End of Alcohol Tax Freeze Piles Pressure on Operators
The latest research by finance specialists, RIFT, reveals that some parts of Britain have seen as many as 69 local pubs close their doors in…
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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.
Parklife Founder Sacha Lord & NTIA Reject Home Office Denial Of Drug Testing U-Turn
Nightlife entrepreneur Sacha Lord and the Night Time Industries Association have rejected claims by the Home Office that they have not reversed their policy on…
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Women’s World Cup Set To Inject £579M Into Retail And Hospitality Sector
Retailers and hospitality venues are set to make £579m during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicking off on Thursday 20th July, a new report…
Read more...Late Night Levy Extension ‘Damaging Blow’ For The Sector
Despite outdated evidence and opposition from the sector, the Home Office has confirmed today that the late night levy will be extended to: Allow local…
Read more...New Research Reveals How Live Sport Boosts Pub Spend and Stays
Screening live sport in pubs and bars can substantially increase customers’ spending, dwell time and loyalty, new research by CGA by NIQ and Sky Business…
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Wetherspoon Report Like-For-Like Sales up 11% on Pre Pandemic Levels
J D Wetherspoon plc (the “company”) today publishes a pre-close trading update. The preliminary results are due to be released on 6 October 2023. Like-for-like…
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New Research Reveals Growing Consumer Interest In Digitalisation Of Hospitality Experiences
The latest GO Technology report from hospitality tech provider Zonal and insight firm CGA by NIQ, reveals that the majority of consumers (55%) think that…
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Hospitality Leaders Honoured at BaxterStorey People Awards 2023
Exceptional hospitality professionals were recently honoured for their remarkable achievements at a dazzling awards ceremony held by BaxterStorey at London’s Royal Horticultural Hall. Created in…
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Government “Barking Up the Wrong Tree” with Consultation on Business Rates Avoidance and Evasion
Yet again the Government has shown how out of touch it is with the current property markets with its latest consultation about avoidance and evasion…
Read more...Further Growth at Young’s – Acquisition Of Three Freehold Pubs
Young’s, the operator of pubs and rooms in London and the South of England, has acquired three premium, managed pubs from Marston’s Revere Pub Company. Libertine in Bournemouth – 260 covers – 4,227 sq ft – Garden and…
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SIBA UK Brewery Tracker: UK Brewery Number Rises Second Quarter Of 2023
Despite a high number of reported brewery closures and tough trading conditions, the total number of breweries in the UK has risen in the second…
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June’s Warm Weather Boosted Spending On Pubs, But Restaurants Struggle As Brits Cut Back On Dining Out
Consumer card spending grew 5.4 per cent year-on-year in June – less than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 7.9 per cent, yet noticeably higher…
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ISAAP and Shield Safety Partner To Advance Safety In The Serviced Apartment Sector
Shield Safety and ISAAP (International Serviced Accommodation Accreditation Process) announce partnership to advance the professionalism and safety of the serviced apartment sector. ISAAP is the…
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Cairn Hotel Group Launches “Project SEARCH” To Empower Young Adults With Learning Disabilities
Cairn Hotel Group, has announced the establishment of the Project SEARCH programme at the Stirling Highland Hotel. The year-long initiative aims to collaborate with Forth…
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Shepherd Neame Announces New Charity Of The Year Partner
Faversham-based brewery and pub company Shepherd Neame has named FareShare as its Charity of the Year for 2023/24. FareShare is the UK’s biggest charity fighting…
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