JKS Pubs Rebrands to Ardent Pub Group with Private Investment
After four years partnering with JKS Restaurants (JKS), JKS Pubs has been fully acquired through a private investment round led by Founder and Managing Director,…
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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.
Independent Brewers Warning to Chancellor Following Budget Impact on Hospitality Sector’
Independent brewers have fired a stark warning shot across Westminster’s bow, penning an urgent open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves that lays bare their “deep…
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Brakspear Pubs Triumph In Cotswolds Awards
Two Brakspear pubs in the Cotswolds have triumphed in the Cotswolds Awards 2025. The Lamb Inn at Great Rissington won the Best Sunday Lunch award…
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Publican Visits Downing Street To Highlight The Important Role Of Pubs In Supporting Local Communities
Publican Rhiannon Metters from The Halfway in Tal-y-Coed, Wales, visited 10 Downing Street this week talking with Prime Minister Kier Starmer to highlight the vital…
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BII Releases Shocking Results Of Member Survey Following Devastating Budget Announcement
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today released the results of their flash survey following the Chancellor’s budget announcement last week, with the devastating…
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Be at One Bar Group Begins Festive Campaign with Free Cocktail in Exchange for Toys
Bar brand Be At One has this week started its annual toy donation drive. The group is asking its guests to donate a toy in…
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Keystone Brewing Group Takes Legal Steps to Secure Future
Keystone Brewing Group has taken protective legal action by filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators, the company announced last week. The brewing group…
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Somerset Businesses: Two Major Events, One Big Opportunity at Bath & West Showground
Wednesday 25th February 2026 is set to be a big day for Somerset’s business community, as two events take place alongside each other at the…
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WTTC Welcomes Rotana as its Newest Regional Member
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to welcome Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle…
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Visitor Levy Changes Positive, But Need To Work For Business
The Scottish Government has announced it will bring forward changes to its Visitor Levy legislation to give councils the power to set flat rate charges…
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Hoteliers Had To Fight Harder To Maintain Profits In October
The UK hotel sector remained resilient in October despite budget speculation ramping up, but hoteliers had to work harder to maintain operating profits, according to…
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Average Pub Faces 78% Business Rates Rise as Wage Inflation and VAT Stagnation Push Sector to Breaking Point
The UK pub and restaurant sector is warning of a severe financial tightening following last week’s Budget, which confirmed another rise in the standard business-rates…
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Brunning and Price Come to Blacknest, Alton
Brunning and Price have announced the opening of the Barn Owl in Blacknest, formerly the Jolly Farmer before its closure in January 2024. This takes…
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Only A Pavement Away Announced As Charity Partner For 2026 Drinks Trade Regatta, Alongside The Drinks Trust
The Drinks Trade Regatta has announced a new partnership with Only A Pavement Away and The Drinks Trust for 2026. The Drinks Trade Regatta is…
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St Austell Brewery CEO Warns of Budget Threat to Pub Industry
The head of a major regional brewery has raised serious concerns about government fiscal policy following last week’s Budget statement. Kevin Georgel, who leads St…
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