Tough Trading Conditions and Rising Costs See Brewery Numbers Slip Back
Tough trading conditions and rising costs means that overall brewery numbers in the UK have slipped back slightly in the third quarter of 2023, according…
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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.
Royal Crown Reopens After A “Refurbishment Fit For A King”
Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has reopened historic Rochester pub, The Crown, after a stunning £1.2 million transformation – and reinstated its former name The…
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RMT Union Members Approve Deal to End Strike Action
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay deal, marking an end in part to the disruptive national rail dispute. bringing some…
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Foodservice Inflation Falls for Fifth Consecutive Month
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) decreased for the fifth consecutive month in October, dipping below 20% year-on-year at 16.7%…
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UK Hospitality Faces Crunch As Families Tighten Belts – Can Loyalty Schemes Save The Day?
Cash-strapped families plan to cut back on eating out and takeaways in 2024 as the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets – presenting…
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Chancellor to “Look Again” at Controversial Tourist Tax
The Government has promised to look again at the data around its controversial ‘Tourist Tax’ after statements that tax-free shopping is not a reason for…
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Bedford Pub Reopens After £237,000 Makeover
The Bear on Bedford High Street re-opened earlier this month following a major investment of £237,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division…
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Extension of Pub Licensing Hours for Euro 2024 Semi-Finals and Final “Essential” say Trade Leaders
Pubs could be allowed to stay open until 1am if any of the home nations make it to the semis or final of next summer’s…
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Proactive Recruitment Solutions Needed To Address Skills Shortages
With the UK still facing significant skills shortages, particularly in sectors such as hospitality, specialist workforce acquisition and management firm, Comensura, has urged employers across…
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Craft Union Pub Company Announce the Winners of its Operator Awards 2023
The Craft Union Pub Company held their Operator Awards for 2023 last week, celebrating all of the hard work carried out by its Operators, and…
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Planning Approval for a New 179-Room Hotel Concept in London
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce that it has received…
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NTIA Expresses Sadness at Loss of Iconic London Venue G-A-Y
LGBTQ+ club G-A-Y Late in London’s Soho is to close on 10 December over concerns around street safety. Jeremy Joseph, owner of G-A-Y Bar, G-A-Y…
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More Flat Drinks Sales Before Make-Or-Break Christmas
On Premise drinks sales were virtually flat again last week, ahead of the crucial run-in to Christmas for operators and suppliers. CGA by NIQ’s latest…
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Leeds Pub Reopens Following £210,000 Refurbishment
The Black Lion on Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds, re-opened on Thursday 16th November following a major investment of £210,000. The pub is part of the…
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Friends Take On Their Village Pub, The Carpenters Arms
Three friends loved their Shepherd Neame local so much they came together to take it on for their village. Sarah Neaves and Madeleine Bioletti, who…
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