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The Secret Vault Of Covent Garden: Virgin 5-Star Designer Furniture From Unopened West End Landmark Heads To Historic Unreserved Auction

A multi-million-pound trove of pristine, bespoke British luxury across 149 keys and magnificent public spaces—crafted by Europe’s leading luxury manufacturers…

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Nick Mackenzie to Step Down as Chief Executive of Greene King

Greene King has announced that chief executive Nick Mackenzie will step down at the end of February 2027 as part of a planned succession process. He will be succeeded by Clair Preston-Beer, currently the company’s chief digital and commercial officer.

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Three Major South West Trade Shows Open Their Doors To Business Buyers

Businesses across the South West are being invited to discover new products, meet suppliers and gain fresh inspiration as free registration opens for three leading trade events serving the food, drink, hospitality, catering, foodservice, retail and tourism sectors.

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Hospitality Loses 19 Licensed Premises a Week Ahead of Crunch Christmas

Britain’s number of pubs, bars, restaurants and other licensed premises has dropped by nearly 1,000 in the last 12 months, NIQ’s latest Hospitality Market Monitor…

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Pubs say “cavalry” failed to arrive as Healey’s Budget leaves VAT untouched

Pub and hospitality leaders have given Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget a cautious and often critical reception. They welcomed targeted business rates relief and a…

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Budget Offers Business Rates Relief to Pubs and Hospitality – But Surcharges Remain

Hospitality businesses in England are set to benefit from an expanded package of business rates support announced in the Budget, with the Government raising the…

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Spotlight Shines on North as VisitBritain Hosts Global Tourism Gathering in Manchester

VisitBritain and Marketing Manchester are extending a warm Northern welcome to more than 30 top international travel buyers and media as they host the inaugural ‘Spotlight Manchester: Gateway to Northern England and North Wales’.

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