June’s Mixed Weather Hinders The High-Street, But Euros Boost Pus & Takeaways
Consumer card spending fell -0.6 per cent year-on-year in June – the first decline since February 2021 and significantly lower than the latest CPIH inflation…
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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.
Greene King Is Giving Away Free Pints… But Only If England Score
The nation can grab a free pint at their local Greene King pub if England score against Netherlands in the hotly anticipated semi-final tonight. The…
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Marston’s Plc To Dispose Of 40% Stake In Brewing To Become A Focused Pub Business
Marston’s PLC has announced the sale of its remaining non-core brewing assets to create a business entirely focused on pubs, with a binding agreement to…
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‘Morning After’ Drink Drive Warning to Football Fans
With pubs across England and Wales staying open until 1am on Wednesday night, football fans are being warned not to drive on Thursday morning if…
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Wyboston Lakes Resort Wins Silver For Sustainability In Conference & Events Awards
Wyboston Lakes Resort has again been recognised among the most sustainable venues in the country. The award-winning Bedfordshire conference, training and leisure resort has won…
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A (Penalty) Shot in the Arm for the UK On Trade
It was certainly a real nail biter in the final minutes of England’s quarter final game against Switzerland on Saturday 6th July 2024. Ending up…
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Planning Reform Desperately Needed For A System In Freefall
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (8 July) promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy, rebuild Britain and make every part…
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CAMRA Calls For Urgent Action On Community Ownership Fund To Save Pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged the Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to ensure community groups’ efforts to save pubs won’t…
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The Queens Head In Troutbeck Wins ‘Small Hotel Of The Year’
The Queens Head situated in Troutbeck owned by Robinsons Brewery, has been crowned the Small Hotel of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Cumbria Tourism…
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Top Chefs Honoured at House of Lords on Election Day
As the country went to the polls on 4th July, 120 of the country’s leading Indian and Asian chefs and restaurateurs were honoured at a…
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Pub and Bar Insolvencies Jump 30% In Past Year
The number of insolvencies of pub and bar companies has jumped 30% in the past year, from 602 insolvencies in 2022/2023 to 784 insolvencies in…
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UKinbound Sets Out Desire for Long-Term Relationship with Government in Letter to the New Prime Minister
UK tourism association UKinbound has rolled out its first activation as part of its updated advocacy campaign, writing to Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer MP…
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Bohem Brewery Opens Second London Bar
London’s Bohem Brewery has opened its second venue after taking on the lease of the Nicholas Nickleby pub in Finsbury Park. The pub has reopened…
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Drinks Sales Up 6% After England Move Through the Euros
Interest in the Euro 2024 football tournament and decent weather has delivered a second consecutive week of inflation-beating growth in On Premise drinks sales. CGA…
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New PM Keir Starmer Addresses Hot Industry Topics with Global Brands Ltd
Independent drinks company, Global Brands Ltd, welcomed the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to its Clay Cross distribution centre just before the General Election,…
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