RedCat Hospitality Reports Strong Q2 Trading Performance
RedCat Hospitality has announced its trading figures for the second quarter of its current financial year, showing positive momentum across both its pub and hotel…
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Wetherspoon Confirms First Continental European Venue at Spanish Airport
JD Wetherspoon has revealed plans to launch its inaugural continental European operation at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in Spain, marking a significant milestone for the…
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Uttoxeter Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Makeover Of Over £305,000
The Steeplechase on Bridge Street in Uttoxeter has reopened following a phenomenal investment of more than £305,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the…
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SIBA Launches 2026 Industry Survey to Help Organisation ‘Fight For Fairness’ in Independent Brewing Sector
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has launched its Industry Report Questionnaire, an industry survey which garners data for the SIBA Independent Beer…
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London and Edinburgh Remain Top Destinations for Hotel Investment
Executives and investors from the hotel industry have ranked London as the most attractive city for hotel investment in Europe in the year ahead for…
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BrewDog Calls for Government Support as Hospitality Sector Faces £1bn Cost Crisis
BrewDog has issued an urgent appeal to the Treasury for enhanced support for Britain’s hospitality sector, cautioning that escalating operational costs are putting thousands of…
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SLTA Welcomes Calls for Pubs and Bars to Show Matches During 2026 World Cup
SLTA has welcomed calls for special dispensation for pubs and bars to show matches during next summer’s World Cup following Scotland’s stunning victory over Denmark….
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Company of Cooks Extends its Partnership with the Royal Opera House
Company of Cooks and the Royal Opera House are extending their successful food, drink and hospitality partnership for a further five years. In a landmark…
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Coconut Tree Restaurant Group Rescued from Administration, Safeguarding Over 150 Jobs
A rescue deal has been completed for The Coconut Tree restaurant group, with the business acquired from administration by MPS Hospitality Limited, an entity associated…
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Fury as Communities Minister Blocks Plans to Support Drinkers, Local Breweries and New Pubs Across NI
Consumer group CAMRA NI has expressed anger at Northern Ireland Communities Minister’s decision to block modernising of alcohol licensing system. The Minister for Communities, Gordon…
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Edinburgh Takes Three-Quarters Of Investment In Scottish Hotels
Edinburgh’s growing popularity as a tourist destination has seen it take nearly 75% of the investment made in Scottish hotels during the first three quarters…
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Further Hospitality Job Losses Loom Without Budget Action
More than half of hospitality businesses warn they will be forced to take drastic action if they do not receive adequate support in the Budget…
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Flight Club Confirms Reading as its Next Home
Flight Club, the lively cocktail and social darts bar, has confirmed today that it has chosen Reading as the location for its next UK venue, its second venue in the Thames Valley,…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Flat as Businesses Hold On For Budget Lifeline
Company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were flat month-on-month at 265 in September 2025, and only up slightly from 262 in September…
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HMRC Receipts on “Sin Taxes” Continue to Fall – Now Just 2.8% of Total Tax Revenues
HMRC’s takings from ‘sin taxes’ have fallen by 35% over the past decade to £24.2bn or 2.8% of its total revenues in 2024/25, versus 4.3%…
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