‘Endless’ Sector Business Cost Rises Risk Inflationary Spike
The annual rate of inflation has risen, official figures show. The rate of inflation rose to 4%, according to the Office for National Statistics, an…
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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.
Michelin Star Pub Mason Arms Up for Sale
Mark and Sarah Dodson, joint owners of the Michelin-starred Masons Arms in Exmoor, have put the restaurant up for sale as they head into retirement…
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Rigatoni’s Opens Four Locations Across Manchester
Rigatoni’s has added to Manchester’s culinary scene with the opening of its flagship first pasta kitchen in Ancoats. Rigatoni’s comes from the Manchester-born brothers who…
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Fears 650 Stonegate Pubs at Risk Over ‘Refinance’ £2.6bn Debt Union Warns
More than 650 Stonegate pubs across the South East, Dorset and Wiltshire could be at risk as private equity parent company TDR capital seeks to…
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BII Calls For Vital Investment in Pubs at the Heart of Every Community
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today written to the Chancellor calling for vital investment in pubs at the budget on the 6th of…
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2 AA Rosette The Purefoy Arms to Close
Award-winning Hampshire pub The Purefoy Arms will is to close under its current owner, following the sale of the freehold. The pub under head chef/landlord…
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Le Gavroche Marks Closure With Events For Hospitality Industry And Charities
Michel Roux outside Le Gavroche – credit Jodi Hinds Le Gavroche will be running its last service on January 13th 2024 after 57 years of…
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Arc Inspirations Toasts Record December With 20% Like For Like Sales Growth
Award winning bar group, Arc Inspirations, the leading operator of premium bar brands, Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has announced record sales for December 2023, with…
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Red Oak Taverns Acquires Four Pubs from Marston’s
Pub company Red Oak Taverns has further expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of four new pubs from the Marstons Pub Company. The pubs are…
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Revolution to Close Eight Sites Despite Strong Festive Trading
Revolution Bars Group is to close eight sites across England as it warned that its younger customers are still feeling a “disproportionate” strain from rapid…
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Action on Growth, Investment and Jobs Critical in 2024
In a New Year message, UKHospitality outlines its priorities for the next year. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Hospitality businesses will be hoping this…
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Stonegate Completes £638m Refinancing Deal
The UK’s largest pub company, Stonegate has confirmed a £638m refinancing deal according to reports. It is believed that Apollo Global Management is the lender…
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Oxfordshire Pub Runner-Up For CAMRA’s Pub Saving Award 2023
A community which raised more than £450,000 to save the White Horse in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire has been recognised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA),…
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Card Spending Grew just 4.1% in 2023 with Pubs & Bars Enjoy Strong Sales
Consumer card spending increased just 4.1 per cent year-on-year in 2023 – noticeably lower than the growth seen in 2022 (10.6 per cent) – as…
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Wetherspoons CEO Tim Martin to be Knighted in New Year Honours
Wetherspoon CEO Brexit campaigner Tim Martin is to be knighted in the New Year Honours according to reports. The JD Wetherspoon founder has been nominated…
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