Government Considers Age Restrictions on Zero-Alcohol Beverages
The government is said to be exploring the possibility of introducing age restrictions on the sale of zero-alcohol and low-alcohol beverages, a move that has…
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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.
Fullers Report Strong Festive Trading
Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported a strong Christmas and New Year trading period, achieving like-for-like sales of 8.2% for the five-week period, against a…
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Darts Legend, Stephen Bunting, Visits The Brackens Pub As Winner Of National Darts Final Is Crowned
Darts fever hit Alvaston on Sunday as local favourite The Brackens welcomed fans for Craft Union’s ‘Darts Round the Board Grand Final’, with professional darts…
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Stonegate Moves to Streamline Business Amid Tough Trading Climate
Stonegate Group has reportedly brought in external advisers as it looks to simplify its corporate structure in response to ongoing pressures across the hospitality sector….
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Chancellor Confirms Further Short-Term Business Rates Help For Pubs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that pubs are set to receive additional short-term financial support, following mounting concern across the sector over sharp increases in…
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Scottish Budget: Business Rates Announcement Branded “Underwhelming”
The Scottish Budget has been branded as “underwhelming” in terms of business rates changes announced, according to Louise Daly, Head of Business Rates in Scotland…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Continues London Growth Strategy with Sixth Acquisition of 2026
London independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has announced the acquisition of The Birdcage in East London from Brewdog, marking its sixth acquisition of…
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Card Spending Falls In December, But Pub Spending Returns To Growth
Growth in consumer card spending decreased –1.7 per cent year-on-year in December, a further decline from November (-1.1 per cent) and considerably less than the…
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Hotels Also Need To Be Considered In Any Business Rates “U” Turn Says Colliers
Hotels must be considered in the governments proposed “rethink” on any business rates says business rates specialists Colliers as its flawed business rates valuations are…
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Hospitality Set For 2,076 Closures, Without Sector-Wide Business Rates Solution
Over 2,000 hospitality venues could close their doors during 20216 according to new modelling from sector body UKHospitality. The analysis reveals that six hospitality venues…
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BII Licensee Of The Year Award Launches For 2026
The BII HAS announced that entries are now open for the 2026 BII Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). Returning this January, the competition is…
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Hospitality Sector Unites In Call For 40% Business Rates Support
Hospitality trade groups have united in a call for a reduction in business rates ahead of next week’s Scottish budget, highlighting the huge disparity in…
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Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches 2026 Annual Tied Tenant Survey
Fieldwork for the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s (PCA) Annual Tied Tenant Survey kicks off this month, marking a key moment in shaping a fair and transparent pubs industry….
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2026 Trends To Watch For: What’s New In Sustainable Hospitality?
By Jocelyn Doyle, Head of Marketing & Communications, The Sustainable Restaurant Association (https://thesra.org) 1. WHAT DOES Wellness LOOK LIKE in 2026? Health and wellness will…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Continues London Growth Strategy with Five New Acquisitions
London based independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has today announced the acquisition of five premium hospitality venues across the capital. The deals will…
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