Hampstead’s The Stag Reopens Following Major Refurbishment
Hampstead pub The Stag is set to reopen on 22nd January following an extensive refurbishment that has introduced several new features whilst retaining the venue’s…
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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.
Hospitality Sector Calls for Tax Reform Mount as Prime Minister Admits Pubs Will Struggle
Pub operators are stepping up calls urging fundamental reform of the tax system after the Prime Minister indicated potential support measures for hospitality businesses affected…
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Bidfresh Redefines Its Sustainability Framework As It Launches Latest Sustainability Report
Fresh produce supplier, Bidfresh, has released its latest ‘Growing Greener’ sustainability report, unveiling a refreshed sustainability framework and a new mission and vision that will…
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Scottish Beer and Pub Association & Scottish Licensed Trade Association make joint Scottish Draft Budget Submission 2026-27
Two leading Scottish licensed trade associations have submitted their joint Scottish Draft Budget Submission 2026-27 to the Scottish Government – with their key ask being…
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Stonegate Pub Partners Invests A Record £12m In Its Pubs In The First Quarter Of The Year
With A Further Pipeline Of Over £30m Planned For The Remainder Of The Year Stonegate Group’s leased and tenanted division, Pub Partners, has delivered a…
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You’re Invited to The Source Trade Show
When it comes to food and drink, there’s no substitute for experiencing products firsthand. That’s why you won’t want to miss The Source trade showon…
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Entries Open For Graduate Awards 2026 As Sally Abé Takes Helm As Chair Of Kitchen Examiners
The Craft Guild of Chefs has opened entries for the Graduate Awards 2026, one of the most respected awards for young chefs in the UK….
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Scottish Beer & Pub Association Welcome World Cup Bank Holiday
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney wants to make Monday 15 June 2026 a public holiday so people can celebrate the national team’s World Cup appearance—their…
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UK Festive Trading Concentrated Into Fewer, Bigger Moments
UK hospitality’s Christmas trading period was increasingly shaped by fewer but higher-value occasions, with performance concentrated into a small number of peak days rather than…
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Bristol Hoteliers Cautiously Optimistic About New Year
Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic that 2026 will be a better year for their businesses despite continuing financial challenges. Adam Flint, Chair of Bristol…
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RBH Hospitality Strengthens Relationship with Accor Through New Ibis Signing
Management company, RBH Hospitality Management has been appointed to operate Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile, further expanding its long-term relationship with Accor and strengthening its…
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Kent Restaurateur Double Scoop At Asian Food & Drink Awards
Dev Biswal, the owner-chef of The Cook’s Tale and Cafe Marrakech restaurant in Canterbury plus The Cook’s Adventures tour company, has received two more prestigious…
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Springboard Issues Final Call For Entries To ‘Coveted’ Awards
There are just a few days left for people and organisations across the hospitality industry to enter the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2026. For more…
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TGI Fridays UK Faces Potential Job Losses Amid Restructuring Plans
The future of hundreds of hospitality workers hangs in the balance as TGI Fridays UK’s current ownership considers a restructuring that could result in significant…
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UK’s Christmas Recycling Blunders Create 47 Million Plastic Tub Tidal Wave
New research has exposed the hidden environmental cost of the UK’s festive sweet tooth, revealing how Christmas indulgence is fuelling a growing plastic waste problem….
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