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Greene King Opens Nest Pub In Collaboration With Experienced Chef, Jonas Lodge

The Sportsman in Reading has reopened with a fresh new look following a £250,000 investment by pub owner Greene King. With a new look for the pub comes an exciting new food offer, Clucking Crispy Chicken, from top chef Jonas Lodge – bringing delicious fried chicken to The Sportsman.

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Cut Alcohol Tax and Help British Businesses Get Back On Their Feet, Says WSTA

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is warning that an increase to alcohol tax at the Autumn Budget will be a major blow to businesses and consumers, who are already “on their knees”.

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Marston’s Profits to Beat Top End of Forecasts as Grandstand Drives Conversion Push

Marston’s expects to report underlying profit before tax above the top end of market expectations for the 2026 financial year, as it accelerates its pub…

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Britain Set to Lose One Pub a Day and 5,000 Jobs in 2026 BBPA Reveal

Approximately one pub a day will have closed by the end of 2026, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association…

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Hospitality Has the Highest Effective Tax Rate of Any Sector in the UK Research Reveals

New analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has highlighted the significant tax burden facing the UK’s hospitality and retail sectors, with businesses collectively paying…

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Scottish Government Backs #VATSTHEPROBLEM Campaign

 As a result of the industry-wide open letter, which was signed by the likes of Tom Kitchin, Lorna McNee and the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh,…

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