Summer Set For Record-Breaking No And Low Beer Sales, BBPA Statistics Show
June and July have become two of the most popular months for No and Low beer sales, new British Beer and Pub Association figures show….
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Food and Drink
Wetherspoons Reports Strong Sales Growth Despite Industry Headwinds
JD Wetherspoon has delivered solid trading performance in the face of significant cost pressures, with like-for-like sales climbing 5.1% in the 12 weeks to 20…
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£20.1m To Be Spent At Hospitality Venues During Tonight’s England V Italy Semi-Final Match
The hospitality industry can look forward to an influx of £32 million from football fans over the Women’s Euros Semi-finals, as consumers head to pubs,…
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Hull Community Pub Reopens Following Almost £300,000 Makeover
The Drake on Bodmin Road in Bransholme, Hull officially reopened last Thursday 10th July following a transformational investment of almost £300,000. The pub is part…
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Hospitality & Leisure Benefits From Return-To-Office
Barclays Business Prosperity research into the performance and outlook of the Hospitality and Leisure (H&L) sector reveals that business optimism has been buoyed by after-work…
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The Old Plough Reopens Following £550k Transformation
The Old Plough in Ashton on Mersey has officially reopened its doors following an extensive £550k refurbishment, as part of a major ongoing investment programme…
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UK Food Inflation to Peak at 5.1% in 2025, Warns IGD
IGD’s latest Viewpoint report, UK Food Inflation Forecasts 2025–2027, warns that retail food inflation is set to peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025, significantly outpacing general inflation. This…
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Former Peach Pubs Directors Take On Their Second Tenancy With Star Pubs
Former Peach Pubs directors and licensees of The Wildmoor Oak in Bromsgrove, Bex Wilkins and Sarah Robinson have taken on The Plough in Wollaston, their…
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Christie & Co Reports Continued Demand And Resilience In The UK Pub & Restaurant Market Amid Challenging Economic Landscape
Business property adviser Christie & Co has launched its Pubs & Restaurants Market Review, which reflects on activity, trends and challenges faced by hospitality businesses…
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Government Package Targets Predatory Behaviour in Night-Time Economy
The hospitality and licensed trade sector is set to benefit from enhanced police protection as the Home Secretary announces a £53 million investment targeting dangerous…
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Women’s Euros Bringing “July Jump” for Drinks as England Reach Semi-Final
England have reached the semi-final of the UEFA Women’s European Championships following dramatic penalty shootout, and pubs will stay open late for the match. England…
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Re-Vamped Beer Learning Platform Launches
CAMRA’s award-winning Learn and Discover platform has been relaunched, promising a brand-new experience and helping to expand people’s knowledge about beer, cider and pubs and…
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Burgh Island Appoints Great British Menu Star Charlotte Vincent As New Head Chef
Burgh Island Hotel, the iconic Art Deco retreat on a private tidal island off the coast of Devon, has announced the appointment of culinary virtuoso…
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Côte Brasserie Owner Seeks New Investment as Chain Faces Potential Sale
The parent company of French restaurant chain Côte Brasserie is, according to reports, actively seeking new investment partners, according to industry sources, raising questions about…
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Marston’s Launches New Family Pub Concept, “Woodie’s”
Pub company Marston’s has announced the launch of Woodie’s, Marston’s’ new local family pub format, which is designed to create shared good times for all…
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