Alan Paton Wins the Great Sausage Roll Off 2024
The Red Lion in Barnes is delighted to announce that Alan ‘Sir Porketeer’ Paton won this year’s Great Sausage Roll Off – an annual competition…
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
UK Restaurant Market Thrives Amidst Economic Challenges: Valued at £18.6bn in 2023
The UK restaurant market exhibited resilience in 2023, reaching a valuation of £18.6 billion despite economic challenges marked by high inflation, the industry experienced a…
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Wetherspoon Raises Prices as Costs Increase
Wetherspoon has increased its prices for the second time in six months as costs continue to increase. Wetherspoon said in a statement: “Most prices in…
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£400,000 Investment to Transform The Big Jug on Claypath, Durham
North East operators, Craig and Stacey Wright, have added a third pub to their portfolio, The Big Jug on Claypath in Durham. They are undertaking…
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Action Plan Needed To Save Scottish Pubs From Permanent Closure After MUP Announcement
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) says ministers need to value the role of local pubs as part of Scotland’s social fabric and protect them…
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Small Firms Issue Warning On Jobs and Hours Ahead of Spring Budget
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that more small firms are looking to reduce rather than increase headcount for the first time since…
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Scotland Raises Minimum Unit Pricing by 30%
The cost of buying alcohol in Scotland is set to rise again after SNP ministers confirmed a new minimum unit price of 65p. Shona Robison,…
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Data Reveals UK Rugby Fans As The Friendliest Group Of Sport Supporters
A new report commissioned by Greene King has revealed that UK rugby fans have been crowned the single friendliest group of sport supporters. Compared to…
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Pubs Big Winners As Six Nations Draws In The Crowds
As the much anticipated Six Nations gets underway, it’s pubs that have proved the big winners in the contest of Europe’s top national rugby teams….
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The AA And Visitengland Introduce New Visitor Ready And Modernised Schemes
The AA alongside VisitEngland, the national tourism agency, have today announced plans to futureproof the hospitality industry with a modernisation plan which simplifies the current…
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Research Reveals 72% of Brits Demand Animal Wellness Compliance from Food Companies
Global public health organisation, NSF has released its compelling research findings on UK consumers’ attitudes towards animal wellness and its impact on their purchasing decisions….
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Employment Minister Tops Billing At Workforce And Skills Event
Jo Churchill MP, the Employment Minister, will share exclusive insight at a forthcoming workforce and skills event on February 28, which also features leading operators…
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Shepherd Neame’s Spring Photography Competition 2024 Now Open
Pub company Shepherd Neame has launched the third in its series of popular photographic competitions. Following the success of its first photography contest in 2022,…
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The Licensed Trade Charity Launches Heart Of Hospitality Campaign To Celebrate Team Champions
Following the success of its latest campaign, ‘Because Everyone Needs a Little TLC’, leading industry charity the Licensed Trade Charity is kicking off 2024 with…
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Six-Week Martyn’s Law Consultation Launched
A consultation has opened on new laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. The new laws will scale…
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