Scotch Whisky Exports To United States Down 15% Since Tariffs Implemented
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released figures for 2025 that show global exports of Scotch Whisky falling by -0.6% in value, and by -4.3%…
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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.
New Threat To Pubs As Planning Law Change Could See Thousands Of Locals Lost
Pub campaigning group CAMRA is calling on the Government to rethink plans to weaken protections in the planning system in England, which it says could…
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ScotGov Announces A Stronger Rates Relief Package For Scottish Licensed Hospitality.
The Scottish government has increased rates relief for licensed hospitality premises to 40%. The additional Scottish Budget funding means that rates relief for eligible premises…
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More Than 1,000 Balloons Billow Above Historic City Pub To Mark Its Reopening
A spectacular display of more than 1,000 balloons floating above Farringdon marked the reopening of historic City pub The Hoop and Grapes earlier this month….
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Wigan Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Community pub, the Simms Road Inn in Wigan reopen’s on Saturday, 14th February following a combined investment of £320,000 from licensee Jack Duffy, his parents…
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“Holidays Are For Relaxing, Not Taxing”, 200 Hospitality Bosses Urge Government To Scrap Unfair Holiday Tax
The 200 signatories from leading accommodation providers including Butlin’s, Haven, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Merlin Entertainments, Parkdean Resorts, Travelodge and Whitbread warn that the…
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Coffee and Sandwiches Lead Menu and Price Growth in Q4 as Operators Balance Innovation and Value
The latest data from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker shows that while overall food and drink item counts across the market have remained broadly stable, select…
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Morpeth Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Black & Grey on Newgate Street in Morpeth will officially reopen on Friday 6th February following a transformational combined investment of…
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Greene King Hits 100 Franchise Pubs And Announces Expansion Into Wales
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has announced it has reached the major milestone of 100 franchise pubs….
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National Chef Of The Year 2026 Open For Entries As Craft Guild Of Chefs Unveils Sustainability Led Brief
The Craft Guild of Chefs has officially opened entries for the National Chef of the Year 2026, the UK’s most prestigious and career-defining culinary competition….
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The Imperial Blackpool Welcomes Sacha Cauwels–Wigan As New General Manager
The Imperial Hotel Blackpool has announced the appointment of Sacha Cauwels–Wigan as its new General Manager, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for…
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Craft Union Pub Company Celebrates Raising More Than £1 million for Charity for the Second Year Running
Craft Union Pub Company has proudly reached the £1 million fundraising milestone towards local charitable causes for the second consecutive year, with its community pubs…
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Butcombe Group Unveils Second Consecutive Year Of Sector-Leading Growth
In its first full year of trading under the Butcombe Group name, having evolved from Liberation Group at the end of 2024, the business has…
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Hospitality Rides 2026 Enters Three-Month Countdown To 400km Cuba Cycle Challenge
Hospitality Rides launches raft of corporate sponsorship opportunities as challenge organisers sets ambition to raise over £500k for leading hospitality charities LTC and Only A…
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J D Wetherspoon Opens its First Pub in Continental Europe
J D Wetherspoon has opened its first pub in continental Europe (Monday February 9) – at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain. The franchise partner,…
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