All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia provided a welcome boost for the UK’s hospitality sector on Wednesday evening, with football fans flocking to pubs and bars to watch the Three Lions begin their campaign with a win.
Read more...The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has congratulated Andy Burnham on his victory in Makerfield but has called for urgent reform.
Read more...The Union Arms, located in Bristol, officially reopened earlier this month following a transformational investment of more than £416,000.
Read more...Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in…
Read more...Booking.com and Oxford Economics today unveiled new research showing how travel demand facilitated by Booking.com is supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth across Europe…
Read more...German discount retailer Lidl has today officially opened what is believed to be the world’s first supermarket-owned pub, a 60-seat venue called The Middle Ale, situated adjacent to its existing store in Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Read more...Monday, the 15th of June 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of Too Many Critics in partnership with OpenTable charity event to fight global hunger.
Read more...With just one week to go until the Government’s temporary summer VAT reduction comes into force (25th June 2026), accountancy experts are arguing for small businesses to review their pricing structures, POS systems and VAT processes immediately to avoid costly mistakes.
Read more...The BII Licensee of the Year competition is widely regarded as the most rigorous and hard-fought award for individual licensee operators in the UK.
Read more...Learning Disability Week (15 – 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways.
Read more...The #VATsTheProblem campaign has today launched an online shop, with campaign assets available for operators to download, print and use in venue to encourage consumers to sign the petition to back 10% hospitality VAT.
Read more...Bristol’s hoteliers say this summer is looking a bit brighter for their businesses but a cut in VAT for the hospitality sector will provide a…
Read more...Stephen Kinkead, managing director of Winterhalter UK, was recently honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lockhart Spring Supplier Conference.
Read more...The Queens pub in Crouch End is to reopen following a £150,000 refurbishment that places its Victorian architecture and ambitious gastropub offering centre stage.
Read more...Bookings to watch England’s first game in the pub are up 293%, as hospitality set for 42% sales boost across the group stage.
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