Brunning and Price Come to Blacknest, Alton
Brunning and Price have announced the acquisition of the Jolly Farmer in Blacknest. It will be in good company as Brunning and Price also own…
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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.
Card Spending Falls -0.1 Per Cent In June, As Hospitality And Retail Miss Out On Heatwave Boost
Consumer card spending fell -0.1 per cent year-on-year in June, less than the 1.0 per cent reported in May and below the latest CPIH inflation…
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Heartwood Inns Opens The George & Dragon in Marlow, its Seventh Pub with Rooms
Award winning Heartwood Inns has today opened the doors to The George & Dragon in Marlow, marking its seventh pub with rooms and a significant…
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Côte Brasserie Owner Seeks New Investment as Chain Faces Potential Sale
The parent company of French restaurant chain Côte Brasserie is, according to reports, actively seeking new investment partners, according to industry sources, raising questions about…
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Footfall And Spend Nudge Up As Some Cost Pressures Ease
On Premise visits and spending moved upwards in May, CGA by NIQ’s latest On Premise Consumer Pulse Report reveals. The exclusive research shows 92% of respondents had…
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Ban On Upward-Only Rent Reviews A Significant Win For Hospitality
Ambition for all regions to take the reins in driving growth has received its biggest boost as the landmark English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill…
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JD Wetherspoon Puts 6 of its Pubs Up For Sale
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has put six sites up for sale. The properties, which comprise a mix of three freeholds/virtual freeholds and three leasehold units,…
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Europe’s Capital Cities Lead Hospitality Recovery
A new report from hospitality insight leader The Oxford Partnership has revealed the cities, days and trading patterns driving the strongest rebound in European hospitality….
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Industry Warns of Daily Pub Closures as Tax Burden Threatens Sector Survival
The licensed trade is bracing for a devastating year ahead, with industry leaders warning that more than one pub per day could permanently close across…
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Harsh Personal Guarantees Will Chill Growth Ambitions, Say Small Businesses
Heavy-handed personal guarantees are “shackling” ambition and risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. Research by…
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Warmer Weather Boost Youngs Trading
Pub company Young’s has expressed confidence in the coming year following its latest trading statement for the 14 weeks from 1 April 2025 to 8…
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Ping Pong Restaurant Chain Closes After Two Decades
Popular dim sum chain Ping Pong has permanently closed its doors after two decades in the London restaurant scene. The brand announced the closure of…
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MBO at Buzzworks Fuels £100M+ Growth Ambitions
Kenny Blair, Co-Founder and Managing Director has led a family management buyout at Buzzworks. He will take control of the family business continuing with its…
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Government’s Health Strategy Must Avoid Policies That Further Tax The Majority Who Drink In Moderation
The government is reportedly considering a ban or restrictions on alcohol advertising as part of its 10-year health strategy. While a full ban is mentioned…
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Leadership Transition at Valiant Pub Company
Valiant Pub Company (“Valiant”), operator of community-focused pubs across the UK, has announced that Mark McGinty, Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Gerry Carroll as Chief…
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