Packaging Tax Damage to Hospitality Ignored by Government
Leading pub, hospitality and brewing bodies have united in expressing “deep concern” about the cost and impact of EPR, and Defra’s lack of progress to…
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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade.
Expansion In Store For Booker’s Drinks Division
Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants, is on course for expansion as it approaches its 12-month milestone as part of the Booker Group, following its acquisition…
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16 May: A Wake-Up Call for the Hospitality Sector
Philip Rayner, Founder and MD of Glebe Farm Foods Every year, International Coeliac Disease Awareness Day on 16th May shines a light on a condition…
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Heineken Announces Eazle® Tools Launch And The Chance To Win Tickets To The British Grand Prix
HEINEKEN UK has launched a new initiative aimed at helping pub operators drive footfall and boost pub profits – and is also offering one lucky…
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Heineken Announces £40 Million Star Pubs Investment
HEINEKEN UK has announced today (May 5) it will invest £40m in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs division in 2025, creating nearly…
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Sunshine and Easter Brighten Up April Drinks Sales
Warm weather, school holidays and Easter combined to make it a bumper first half of April for On Premise drinks sales, CGA by NIQ’s Daily…
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RedCat Signals Confidence with Multi-Million Pound Investment Plan
RedCat Pub Company has unveiled fresh investment plans totalling between £10 million and £12 million, aimed at enhancing its estate throughout the coming year. The…
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Pubs Allowed to Stay Open Later for VE 80 Celebrations
Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1 am to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day, the end of the Second World War…
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CAMRA Warns of More Shuttered Pubs as Tax Changes Come into Force
The consumer group fears that more pubs will close their doors because of the extra costs of National Insurance rises and an increase in business…
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Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Celebrates 50 Years with Expansion and New Distribution Centre
Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants is marking its 50th anniversary in the drinks industry, celebrating five decades of excellence, innovation, and commitment to providing high-quality…
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Boost British Pie Week Sales With The Nation’s Number One Pie Brand
British Pie Week is here (3rd – 9th March 2025), so now is the best time to stock up on Pukka’s full-on flavour, bestselling line…
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The Big Table Group Launches Charity Partnership for 2025 with Dreams Come True
The Big Table Group, operators of brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, Banana Tree, Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito has today announced a powerful new…
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Murphy’s Irish Stout Sales Surge By 632%
Murphy’s, the classic Irish stout, saw record sales this Christmas, as UK drinkers continue to develop a taste for stout. December saw overwhelming demand for…
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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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Barclaycard Analysis Highlights Modest Growth in Hospitality Sector Amid Challenging Landscape
Consumer spending patterns in 2024 reveal cautious optimism for the UK hospitality sector, with pubs and restaurants experiencing modest yet encouraging growth despite ongoing challenges….
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