NTIA Calls for a Cultural Shift in Safeguarding
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is urging the Safeguarding Minister and local authorities to move beyond outdated, performative approaches to safety and commit to…
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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.
Spring Statement A “Missed Opportunity” Putting Jobs At Risk Sector Says
The hospitality and on-trade sector has slammed the Chancellor’s Spring Statement as a ‘missed opportunity’ to solve the mounting crisis in Britain’s pubs and bars….
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50% Of Guests Order In Or Dine Out When Staying In A Hotel
Rather than eating in a hotel restaurant or getting room service, half of hotel guests are likely to order food for delivery or dine at…
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Shepherd Neame Unveils A £1.2m Refurbishment At The Westminster Arms
Shepherd Neame has undertaken a £1.2 million transformation of its landmark London pub in the heart of the political scene, The Westminster Arms. The new-look…
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Belhaven Pub Partners Has Opened Its First Franchise Pub In Scotland
The Tarbet in Edinburgh – formally known as The Centurion – has re-opened as a Nest Pub after a £285,00 investment by pub owner Belhaven…
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Star Pubs Gets Behind Formula 1 For First Time With £50,000 Licensee Support Package
Star Pubs is getting behind Formula 1 for the first time ever with £50,000 worth of Heineken branded support for its operators and licensees including…
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Reduced Profitability Leads To Small Business Closures As Spring Statement Looms
The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the number of active small businesses in the UK has fallen in the past…
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Half Of Men Feel More Comfortable Having Difficult Conversations “Over A Pint”
Many men feel more comfortable opening up when they’re shoulder-to-shoulder, new research has revealed. Whether it’s walking with a mate, chatting over a pint, or…
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48 Hours to Avert Crisis: Industry Leaders Warn Chancellor on Spring Budget
A coalition of trade bodies and associations representing over 100,000 businesses across the UK’s night-time economy, cultural sector, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in hospitality, events,…
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UKHospitality Calls For CMA Investigation Into Business Energy Market
Businesses across hospitality sector the have called on the UK’s competition watchdog to investigate the energy market amid fears that small businesses may have been…
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England Women’s Rugby Stars Honoured With Red Roses Mural At Iconic London Rugby Pub
A striking new mural paying tribute to England’s Red Roses rugby team was unveiled sending a powerful message of support to the team ahead of…
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Greene King Launches The Sipping Forecast To Launch ‘When It Rains, We Pour’ Free Pint Giveaway
Greene King pubs has launched its ‘When it Rains, We Pour’ campaign, which will see the pub company and brewer give away up to 100,000…
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UK Property Taxes Remain Highest
The UK continues to hold the unenviable accolade of having the highest property taxes across the entire developed world, the equivalent of 3.7% of property…
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Tunnel Vision’ Approach To Growth Threatens Return To Work Plans
New analysis has revealed the Government’s focus on economic growth alone risks creating a “prosperity postcode lottery” that won’t deliver the jobs needed across the…
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Six Nations Scores For The On-Trade
Data from measurement, insight & research consultancy CGA reveals big boosts for drinks suppliers and operators during the 2025 Six Nations rugby tournament—including a welcome…
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