Thornbridge Brewery Named SIBA’s “Brewery Business of the Year 2024”
The winners in the SIBA Business Awards 2024 have today been revealed – highlighting the very best beer businesses across the UK – including breweries,…
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Landmark Northern Quarter Pub And Boutique Hotel Reopens After Major Refurbishment
Salford-based brewery and pub retailer Hydes has re-opened its award-winning pub and boutique hotel, The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, following a…
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Hospitality Groups Deliver 1.4% Growth In February As Spending Pressures Continue
Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved modest like-for-like sales growth of 1.4% in February, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It continues a slow…
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Square Mile’s Licensing Chief Praises Entrepreneurs And Creatives For “Driving London Forward”
Celebrating London’s vibrant night-time economy and its wealth of licensed venues, the Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Licensing Committee has paid tribute to…
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UK Economy Grows 0.2% With Hospitality Sector a Leading Contributor
The UK economy rebounded marginally in January, according to data released today (Wednesday March 13). The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said national output, as…
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Handpump “Hijack” Will Confuse Consumers Says CAMRA
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) risks confusing drinkers about cask conditioned beers, warns the Campaign for Real Ale, in reaction to a new beer launch…
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New Research Reveals Britons Prioritise Going Out Despite Economic Pressures
Eating and drinking out remains a priority for the British public according to new research. According to Zonal’s latest GO Technology report in partnership with…
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Hinckley Pub Receives a £265,000 Makeover
The Ashby Tavern on Ashby Road has re-opened following a major investment of £265,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division at Admiral…
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Thornbridge’s Cricket Inn Has A Top Three Pie In The UK
The Cricket Inn, a Thornbridge pub in Sheffield, has won this recognition at the 2024 British Pie Awards. Every year the British Pie Awards are…
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Only A Pavement Away Patron Tom Aikens To Host ‘Audience With’ Event This Friday
One of the UK’s most acclaimed chef’s, Tom Aikens, is set to headline Arena’s exclusive ‘Audience with…’ event at the stunning 5* Rosewood London, in…
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Treasury Slammed for “Budget Porkie Pie”
The Campaign for Pubs has written to the Head of the Civil Service, Simon Case, making a complaint regarding a statement made by Treasury civil…
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Drinks Sales Dip Again But LAD Categories Hold Up
Britain’s On Premise ended February with another small year-on-year decline in sales, with solid beer and cider numbers not quite compensating for a sharp drop…
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Matt Abé Reveals Brief for National Chef of the Year as the Competition Opens for Entry
Following the announcement that Matt Abé is the new Chair of Judges for National Chef of the Year, his brief for this year’s competition has…
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FSA Launches Campaign Highlighting Risk of Food Labelled as Vegan to People with Allergies
The Food Standards Agency has launched a campaign as new research released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) shows that 62% of people who react…
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Cornwall’s Andi Tuck Returns To The Ultimate TV Cookery Competition
Cornwall’s Andi Tuck is set to return to BBC Two’s Great British Menu kitchen this coming week as part of the south west heat contestants….
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