Wetherspoon Set to Open Two New London Pubs
JD Wetherspoon is set to significantly expand its presence across England with the opening of two London venues, marking a substantial investment in the UK’s…
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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.
The Red Lion, Stratford-Upon-Avon Is Now Open – Opening Marks Heartwood Inns’ 33rd Opening
Heartwood Inns has opened The Red Lion in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 23rd September, its 33rd pub in the Heartwood estate. In a ceremony officiated by…
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Third Consecutive Monthly Rise In Hospitality Insolvencies A Concern Says RSM UK
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies rose again, this time by 5% (up on the 4% rise last month) from 306…
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Bank Of England Maintains 4% Interest Rate As Hospitality Sector Faces Continued Pressures
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 4% following yesterday’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, delivering a mixed message for the hospitality and…
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Youngs Report Like-for-Like Sales Increase Thanks to Summer Sun
This summer’s sunny weather has helped pub operator Young’s increase its half-year sales, as they provide an update on trading for the 24 weeks ended…
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Pedestrian Streets are Hospitality’s Secret Weapon in the New Work Era
By Kathryn Cripps, Partner, Knight Frank (www.knightfrank.co.uk) The new world of work has changed city rhythms. The commute is no longer a daily given, office…
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Business Rates Reforms Positive, But Maximum Discount Still Needed At Budget
HM Treasury has published a report today (11 September) setting out that the Chancellor will explore fixing sudden jumps in business rates – known as…
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Sadiq Khan, Should Give Hospitality Businesses A Rent And Rates Holiday To Weather Tube Strikes
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, should give hospitality businesses a rent and rate holiday so they can weather the tube strikes, say leading audit,…
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Jeremy Clarkson Highlights Industry Pressures as Cotswolds Venue Faces Multiple Setbacks
Jeremy Clarkson has spoken candidly about the operational difficulties facing his Cotswolds public house, revealing significant financial losses and customer-related incidents that underscore broader challenges…
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Labour’s ‘Level Playing Field’ Tax to Hammer High Streets
Government measures in England to “level the tax playing field” between high street and online retailers risk backfiring — with Britain’s largest retailers,’ leisure and…
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Drinks Sales Growth Tracks Inflation In Solid August
On Premise suppliers and operators pulled close to real-terms growth in the first half of August, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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Greene King Commences Build of New £40 M State-Of-The-Art Brewery in Bury St Edmunds
Greene King, local pub and brewer, announced the start of construction of its new £40m state-of-the-art brewery in Bury St Edmunds. Greene King CEO Nick…
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Over Half of UK Businesses Delaying Investment Decisions Until After the Budget
New research from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index reveals that while two in five (43 per cent) UK businesses surveyed are expecting to increase investment…
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Heartwood Collection Launches New Loyalty Scheme “Treats”
With guest retention becoming increasingly essential to pub and bar businesses, pub & brasserie company has released a brand-new loyalty app. Heartwood Inns today announced…
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BrewDog Shows Financial Recovery as Pre-Tax Losses Fall by 38%
Craft beer pioneer BrewDog has demonstrated signs of financial recovery, with the company’s latest annual results showing a significant reduction in pre-tax losses for the…
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