One Of The UK’s Oldest Pubs Has Been Forced To Close After 500 Years
© Copyright Richard Dorrell and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Torquay’s oldest pub has closed its doors. The Hole in the Wall…
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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.
Hospitality Insolvencies Down But Remain Historically High
Company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 11% from 3,829 in the 12 months to February 2024 to 3,405 in the…
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Star Offers Mental Health Support To Managed Pub Operators
Star Pubs is offering more than 200 of its Just Add Talent managed pub operators mental health coaching and guidance to be able to lead…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires The Crown Pub in Market Drayton
Pub company Punch Pubs & Co has proudly added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Crown in Market Drayton. The town centre…
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UK’s Best Restaurants, Pubs & Bars Revealed at The Casual Dining Awards 2025
The UK’s best pub, bar, and restaurant operators were announced at the prestigious Casual Dining Awards, which took place last night at the London Marriott…
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The UK Cities Where You Can Get A Pint For Under £3, Study Reveals
The study by QR Code Generator has identified the UK cities offering the lowest priced drinks, finding the average cost of a pint in each….
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Hospitality Sees “Marginal Growth” But Stability At Risk From New Wave Of Government Costs
Britain’s pubs, restaurants and hotels market has achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by…
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Market Taverns Appoints COO
Market Taverns Ltd the privately owned pub company operating 15 pubs in central London has promoted Adrian Laws to Chief Operating Officer. Adrian joined Market…
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First Public House On King’s Road In Over 100 Years
Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Three Cheers Pub Co. have acquired the lease for 224-226 King’s Road, London and will transform the…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires of Four Pubs From Leicester-Based Brewing Company Everards
Punch Pubs & Co has acquired of four pubs from Leicester-based brewing company Everards and have been welcomed into Punch’s Leased and Tenanted estate. Stephen…
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St Austell Brewery Launches One Of South West’s Biggest Schemes To Reduce Its Pub Waste By 80%
St Austell Brewery has launched an ambitious recycling initiative to reduce the general waste in its managed pubs by 80%. The new initiative, in partnership…
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Tax Red Tape’s Huge Cost To Small Firms Revealed In New Report
A new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed the huge burden of tax compliance on small businesses. • The cost of…
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Campaign Launched to Preserve Historic Indian Restaurant Ahead of Centenary
A campaign to preserve one of the UK’s most iconic dining institutions has been launched, with hospitality leaders and loyal customers calling for intervention to…
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Greene King Expands Farmhouse Kitchen Pilot Scheme With Second Opening
Pub retailer and brewer Greene King has expanded the pilot of its Farmhouse Kitchen concept with a second opening in Ossett on Tuesday, 15 April….
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New Business Rates Reform Law A ‘Landmark Moment’
The Government has passed new legislation imposing up to 20% on rates bills for larger property occupiers in England from 1 April 2026, despite objections…
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