J D Wetherspoon Opens its First Pub in Continental Europe
J D Wetherspoon has opened its first pub in continental Europe (Monday February 9) – at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain. The franchise partner,…
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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.
Lower Halling Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Five Bells on 126 High Street in Lower Halling, officially reopened on Saturday 7th February following a transformational combined investment of…
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Market Taverns Announces Senior Leadership Appointments as Business Looks to Next Phase of Business Growth
Market Taverns has announced the appointment of Miles Slade as Managing Director, alongside Chris Gosling as Chief Accountant, strengthening its senior leadership team as the…
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Lomond Leisure Group Secures Sixth Site With Landmark Edinburgh Pub
Scottish hospitality operators Lomond Leisure Group have secured their sixth venue and are eyeing further sites. Kilderkin on The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is the…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: We Live in Interesting Times…
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. There is an old saying, often described as a blessing or a curse depending on your outlook: “May you…
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Hospitality Faces Job Losses Despite Service Sector Growth
The hospitality and leisure sector is facing “challenging business conditions” as new data reveals that service sector employment has now fallen for four consecutive months…
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Welsh Government Brings In £8 Million Of Business Rates Support To 4,400 Hospitality Businesses
The Welsh Government has announced this week an £8 million additional support package for approximately 4,400 hospitality businesses under the ‘Non-Domestic Rates – Food and…
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Rate Of Liquidations And Critical Distress In Hospitality Signal Need For Precision Rather Than Blunt Policy Instruments
Liquidations in the hospitality sector between 2023 and 2025 remain higher than pre-covid levels, with more expected as the hospitality industry grapples with some of…
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73% of Outlets Report A Year-On-Year Decline in Profitability
THE (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association today releases its bi-annual snapshot survey, highlighting the continued challenges facing Scotland’s pubs, bars and licensed hospitality venues in…
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SIBA Business Awards 2026: Entry Deadline Extended
The entry deadline for the SIBA Business Awards 2026 has been extended to Monday 16th February 2026 – with breweries, retailers, pubs and taprooms urged…
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Star Pubs’ Figures Reveal January Applicant Levels Are Up 10% On A Year Ago
Despite media attention on the challenges facing the hospitality industry, Star Pubs reports today that its applicant levels for January were 10% up on 2025….
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Licensed Trade Faces Fresh Cost Pressures as Alcohol Duty Increases
The hospitality sector is bracing for another round of price increases as alcohol duty rates climb this month, adding fresh financial strain to an industry…
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Beer & Pub Association Calls For Barnett Consequentials To Be Directed To Support Scotland’s Pubs
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has urged the Scottish Government to ensure that the Barnett consequentials arising from the UK Government’s recent announcement…
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Finance Minister Halts Business Rates Revaluation Following Industry Pressure
Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister has abandoned plans for a business rates revaluation following widespread opposition from the hospitality industry, which warned the changes could force…
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Butcombe Group Announces Senior Leadership Promotions with New Chief Experience Officer and Expanded Property Director Role
Butcombe Group has announced two senior leadership changes that will support the business as it continues to drive growth across its whole estate. From 1st…
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