Loungers Reports Strong Growth in Latest Results
Café-restaurant chain Loungers has seen its revenues increase by 22.3% to just under £150m and the addition of 16 new site openings. The company, which…
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Live Gigging Sets The Stage For £2.4bn Boost To UK Pubs And Bars
A new industry-first report reveals the ‘seed’ music scene – gigging in the hospitality sector – could be the catalyst for a multi-billion pound boost…
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Julia Lopez Mp Celebrates ‘Points Of Light Award’ With Charity Founder, Greg Mangham
Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez presented to local resident and charity founder, Greg Mangham, his Points of Light certificate after being recognised by the…
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Research Reveals Stormy Weather in October Dampened Social Dining Out
The latest research from Lumina Intelligence Eating & Drinking Out Panel (4WE 29/10/2023) shows that consumer confidence has improved when compared to October last year,…
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The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury, is Fuller’s Pub of the Year
Fuller, Smith & Turner has announced The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury [10-11 Ox Row, Salisbury SP1 1EU] is the 2023 winner of its coveted Pub…
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Admiral Taverns Commits a Further £800,000 to Sustainability Roadmap
Admiral Taverns has unveiled phase two of its sustainability roadmap, announcing a further £800,000 investment into reducing carbon emissions across its estate. This latest announcement…
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Chancellor to “Look Again” at Controversial Tourist Tax
The Government has promised to look again at the data around its controversial ‘Tourist Tax’ after statements that tax-free shopping is not a reason for…
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Bedford Pub Reopens After £237,000 Makeover
The Bear on Bedford High Street re-opened earlier this month following a major investment of £237,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division…
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Proactive Recruitment Solutions Needed To Address Skills Shortages
With the UK still facing significant skills shortages, particularly in sectors such as hospitality, specialist workforce acquisition and management firm, Comensura, has urged employers across…
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Craft Union Pub Company Announce the Winners of its Operator Awards 2023
The Craft Union Pub Company held their Operator Awards for 2023 last week, celebrating all of the hard work carried out by its Operators, and…
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Expand ‘Alcohol-Free’ Labelling To Help Support Small Independent Breweries
Allowing beer of less than 0.5% ABV to be labelled as ‘alcohol-free’ would bring it in line with the EU and America, address the barriers…
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CAMRA Recognises Outstanding Achievements in Clubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced three joint winners of its inaugural Club Recognition Award. The Award celebrates and recognises a person, group,…
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Planning Approval for a New 179-Room Hotel Concept in London
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce that it has received…
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NTIA Expresses Sadness at Loss of Iconic London Venue G-A-Y
LGBTQ+ club G-A-Y Late in London’s Soho is to close on 10 December over concerns around street safety. Jeremy Joseph, owner of G-A-Y Bar, G-A-Y…
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Greene King Smashes Targets for its We Love Macmillan Nurses Campaign
Greene King has surpassed its fundraising target for its ‘We LOVE Macmillan Nurses’ campaign, raising over an incredible £900,000. The vital funds raised could pay…
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