Pubs Come Ahead Of The Gym For Young People’s Wellbeing, New BBPA Poll Finds
A pub visit has a positive impact on wellbeing for more young people than a trip to the gym, new YouGov polling commissioned by the…
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Easter Boosts UK On-Trade as Footfall and Dwell Time Rise
The UK on-trade delivered a strong performance over the Easter 2026 Bank Holiday weekend, with increased footfall and longer visits driving meaningful volume growth across…
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Food Inflation Could Treble by the End of 2026, FDF Warns
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has sharply revised its forecast for UK food inflation, warning that prices could rise to at least 9% by…
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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike
A new business rates cycle comes into effect on 1 April across England, Scotland and Wales, marking the first revaluation to take place under the…
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12.5 Million Brits Plan UK Holiday Trip For Easter Weekend, Bringing £4.8 Billion Boost
VisitEngland’s Easter ‘Trip-Tracker’ survey, published this week, indicates that 12.5 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend,…
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NTIA: ‘Price Gouging’ Focus Ignores Real Crisis – Surging Energy Costs and Taxes Pushing Businesses Over The Edge
Michael Kill, Ceo, Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a starement following Prime Minister Kier Starmer’s warning of action to prevent “price gouging”. Keir…
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Revealed: UK Pubs Could Make Just 3p Profit For Every £1 Spent On A Pint
As the number of UK pubs continues to fall, new research suggests that for every £1 spent on a pint in 2026, UK wet-led pubs…
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UK Hospitality Venues Remain Busy as Consumers Spend Longer but Drink More Carefully
UK hospitality venues continue to see strong levels of activity in early 2026, with consumers spending longer in pubs, bars and restaurants despite more cautious…
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England’s Week-Long Celebration Of Tourism Industry Fast Approaching
VisitEngland is celebrating the importance of the tourism industry with this year’s English Tourism Week from 13-22 March. The annual celebration puts tourism centre stage…
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Chancellor Delivers Spring Statement as Financial Pressures Mount for Hospitality Operators
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stood firmly behind her government’s economic programme, telling MPs it remains the correct course of action for the country — even…
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Labour Adviser’s “No More Restaurants” Remark Sparks Backlash Across Hospitality Sector
A government-appointed business adviser has drawn sharp condemnation from senior hospitality figures after publicly declaring that the United Kingdom has no need for additional restaurants,…
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Strong Delivery Boost Restaurants Sales in January
Restaurant groups across the country have seen a strong growth in delivery sales in the first month of 2026, according to the latest NIQ Hospitality…
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The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) will host The Hon. John Graham MLC, Minister for Music and the Night Time Economy in New South Wales,…
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Longer Stays, Fuller Venues: Six Nations Delivers for Hospitality
The third weekend of the Guinness Six Nations delivered a major boost to the UK on trade, with pubs selling an estimated 12.7 million pints…
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NTIA Warns Government Is Allowing Its £160bn Night-Time Economy Collapse
Britain has lost over a quarter (28%) of its late-night economy, tens of thousands of jobs, and a growing share of its global cultural identity,…
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