of Scottish Licensed Hospital Venues Considering Closure
ON the same day that the Chancellor announces plans to kickstart the UK’s floundering economy, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) reveals in its latest…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates £8.7m Profitability And 26% Growth Amidst Ambitious Expansion Plans
Urban Pubs & Bars (“UPB”), London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has announced a record-breaking EBITDA of £8.7m for the financial year ending April…
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NTIA Urges UK Mayors To Follow Andy Burnham’s Lead In Investing In Sustainable Transport
The (NTIA) is urging mayors and local leaders across the UK to follow the example set by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in addressing the…
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Nearly-Flat GDP Growth Is Reflection Of Difficult Trading Conditions, Says Small Firms
The Government must now make good on its statements that growth is its number one priority – its recent call for regulators to put forward…
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December Delivers Growth For Hospitality Groups After Late Festive Surge For Pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved solid year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The…
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Outlet ‘Churn’ Keeps Hospitality Vibrant Despite Closures
New openings continue to flow into hospitality despite thousands of closures in the last few years, CGA by NIQ’s RISE solution shows. The data points…
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Pub Cultures ‘Matching’ Event Launches Unique Creative Partnerships
A unique event was held at Board in the Southampton recently to match pub owners with local artists. Southampton Forward’s Pub Cultures project wants to…
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KP Snacks Launches Tyrrells Furrows Beef Brisket & Black Peppercorn In OOH Channel
KP Snacks today announces the expansion of its Tyrrells Furrows range in the Out of Home channel with the launch of a brand new Beef Brisket…
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CAMRA Calls For New Government Fund To Save Community Locals
Consumer group CAMRA wants Deputy PM Angela Rayner to introduce fund specifically to help communities take over ownership of their local pub CAMRA is calling…
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Happy Christmas For Drinks Sales After Late Surge
A flurry of drinks sales over Christmas and New Year helped On Premise operators and suppliers end 2024 with a fortnight of strong real-terms growth….
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Treasury Has Lost Half A Million Pounds A Day Since Double Digit Tax Hike On Scotch
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch Whisky and other spirits was increased…
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National Pubwatch Releases New “Frequently Asked Question” Films For Banned People
National Pubwatch has announced the release of a new playlist of Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) films on its YouTube page. Additional films in the new…
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NEOS Hospitality Acquires 19th Site, Bringing Barbara’s Bier Haus to Bournemouth
NEOS Hospitality are set to bring Barbara’s Bier Haus to Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, following their acquisition of the former ‘Vodka Revolution’, following its sudden…
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Historic East Yorkshire Hotel Announces Closure After Almost 90 Years
© Copyright JThomas and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. A historic seafront hotel & bar in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, has closed its…
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