Major Investment Brings New Lease of Life to Bransholme Community Pub
The Meadows, located in Bransholme, officially reopened on Thursday 23rd of July following a transformational investment of £376,142…
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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.
Birmingham College Acquires Former Cube Hotel and Restaurant
University College Birmingham has announced the acquisition of two venues within Birmingham’s The Cube, marking the beginning of a significant investment programme designed to create exceptional learning environments for the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals.
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World Cup Lifts Deliveries as Restaurants’ At-Home Sales Grow 3.3% In June
Deliveries to consumers watching the World Cup at home helped Britain’s restaurant groups to solid like-for-like growth in June, the NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
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Nancy Spains Announces UK Expansion with New Bristol Opening
Nancy Spains, the Irish pub group founded by brothers Peter and Nicky O’Halloran, has announced plans to open its first Bristol venue this October.
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Tipping Compliance: What the Withdrawal of the Draft Code Means for Employers
The Government has withdrawn the draft revised Code of Practice on tips without explanation, creating uncertainty around proposed worker consultation requirements.
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Premier Inn Beats Europe’s Luxury Hotels on TikTok as Carden Park Surges Up Rankings
Premier Inn has beaten some of Europe’s most prestigious luxury hotels to become the continent’s most influential hotel brand on TikTok, according to new data from influencer marketing platform…
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£418,000 Revamp to Reopen Historic Leicester Music Pub
An iconic Leicester music pub is set to reopen thanks to a £418,000 refurbishment.
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Government Youth Unemployment Drive Welcomed but Sector Calls for VAT Relief
The Prime Minister has announced a major overhaul of the education system, introducing new technical education pathways designed to give young people routes into skilled…
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Wales Launches £2 Million Scheme to Help Make Tourism and Hospitality More Accessible
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales are being encouraged to apply for part of a new £2 million grant scheme to improve accessibility creating more inclusive visitor experiences, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, has announced.
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Star-studded 3rdBite Festival Raises a Record £129,713.95 for Cancer Research UK
3rdBite Festival, which took place at Wylam Brewery in Newcastle on Sunday 19th July 2026, has raised a record £129,713.95 for Cancer Research UK.
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Burnham Government’s AI Reset Must Build Trust in AI Among Small Firms, says FSB
The AI Minister’s new cabinet role gives the Government an opportunity to help small firms adopt the technology with confidence, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says.
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Brava Hospitality Expands Portfolio with Riding House Cafe Acquisition
Brava Hospitality Group, the operator behind Prezzo Italian and Jamie’s Italian (UK), will be acquiring the Riding House Café.
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Shepherd Neame Returns as Principal Sponsor for the Faversham Hop Festival
Shepherd Neame is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival as principal sponsor for this year’s event.
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Greene King’s Annual Charity Event Raises an Estimated £350,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Greene King brought together more than 140 supplier partners from across the hospitality industry at its fifth annual Macmillan Charity Day and Gala dinner, raising…
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Hospitality Outlets Flat in Second Quarter After Rapid Churn of Closures and Openings
The number of UK licensed premises held steady in the second quarter of 2026 following a fast turnover of closures and openings, NIQ’s latest Hospitality…
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