Hospitality Loses 19 Licensed Premises a Week Ahead of Crunch Christmas
Britain’s number of pubs, bars, restaurants and other licensed premises has dropped by nearly 1,000 in the last 12 months, NIQ’s latest Hospitality Market Monitor…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Amber Taverns Enters Newcastle City Centre With £3m Acquisition
Amber Taverns is continuing its expansion programme with a £3 million investment in The Gander, a Newcastle city-centre venue, marking a significant step in the community pub operator’s growth strategy.
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Shepherd Neame Announces £15m Investment in New Brewery
Kent based pub operator and brewer Shepherd Neame has announced a £15m investment over three years, in a modern, smaller brewery on its town centre site in Faversham.
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The Red Lion, Barnes, is Fuller’s Pub of the Year
Fuller, Smith & Turner has announced that The Red Lion in Barnes has been named as the winner of the prestigious Griffin Trophy. The competition is open to all Fuller’s 194 Managed Pub and Hotels, and sees the winner take home the coveted Griffin Trophy itself…
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Pubs say “cavalry” failed to arrive as Healey’s Budget leaves VAT untouched
Pub and hospitality leaders have given Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget a cautious and often critical reception. They welcomed targeted business rates relief and a…
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Budget Offers Business Rates Relief to Pubs and Hospitality – But Surcharges Remain
Hospitality businesses in England are set to benefit from an expanded package of business rates support announced in the Budget, with the Government raising the…
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Spotlight Shines on North as VisitBritain Hosts Global Tourism Gathering in Manchester
VisitBritain and Marketing Manchester are extending a warm Northern welcome to more than 30 top international travel buyers and media as they host the inaugural ‘Spotlight Manchester: Gateway to Northern England and North Wales’.
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Hospitality’s Festive Trading Peak Extends Beyond December, Square Data Reveals
Hospitality businesses should look beyond December when preparing for the festive trading season, with new analysis from payments platform Square identifying a series of major trading peaks spanning November, December and January.
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Lincolnshire Pub Creates Community Café To Overcome Social Isolation
A village pub in Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire is strengthening its role as a vital social hub with the launch of a new community café. Publican Georgina Ford recently took over The Plough bringing the pub back to life as the hub of the area for local residents.
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Weather Doesn’t Dampen Spirits of Wellbeing Walkers in Bristol
Some wild and wicked weather failed to dampen the spirits of hardy hospitality staff who braved the elements for the annual Walk for Wellbeing in…
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“The Price of a Night Out Has Reached Its Limit”: NTIA Issues Budget Warning as Consumer Spending Rises 34%
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a stark warning ahead of today’s Autumn Budget, declaring that consumers have reached an affordability ceiling when…
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Can You Still Hire A Chef From Abroad? The Trade Deal Visa Few Operators Have Heard Of
For years, the answer to an empty station in a busy kitchen was often found overseas. According to Home Office data, 6,203 chefs were granted Skilled Worker visas in the year to March 2024, more than any other occupation on the route.
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Pubs Brace for Potential Duty Increase as Budget Approaches
Proposed alcohol duty increase could add 2p to a pint as debate over pub drinking policies intensifies. Pub operators are facing renewed concerns over rising costs after reports that Chancellor John Healey…
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Marston’s Pubs Call on Communities to Raise a Glass for the Royal British Legion
Marston’s Raise a Glass campaign returns this week, bringing pubs and communities across the country together in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal,…
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The Social Hub Submits Plans for £200 Million Edinburgh Destination
The Social Hub has submitted plans to reimagine a long derelict site in Edinburgh as a £200 million hospitality and community powerhouse, unlocking new housing…
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