Major Investment Brings New Lease of Life to Bransholme Community Pub
The Meadows, located in Bransholme, officially reopened on Thursday 23rd of July following a transformational investment of £376,142…
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World Cup Lifts Deliveries as Restaurants’ At-Home Sales Grow 3.3% In June
Deliveries to consumers watching the World Cup at home helped Britain’s restaurant groups to solid like-for-like growth in June, the NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
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St Austell Brewery Strengthens Somerset Footprint with Bird in Hand Acquisition
St Austell Brewery has added to its presence in Somerset with the acquisition of The Bird in Hand in North Curry, expanding its leased and tenanted estate while…
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Nancy Spains Announces UK Expansion with New Bristol Opening
Nancy Spains, the Irish pub group founded by brothers Peter and Nicky O’Halloran, has announced plans to open its first Bristol venue this October.
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Tipping Compliance: What the Withdrawal of the Draft Code Means for Employers
The Government has withdrawn the draft revised Code of Practice on tips without explanation, creating uncertainty around proposed worker consultation requirements.
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Premier Inn Beats Europe’s Luxury Hotels on TikTok as Carden Park Surges Up Rankings
Premier Inn has beaten some of Europe’s most prestigious luxury hotels to become the continent’s most influential hotel brand on TikTok, according to new data from influencer marketing platform…
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£418,000 Revamp to Reopen Historic Leicester Music Pub
An iconic Leicester music pub is set to reopen thanks to a £418,000 refurbishment.
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Wales Launches £2 Million Scheme to Help Make Tourism and Hospitality More Accessible
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales are being encouraged to apply for part of a new £2 million grant scheme to improve accessibility creating more inclusive visitor experiences, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, has announced.
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Burnham Government’s AI Reset Must Build Trust in AI Among Small Firms, says FSB
The AI Minister’s new cabinet role gives the Government an opportunity to help small firms adopt the technology with confidence, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says.
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Brava Hospitality Expands Portfolio with Riding House Cafe Acquisition
Brava Hospitality Group, the operator behind Prezzo Italian and Jamie’s Italian (UK), will be acquiring the Riding House Café.
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Stonegate Sells Over 12 million Drinks During World Cup Tournament
Stonegate Group has unveiled the final figures from its Roar of the Nation barometer, offering a data-led snapshot of how the UK’s pub-goers experienced this summer’s tournament.
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Foodservice Inflation Rises 1.8% as Cost Pressures Persist
Hospitality food and drink prices rose 1.8% month-on-month in June, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing has revealed.
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Food Tech CEO Urges PM Andy Burnham to ‘Undo Damage’ Dealt To Small And Medium Businesses By Predecessors
A UK food technology entrepreneur has called on the new Prime Minister to review policies which disproportionately impact small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as he begins to set out his plan for government.
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Star Expands Managed Operator Estate In Scotland With £280,000 Makeover Of Iconic Edinburgh Pub
An historic Category A listed Edinburgh pub is reopening this week following a major refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs.
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PM Slashes Business Rates Bills for Pubs, Clubs and Live Music Venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday he would lower business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20% from April as part of his drive to lower cost pressures on households and businesses, and revive communities.
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