Future Of Historic City Pub Secured
Photo credit Dave Henderson The Anchor Digbeth, a landmark Victorian pub in Birmingham’s Irish Quarter, will reopen mid-to-late August 2025 under a new operator –…
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Food and Drink
Chef Fundraiser Second Bite Raises Over £116,000 For Cancer Research UK
Credit 7Fifty Second Bite Festival, which took place at Wylam Brewery, Newcastle, on Sunday 06th July 2025, has been a massive success, raising £116,462,06 for Cancer…
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Warmer Weather Boost Youngs Trading
Pub company Young’s has expressed confidence in the coming year following its latest trading statement for the 14 weeks from 1 April 2025 to 8…
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Bidfood Highlights The Importance Of Building A More Sustainable, Efficient And Resilient Industry
As caterers across the UK hospitality foodservice industry have faced numerous challenges from rising costs and inflation, staff shortages, skill gaps, sustainability pressures, and a…
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Champion British Food Fortnight To Reconnect The Industry With Its Food Roots
Love British Food, the organisers of British Food Fortnight, are calling on pubs, bars, hospitality venues and restaurants across the UK to join this year’s…
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Greene King Pub Partners Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with Sunderland Publican
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, is celebrating 25 years of partnership with long-serving operator Paul Greenwell, who…
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Patty & Bun Founder Expands Pub Portfolio with Second London Venue
The entrepreneur behind popular burger chain Patty & Bun is set to launch his second public house venture this autumn, having secured a new collaboration…
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Somerset Cider Maker Wins Gold at International Awards
Somerset cider experts, Thatchers, based at Myrtle Farm in Sandford, have taken home four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025. Thatchers Katy…
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BBPA Welcomes Government Progress On Its Calls To Slash Unnecessary Red Tape
The BBPA has welcomed the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill going through its final Commons stage today. The bill had cross party support and was backed by…
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Highbury Barn Tavern to Reopen Following £500,000 Refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars has today announced the reopening of the Highbury Barn Tavern. The beloved North London local will return to the neighbourhood from…
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UKHospitality Responds To Government’s 10 Year Health Plan For England
UKHospitality has warned of further red tape and costs stifling the sector if blunt measures are enforced. The warning follows the Department of Health and…
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WSTA Say Final Fees For DEFRA’s Flawed Waste Packaging Scheme (EPR) Confirm Industry Fears
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has dubbed long overdue confirmation of the fees for the Government’s waste packaging tax scheme (EPR) as a…
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Tax Burden Hurting Scotch Whisky
Three in four Scotch Whisky companies will defer UK investment, or invest elsewhere, due to the high tax burden, according to research undertaken by the…
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Quick-Service Restaurants Surge Ahead as UK Consumers Seek Value and Convenience
Despite improved weather conditions, UK consumers are demonstrating caution in their dining habits, opting for fewer but more meaningful eating-out occasions. According to the latest…
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Ping Pong Restaurant Chain Closes After Two Decades
Popular dim sum chain Ping Pong has permanently closed its doors after two decades in the London restaurant scene. The brand announced the closure of…
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