Chiswick Pubs Win Reprieve As Council Backs Down Over Riverside Seating Ban
Two riverside pubs in Chiswick have secured a victory over Hounslow Council after a row erupted over outdoor seating along the Thames at Strand-on-the-Green.
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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.
Burnham Pledges 20% Cut to Business Rates for Pubs
Andy Burnham has pledged to reform taxes impacting Britain’s pubs and high streets, suggesting that he could slash business rates for pubs and “prioritise the businesses that bring people together”.
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Welcome Relief as Month-on Month Food inflation Falls
Food and drink prices eased by 0.1% in May, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing.
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174% Spike In Pub Spend At 4pm Catches Brits Leaving Work Early For Last Night’s England Game With Footfall Surging
England’s World Cup victory over DR Congo delivered another major boost for the UK’s hospitality sector, with supporters leaving work early to watch the match in pubs
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Mixed Weather Brings Soft Start To June For Drinks Sales
NIQ’s exclusive Daily Drinks Tracker, powered by CGA intelligence, shows sales in the week to Saturday 6 June were 1.5% down on the equivalent period in 2025.
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Transformed Darwen Community Pub Reopens Its Doors
The Alexandra, located on Alexandra View in Darwen, has officially reopened following a transformational investment of £323,256. The pub is part of Proper Pubs…
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Pubs to Stay Open Until 5am for England v Mexico World Cup Match
Pubs and bars will be able to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can come together to watch the World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.
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Hospitality VAT Petition Passed 250,000 as Campaign Officially Launches
The #VATsTheProblem petition, which was officially launched to consumers yesterday (July 1) and spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge has surpassed…
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Government Issues Pub Opening Times Update for England v Mexico on July 6
Pubs hoping to screen England’s last-16 World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday have been told they can open beyond standard licensing hours…
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90% World Cup Boost for Pubs as England Progress to Last 16
Global payments company, Square, tracked how the group matches created distinct economic patterns for local businesses across major UK cities.
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Don’t Let World Cup Demand Catch Your Pub Short
Pub bookings for England’s World Cup campaign have surged. This is a huge trading moment for pubs, bars and hospitality businesses across the UK…
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£3,000 Hiring Grant ‘Won’t Be Enough’ as Hospitality Jobs Growth Stalls, Warns Employment Expert
Following the Prime Minister’s hospitality roundtable earlier this week and the announcement of a £3,000 grant for hospitality businesses hiring 18–24-year-olds…
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Scottish Hotels Urged to Check Rates Bills as Deadline to Appeal £63 million Increase Approaches
Scotland’s hotels are being urged to ‘use or lose’ their right to appeal against increases to their rateable values ahead of this month’s deadline…
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Two Thirds (70%) of Hospitality, Entertainment and Leisure Business Leaders Say Economic Uncertainty is Preventing Them From Focusing on Transition
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are heightening energy security fears and pressure on businesses, while surging demand from energy-intensive technologies is making investment in…
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World Cup Summer Expected to Deliver £4.2bn Boost to Food and Drink Sector as Live Screenings Provide Boost to Venues
New analysis indicates that the UK food and drink sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with pubs…
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