Nottingham Community Pub Reopens Following £572,832 Makeover
The Fairham, located on Farnborough Road in Clifton, officially reopened on Thursday 26th February following an investment of more than £572,832. The pub is part…
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New Tourism Survey Reveals Fragile Outlook For Scotland’s Visitor Economy as Parties Debate Sector’s Future
A new industry survey published by the Scottish Tourism Alliance reveals a fragile outlook for Scotland’s visitor economy, with rising costs, falling visitor spend and…
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UK’s First Women’s Prison Hospitality Academy Celebrates First Graduates
Marston’s is celebrating a major milestone as the first cohort of trainees officially graduate from the Hope & Anchor at HMP Styal, the UK’s first…
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Hospitality Outperforms as Card Spending Growth Slows to 1.0% in February
The UK’s licensed on-trade and restaurant sector delivered a standout performance in February, outpacing wider consumer spending trends despite growing economic uncertainty among British consumers,…
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Wolverhampton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Makeover
The Silver Spur, located in Glent Worth Gardens in Wolverhampton, officially reopened on Thursday 5th March following a transformational investment of more than £274,632. The…
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St Austell Brewery Celebrates The Women Driving Its Future – 175 Years After Trailblazer Hester Parnell Helped Shape Its Past
As St Austell Brewery celebrates its 175th anniversary, the business is honouring the women who continue to drive it forward today, building on a legacy…
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WBPA Launches Manifesto to Call For Support for Brewers and Pubs as Scale of Welsh Pub Closures Revealed
The Welsh Beer and Pub Association has called on Welsh MSs and policymakers to support Welsh brewers and pubs ahead of a critical Senedd election…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Flattens in January as Key Commodities Unwind
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector remained virtually flat in January, with month-on-month inflation slowing to just 0.02%, according to the latest Foodservice…
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Heartwood Collection Announces £1.5m Investment Across Five Pubs
Heartwood Collection has announced plans to invest more than £1.5 million in the refurbishment of five of its existing pubs by June 2026. The significant…
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Various Eateries Strikes £11.25m Deal to Acquire Four Premium Southern Pubs Under New Coppa Collective Brand
Various Eateries, the London-headquartered operator known for its Coppa Club and Noci restaurant concepts, has reached agreement to purchase a portfolio of four high-end destination…
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BBPA Unveils New Guidance For Pubs To Boost Accessibility
The British Beer and Pub Association has launched a refreshed Accessibility in Pubs guide to ensure pubs have all the advice they need to be…
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Shepherd Neame Reopens The Hoop and Grapes, Following a £1.8m transformation
A transformation of Shepherd Neame’s historic Farringdon pub, The Hoop and Grapes, was officially celebrated by hundreds of guests at a grand opening. The Independent…
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Hotel Managers Switch Roles for Career Development
Two hotel managers in the North West have swapped respective job roles and venues to obtain more experience and develop their professional skills. Adam Bujok…
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Tax Burden and Policy Failures Behind BrewDog Bar Closures, Says Former Executive
A former senior figure at BrewDog has pointed to mounting government-imposed costs and a deteriorating business environment as the primary drivers behind the mass closure…
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Chancellor Delivers Spring Statement as Financial Pressures Mount for Hospitality Operators
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stood firmly behind her government’s economic programme, telling MPs it remains the correct course of action for the country — even…
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