Essex Operator Takes On Second Star Pubs Lease
Southend-on-Sea based multiple operator Jamie Foster has taken on his second substantive lease with Star Pubs, The Railway Hotel in Southend-on-Sea, which has been closed…
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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.
Drinks Sales Back In Growth After Temperatures Rise
On Premise drinks sales bounced back into growth in the first full week of July thanks to widespread warm weather. CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily…
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Heineken UK Agrees Amazon Business Partnership To Elevate Support For Publicans
Leading pub, cider and beer business, HEINEKEN UK has announced a new partnership with Amazon Business to bring exclusive discounts to its customers and Star…
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Ten Chefs In The Running For Leading UK Culinary Title
The wait is over as the finalists for the Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef of the Year 2025 have been revealed, marking a key…
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Tough First Half For Hospitality Groups As Mixed Weather Flattens June Sales
Britain’s leading pub, bar and restaurant groups finished a soft first half of trading with sales exactly level year-on-year in June, the latest CGA RSM…
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Government Backs Licensing Reforms to Drive Hospitality Growth
The government has announced its commitment to implementing a comprehensive package of licensing reforms following recommendations from a joint industry-government taskforce, in moves that could…
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PCA Launches Consultation on Arbitration Process
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is calling on the pub industry to respond to a new consultation it has launched on the rules for handling…
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Crackdown Unveiled In Plan To Back Small Businesses
Small businesses across the UK will benefit from the most comprehensive support package in a generation, as the government launches a bold new plan to…
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Hull Community Pub Relaunches Following Over £260,000 Makeover
The Crows Nest on Douglas Road in Hull officially relaunched on Thursday 24th July following a significant investment of more than £260,000. The pub is part…
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Croeso Pubs “Bowled Over” To Be Adding The Cricketers To Its Pub Portfolio
Croeso Pubs Ltd, the Cardiff-based pub chain which already runs eight venues, is taking over the lease of The Cricketers in Pontcanna. The acquisition of…
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Offering More Than A Meal Unlocks Opportunities For Operators
New research reveals how hospitality operators can attract and retain guests by elevating their offering beyond just food and drink, as 74% of consumers say…
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Hydes Helps Customers Make The Most Of Summer With Programme Of Outdoor Events
Pictured: The recently refurbished Old Plough, reopened its doors in July following a £500k makeover As summer hits its stride, Hydes is encouraging customers to…
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Pubaid & Useyourlocal Team Up For Summer ‘Pop To The Pub’ Campaign
This summer, PubAid is inviting MPs across the UK to Pop to the Pub, a new campaign designed to showcase the positive role pubs play…
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Government Signals Relief for Pub Industry with Planned Business Rates Reform
The Treasury has confirmed plans to introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for pubs and other hospitality venues, delivering welcome news to an industry that…
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The Ship at Bishops Sutton to Reopen This August with Michelin-Starred Chef at the Helm
This August, The Ship at Bishops Sutton, will reopen its doors following a top-to-bottom refurbishment, reviving the 16th-century pub as a modern countryside destination. At…
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