80 Pub Closures Per Month, Research Reveals
New data has revealed that 239 English and Welsh pubs were either demolished or converted for other uses in the first quarter of 2024. It…
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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.
Labour Manifesto Pledge to Reform Business Rates
Labour has promised councils multi-year funding settlements and an end to “wasteful competitive bidding” in its general election manifesto, and also pledges to replace business…
Read more...Fullers Reveal an “Excellent Year of Progress”
Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported an ‘excellent’ year increasing earnings against a backdrop of elevated cost pressures. The pub & hospitality group, which operates…
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Greens Pledge to Cut Hospitality VAT
The Green Party has pledged to reduce the rate of hospitality VAT in its general election manifesto. The proposal is part of the Green Party’s…
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Business Rate Tax Up 49% During Last 14 Years
According to the commercial real estate intelligence firm Altus Group, under 14 years of the Conservative government, revenue from business rates, the controversial devolved property…
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Conservative Manifesto Answers UKhospitality Call To Fix Unfair Business Rates
Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “We are delighted to see the Conservative Manifesto commit to delivering UKHospitality’s call to fix the unfair burden…
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Lib Dems Vow To Reform Business Rates
The Liberal Democrats have vowed to replace the business rates system with a “commercial landowner levy” as part of their election manifesto. In the section…
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St Austell Brewery Reports ‘Strong’ Profit Growth And Record Sales
Southwest Brewer and pub company St Austell Brewery has reported ‘strong’ financial growth in the 52-week period to 31st December 2023. Despite challenging trading conditions…
Read more...Hoteliers Want Show of Support Ahead of General Election
Hoteliers in Bristol say politicians who want their votes in next month’s General Election need to show significant more support for the hospitality sector. After…
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Deal Not Sealed For Small Business Votes, As Poll Reveals More Than Half Could Still Be Swayed In Election Campaign
Millions of voters who run their own businesses are still to make a final decision on who they will back on polling day, according to…
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Moderation Nation: A Quarter of UK Adults ‘Zebra Striping’ on Every Pub Visit
A quarter of UK drinkers are alternating between alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks when they visit pubs and bars, according to a new industry report produced…
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CAMRA Urges Support for Pubs, Pints and Consumer Rights in 2024 General Election
Photo by Amelia Claudia. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is making its mark in the 2024 General Election by announcing its Manifesto and e-lobby…
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Global Brands Ltd Expands Spirits Portfolio With Shanky’s Whip Partnership
Global Brands Ltd is proud to announce a further expansion of its spirits portfolio, thanks to its recent partnership with Shanky’s Whip, the original Irish…
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UKHospitality Launches Election Toolkit For Businesses
As part of UKHospitality’s pre-election campaigning, which started at last year’s summer conference, the leading trade body is now able to offer all hospitality businesses…
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Next Government Must Use First 100 Days To Revitalise ‘Brand Britain’
The CBI’s Business Manifesto, shaped by input from over 400 business leaders and 70 Trade Associations, has mapped out the steps the next Government can…
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