MP Jonathan Gullis Visits Stoke on Trent Pub
A local community pub in Stoke on Trent, The Ford Green hosted a visit from the MP, Jonathan Gullis last week on Friday 12th May following…
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Food and Drink
Delivery and Takeaway Sales Down Again but Decline Slows
Britain’s managed restaurant groups saw delivery and takeaway sales drop 1% year-on-year in April, the new Hospitality at Home Tracker from CGA by NIQ shows….
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‘Nothing Off the Table’ as Parliament debates Allergy Safety in Hospitality
Calls to improve allergy labelling in the hospitality sector are being considered with “nothing is off the table”, according to a health minister. Neil O’Brien…
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Take a Look Inside New Manchester Pub following £150,000 Makeover
The Bricklayers on Hardman Lane in Failsworth, re-opened on Saturday, 6th May following a major investment of £150,000! The pub is part of the Proper…
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Flagship Restaurant & Bar Set to Open in Cardiff
A new contemporary Restaurant & Bar – Silures – is set to open its doors to the public next month in Cardiff. Created and executed…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Falls Below 20% for the First Time in Five Months
The food and drink sector received small but welcome relief on soaring prices as inflation dropped to 18.9% in March 2023, the CGA Prestige Foodservice…
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Wetherspoon Sales 2023 “Likely to Be Record” says Chairman Tim Martin
JD Wetherspoon is on course for a record year, the company has said, after its sales in Easter week were the highest they have ever…
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East Anglia Operator Takes on Lease of the Coach & Horses, Royston
Vamsi Putta, licensee of The Brook in Cambridge, has taken on The Coach & Horses in Royston, his first Star Pubs & Bars lease. The…
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Survey Highlights Only 8% of UK Adults Believe They Will See a World Free From Hunger
Hunger is the world’s greatest solvable problem. Yet only 8% of UK adults believe they’ll see the end of hunger in their lifetime; according to…
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Pub and Bar Transactions Were up 26.7% Over the Coronation Weekend
Brits made the most of celebrations and benefitted from the longer opening hours. Data from Barclays shows that during the Coronation bank holiday weekend (6-8…
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Community Pub Receives £176,000 Refurbishment Ahead of Summer
The Station Hotel, a local traditional community pub in Filey has received a £176,000 investment to improve its beer garden just in time for the…
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Over 55s Wield the Most Influence When Deciding Where to Eat and Drink
New insight identifies which consumers have the most influence in deciding which hospitality venues to visit and the factors influencing their decisions The latest GO…
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Soft Drinks Sales Surge in First Quarter of 2023
CGA by NIQ’s data shows it has been a very strong start to 2023 for the soft drinks category. Sales surged past the £1bn mark…
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Coronation Weekend Kicks off CAMRA’s Summer of Pub
The Campaign for Real Ale encourages people to head down to their local and support the trade for the Coronation bank holiday and the start…
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ARC Inspirations Set to Launch Box Brindleyplace, Birmingham – its Largest Box Venue to Date
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of venues with the opening of its largest BOX bar to date in Brindleyplace,…
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