Urban Pubs & Bars Announces the Acquisition of Albion & East
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub group, has today announced the acquisition of Albion & East, a collection of distinctive all-day venues in…
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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.
Delivery Sales Rise But Takeaways Dip In Flat September For Restaurants’ At-Home Sales
A slump in takeaway sales offset sharp growth in deliveries to leave Britain’s top restaurant groups with flat like-for-like sales in September, CGA by NIQ’s…
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Cambridgeshire Pub Helps Bring People Together To Overcome Social Isolation and Loneliness
The Lion at Ickleton, near Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, has opened a community café to provide a safe space to help people connect and socialise. The…
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Ardy Ferguson Wins S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award 2025
Following a two-day Grand Finale, last night saw Ardy Ferguson crowned as the winner of S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25, the competition’s sixth edition,…
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Hospitality Businesses Urged To Have Their Say On Licensing Reform
UKHospitality is urging businesses to respond to the Government’s licensing reform consultation before it closes on 6 November. This is the sector’s last opportunity to…
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Chestnut Joins StreetSmart Christmas Campaign to Help Locals in Need across the East of England
Pub company Chestnut has announced that all 25 of its pubs and Big House Hotels across the East of England will be taking part in…
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SIBA And Licensed Trade Charity Announce Partnership To Support Brewery Owners And Employees
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today announced a new partnership with the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), which will bring a wide…
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Global Chefs Challenge 2026 Finalists Announced: The World’s Top Chefs Set Their Sights On Wales
After an extraordinary year of competition spanning five continents, Worldchefs has announced the finalists who will compete in the Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2026, taking…
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UKHospitality Urges Government To Rethink Inheritance Tax Reforms
UKHospitality has called on the Government to reconsider proposed reforms to Inheritance Tax that could devastate family-run hospitality businesses across the UK, in both its…
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Loneliness Spikes When Pubs Close, with More Than Half Worried About Losing Their Local
With loneliness on a par with peak pandemic levels, new polling by the British Beer and Pubs Association (BBPA) shows that two out of three…
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The Doors Open To First Box Venue In London
Arc Inspirations has opened the doors to its highly anticipated new venue, BOX Piccadilly. This marks the group’s debut in the South of England, and…
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Trafalgar Day at The Admiralty
The Admiralty, Fuller’s flagship pub on Trafalgar Square, celebrated Trafalgar Day in style during its second annual Trafalgar Night Dinner. Marking the 220th anniversary of…
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Economic Uncertainty Leads As The Top Concern For Hospitality Executives In 2025
New research from Beazley uncovers a sharp and rapid shift in how leaders within the hospitality and entertainment sector are prioritising risk. Having surveyed 3,500…
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Scotland’s Most Prestigious Hospitality Awards Open For Entries
Nominations are open for the highly anticipated Scottish Excellence Awards 2026, inviting individuals, businesses and teams across Scotland’s hospitality industry to showcase their achievements, innovation…
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Take A Look Inside Dukinfield Pub Following £245,000 Makeover
The Lodge on Cheetham Hill in Dukinfield reopened last Thursday 23rd October following a phenomenal investment of nearly £245,000. The pub is part of Proper…
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