Too Many Critics Charity Event Raises Over £130,000 To Fight Global Hunger
Monday, the 15th of June 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of Too Many Critics in partnership with OpenTable charity event to fight global hunger.
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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 Businesses Urged to Review VAT Process Before Summer Tax-Cut Takes Effect
With just one week to go until the Government’s temporary summer VAT reduction comes into force (25th June 2026), accountancy experts are arguing for small businesses to review their pricing structures, POS systems and VAT processes immediately to avoid costly mistakes.
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BII Licensee of the Year Award 2026 Winners are Eamonn England & Arina Piskunova of The Windsor Castle
The BII Licensee of the Year competition is widely regarded as the most rigorous and hard-fought award for individual licensee operators in the UK.
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LTC Launches Guide To Building Neuroinclusive Workforces For Hospitality Businesses
Learning Disability Week (15 – 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways.
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‘VAT’s The Problem’ Shop Launched For Hospitality Operators
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has today launched an online shop, with campaign assets available for operators to download, print and use in venue to encourage consumers to sign the petition to back 10% hospitality VAT.
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Bristol Hoteliers Say Summer is Looking Brighter
Bristol’s hoteliers say this summer is looking a bit brighter for their businesses but a cut in VAT for the hospitality sector will provide a…
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England’s Opening Game Sparks Record Matchday Bookings for Greene King
Greene King has reported that England’s opening game against Croatia tonight (Wednesday, 17 June) is the top performing fixture of the tournament to date with…
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The Queens Pub To Reopen Following £150,000 Investment
The Queens pub in Crouch End is to reopen following a £150,000 refurbishment that places its Victorian architecture and ambitious gastropub offering centre stage.
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Pub Bookings Surge Almost 300% For England’s World Cup Kick-Off
Bookings to watch England’s first game in the pub are up 293%, as hospitality set for 42% sales boost across the group stage.
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Pubs and Local Assets Protected with Communities in Charge
Pubs, shops and other treasured high street gems will be saved from closure more easily thanks to a new £61 million package to back local communities announced yesterday (16 June).
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The Kithmore in St Andrews Opens Following £7.5 Million Transformation
The Kithmore in St Andrews officially opened its doors today (Tuesday 16 June), welcoming its first guests following the £7.5 million transformation of the former hotel property into a luxury boutique hotel and dining destination in the heart of Scotland’s world-famous golfing town.
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Scotland’s World Cup Win Drives 24% Jump in Pub Sales Despite Unsociable 2am Kick-Off
The opening weekend of the FIFA World Cup 2026 generated more than 12.1 million pints of draught beer and cider sales across Great Britain’s pubs, with Scotland’s victory over Haiti providing a significant boost to trading north of the border.
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Trust Gap Threatens £42bn AI Opportunity, FSB says
Unlocking wider AI adoption among small firms could add more than £42 billion to the UK economy each year – but fears around data, liability and copyright are holding many back, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
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Why Visiting a Restaurant Feels Better When it’s raining
People enjoy restaurant visits more when it’s raining, according to new international research which found diners are more likely to leave positive reviews after eating…
Read more...World Cup Boost: Scottish Pubs Set To Pour 120,000 Extra Pints Worth £600,000
Some pubs in Scotland enjoyed “record breaking sales” as football fans headed to their locals to watch the men’s national team win its first World Cup match since 1990.
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