Hospitality Sector Faces Crisis as Insolvencies Soar
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has issued a stark warning about the perilous state of the hospitality sector as new…
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Liberation Group Rebrands to Butcombe
Pub operator and brewing business Liberation Grouphas announced plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group, to align with its strategic priorities. The existing operating brands, Butcombe…
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TRGC and BrewDog Open Their Largest UK Airport Site in Edinburgh
Having opened the world’s first BrewDog airport bar at Edinburgh Airport in 2018, TRGC and BrewDog have relocated into a larger location which now offers…
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UK’s GDP Falls for a Second Consecutive Time
The UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.1% month-on-month in October for the second consecutive time and below expectations of 0.1% growth, and follows…
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A New Chapter for The Copley Arms: 17th Century Pub in Hessenford Reopens with a Fresh Look
A 17th-century village pub in Hessenford has reopened this month with a fresh look and new management. Hannah Mayne and Jared Lothian reopened The Copley…
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UKHospitality Supports Plans To Provide Permanently Lower Business Rates For The Sector
Business rates continue to be a “barrier to investment” for the hospitality sector, leaving pubs “uniquely disadvantaged”, sector leaders told the Non-Domestic Rating Bill Committee….
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Clapton Hart Pub Reopens After Being Rescued From Closure – Just In Time For Christmas!
Hackney’s historic Clapton Hart pub, a beloved local landmark dating back to 1722, has reopened following a remarkable rescue and refurbishment—just in time for the…
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LAD Up And Spirits Down In Solid Start To Christmas
On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth in the last week of November, raising hopes for a strong Christmas for suppliers and operators. CGA…
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National Pubwatch Champions “Ask for Angela” Initiative to Protect Vulnerable Patrons
National Pubwatch is renewing its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals within the hospitality industry by championing the widely recognized “Ask for Angela” initiative. Aimed at…
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George & Dragon Pub In Wanstead Announces Reopening After Being Saved From Closure
The historic George & Dragon pub is set to reopen in the new year after being saved from closure, marking a triumphant return for the…
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Two Thirds Of UK Drinkers Intend To Drink More Over Christmas According To Charity Drinkaware
Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK drinkers intend to drink more alcohol over Christmas than they typically would at other times of the year, according to…
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Drinks Sales Back In The Red After Weather Turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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M&B Results Show Sales Growth Of 5% But Warns Of Increased Costs
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has released its full-year financial results for the 52 weeks ended 28 September 2024. The group made the comments within its…
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Jon Bon Jovi Visits The Duke of Sussex in Waterloo to Celebrate Hampton Water Rosé
Legendary rock star Jon Bon Jovi swapped the stage for The Duke of Sussex pub in Waterloo, joining forces with his son, Jesse Bongiovi, to…
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Budget Costs Overshadow Employment Rights Bill Impact
UKHospitality has said the cost of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions will have a far more immediate impact on employment than changes to employment…
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