Storm Éowyn Blows Away Weekend Sales To Curtail January Revival
On Premise drinks sales picked up in mid-January after a slow start to the year—but fell away again as stormy weather swept Britain. CGA by…
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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.
Campaign for Pubs Raises Concerns Over Government’s Approach to Competition Regulation
The Campaign for Pubs has voiced significant concerns about the Government’s recent decision to replace the head of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a…
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Consumers Warned To Brace Themselves For Escalating Prices With “Double Whammy Alcohol Tax Grab”
Consumers are being warned to expect substantial price rises on their favourite alcoholic drinks as Government is set to make a double whammy tax grab….
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Pub Chain Estimates Brits Will Sink 130,000 Pints During This Year’s Six Nations
Nationwide pub chain, Social Pub and Kitchen, has announced that it anticipates selling 130,000 pints of Guinness during the Six Nations – that’s an average…
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Staffordshire Social Club Named Best in the UK
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has named the Firs Club in Codsall, Staffordshire as the winner of its Club of the Year 2024 competition. The…
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Big Penny Bolsters Leadership Team as Growth Continues
Big Penny is delighted to announce that Adam Walker has joined the company’s leadership team as Head of Sales. Adam brings extensive hospitality sales experience,…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Government’s Relentless Tax Assault on Hospitality
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. As February 1st arrives, so does yet another hammer blow to the UK’s struggling hospitality and licensed on-trade sector….
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Growth Plan Must Include Foundation Economy
Following the Chancellors plans for economic growth announced yesterday (January 29) UKHospitality is urging the Chancellor to bring forward a specific growth plan for hospitality,…
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St Austell Brewery Expands Managed Pub Estate in West Cornwall with The Godolphin
St Austell Brewery has acquired the lease of one of Cornwall’s most iconic pubs. The Godolphin in Marazion joins the company’s 46-strong managed pub estate….
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Pints, Points & Pubs: Six Nations Fans Drive Beer Sales Sky High
The Six Nations Championship isn’t just a festival of rugby—it’s a golden opportunity for pubs and bars. With fans packing in to watch the action,…
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Embracing Neurodiversity In The Workplace “Key To Success For Hospitality”
The LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) has launched a new employment guide to help managers recruit, onboard and retain more neurodiverse teams in hospitality. Free to…
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SLTA Survey Reveals 6% Of Scottish Licensed Hospital Venues Considering Closure
ON the same day that the Chancellor announces plans to kickstart the UK’s floundering economy, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) reveals in its latest…
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Hospitality Sector Faces Growing Challenges as Closures Continue
The UK hospitality industry experienced a turbulent final quarter of 2024, with an average of more than eight venues shutting their doors each day, according…
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Chancellor Must Put VAT Relief Back on the Table for Spring Budget to Prevent Industry Collapse Says NTIA
The UK’s nightlife and hospitality sector is in critical condition as businesses brace for a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced relief. Despite a…
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BII Open Letter to Chancellor as Members Prepare for the Worst
Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has written an open letter to the Chancellor, calling for the cancellation of the planned…
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