A Taste of Tradition: New Pub to Open in Camden
The team behind the renowned restaurants Le Bab and the Kebab Queen is set to launch a new venture, a traditional British pub named The…
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Pre-Christmas Trading Provides Welcome boost as Wider Market Sees “Modest Growth”
A special weekly edition of the Hospitality Business Tracker – produced by CGA by NIQ, in partnership with RSM UK – shows Britain’s leading hospitality…
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JW Lees Profits Increased By Over 104% During Its Recent Financial Year
Manchester-based JW Lees, which comprises a brewery, 49 managed pubs and 87 Partner Pubs, plus hotels and a wine merchant, has seen revenue increase by…
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Community Campaign to Revive Historic Village Pub Gains Momentum
A determined campaign to breathe new life into a cherished village pub is gathering significant support from local residents and beyond. The Elm Tree Inn,…
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Happy New Year from CLH News!
We would like to wish all readers of CLH News a very happy and prosperous New Year! Thank you for taking the time to support…
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Sector Set for New Year’s Eve Boost- Reflecting Shift in UK Hospitality Trends
The UK hospitality and on-trade sector is gearing up for a promising New Year’s Eve, with spending in pubs, bars, and restaurants expected to provide…
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Increase in Company Insolvencies Predicted in 2025
Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs…
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Barclaycard Analysis Highlights Modest Growth in Hospitality Sector Amid Challenging Landscape
Consumer spending patterns in 2024 reveal cautious optimism for the UK hospitality sector, with pubs and restaurants experiencing modest yet encouraging growth despite ongoing challenges….
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Business Outlook for 2025 Brighter Than the End of 2024, says Lloyds Report
Businesses in the UK are bucking the trend of negative attitude that has typified much of the year, with an projected upturn in 2025. This…
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500,000 New Entrepreneurs Needed in New Year to “Unlock Opportunities”
A better work / life balance and greater independence are more important to most people starting a business and working for themselves than creating personal…
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Pub Numbers Drop Below 39,000 As More Than 34 A Month Lost In 2024
The number of pubs being lost for good from the English and Welsh communities that they once served, rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more than 34…
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Private Sector Expects Steep Decline in Activity into 2025
Private sector firms expect activity to fall in the three months to March (weighted balance of -24%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. Expectations…
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Revised Figures Reveal No Economic Growth in Q4 UK Economy
The UK economy showed no growth in the last quarter, according to the revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The previous estimate…
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Strong Regional Performances on Mad Friday
The Oxford Partnership has reported strong regional sales on what has traditionally become known as “Mad Friday”. Whilst overall sales were marginally down versus the…
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Christmas Dinner At Risk Under ‘Grey Belt’ Proposals, New CPRE Analysis Reveals
The Green Belt and similar areas of countryside around England’s towns and cities produce an outsize share of foods traditionally eaten at Christmas, according to…
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