New Campaign Calls for the Chancellor to Drop the Tap Tax
Independent brewers are urging the Chancellor to Drop the Tap Tax in his Budget next month to support local community pubs and breweries.
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Differentiation and Value Drive Growth as UK Foodservice Market Enters a More Selective Expansion Phase
The latest Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index reveals that growth in the UK foodservice market is becoming increasingly concentrated among brands…
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Didsbury Pub Manager Takes To The Skies To Raise Thousands For Children’s Hospice
A South Manchester pub manager has confronted his fear of heights by freefalling 15,000 feet in a skydive to raise £4,568 for Francis House Children’s Hospice.
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Scotland Must Turn Strong Tourism Demand Into Economic Growth As Tourism Body Sets Out Government Asks
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) is calling on the Scottish Government to create the conditions for tourism and hospitality to grow, as strong international demand…
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Greene King Reaches 2 Million Loyalty Customers Landmark
Greene King has reported that two million pub customers have now signed up to its loyalty and rewards programme, which can be used at the bar and on the app.
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JD Wetherspoon Confirms Six New Pub Openings Across the UK for September
JD Wetherspoon has confirmed a further six pub openings across England and Scotland throughout September 2026, continuing a busy year of expansion for the budget…
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Pub is The Hub secures Government funding to help more pubs diversify local services
Charity Pub is The Hub is set to expand its support for licensees looking to diversify their offering, after securing renewed access to Government funding….
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Knaresborough Community Pub To Reopen Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Mother Shipton Inn in Low Bridge, has officially reopened on Thursday 27th August, following a combined investment of £250,000 with Admiral…
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Scotland’s Beer and Pub industry Supports 64,000 Jobs Contributing £2.5 Billion to Economy Report Reveals
In 2025, Scotland’s beer and pub industry contributed almost £2.5 billion to the Scottish economy, supported more than 64,000 jobs and generated nearly £1.3 billion…
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NTIA Welcomes Accelerated Action to Protect Women and Girls and Tackle Sexual Violence
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed the Government’s decision to accelerate the rollout of specialist rape and sexual offence teams across all police forces in England and Wales…
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Winston Churchill Person Brits Would Most Like to Share a Pint With
Winston Churchill has been chosen as the nation’s top choice of historic figure to get a pint with, new polling from Long Live the Local reveals.
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UKHospitality Launches New Guest Safety Principles For Accommodation Providers
UKHospitality has announced the launch of new guest safety principles for accommodation providers.
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Major £230,000 Revamp Gives Shepshed Community Pub a New Lease of Life
Popular community pub, the Top Railway on Charnwood Road in Shepshed recently reopened following a combined investment of £230,000 from passionate licensee Joe Finnigan and Admiral Taverns.
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Wedding Reforms Could Open The Door To Pub Weddings As Over Half Of Couples Rethink Where To Tie The Knot
New Barclays Consumer Spend research suggests proposed wedding reforms by the UK Government could give pubs a fresh route into the wedding market, with over half (52 per cent) of those planning or considering a wedding…
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CAMRA Reveals the Runners and Riders for Pub of the Year 2026
CAMRA has revealed the 16 regional finalists in its 2026 Pub of the Year competition, who will now compete for the national title, as the campaign group turns its attention to the upcoming Budget.
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