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Marston’s Reports Strong Trading Thanks to World Cup Boost and New Sports Format

Marston’s PLC has reported a strong trading performance driven by England’s World Cup run and its new “Grandstand” sports-pub format, with the group confirming it is on track to hit full-year profit expectations and could begin returning cash to shareholders next year.

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Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister: What It Means for Pubs, Bars and the Wider Hospitality Sector

Andy Burnham has today become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, taking office after Sir Keir Starmer travelled to Buckingham Palace to formally resign, with…

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Hospitality Insolvencies Decline as World Cup and Warm Weather Boost Trading

The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies have continued its downward trend, falling 15% from 279 in May 2026 to 237…

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Company Insolvencies Dip Slightly in June, but Hospitality Sector Still Bearing Brunt of Economic Pressures

The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales stood at 1,845 in June 2026, broadly in line with May’s figure of 1,849, and…

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Resilient Buyer Demand Drives Strong Transactional Momentum in the Pub & Restaurant Property Market In 2026

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has reported strong transactional momentum across the pub and restaurant property market in the first half of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of buyer demand despite persistent headwinds facing hospitality operators.

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