New Alcohol Duty Regime Led To 100 Million Alcohol Units Being Removed From The Market
A new alcohol duty structure has led to 100 million alcohol units being removed from the market by brewers and a boom in new products….
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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.
New Campaign Helps Consumers Identify ‘True’ Independent Breweries As Demand For Local Beer Rises
A new campaign launching today is seeking to make it easier for beer drinkers to identify beer from independent breweries in pubs, bars, and shops…
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Warwickshire Hotel Marks One Year Of Inclusive Accessibility Initiatives
A boutique Warwickshire hotel is celebrating one year since launching a series of inclusive initiatives that have made it more diverse and accessible than ever –…
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Christmas Hospitality Spend To Rise 2.3% Joy To £12.3bn
This year UK consumers are forecast to spend £12.3bn at hospitality venues over the six-week festive period as they celebrate with friends, family, and colleagues….
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Hydes Crowns 2024 Winner Of Pub Factor
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has crowned the 2024 winner of its annual ‘Pub Factor’ singing competition. Samm Lawrence, an employee at popular Hydes…
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Overall Drinks Sales Fall But Wednesday & Friday Sales Bounce Back
CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (12 October) were 5% down on the…
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170 Hospitality Bosses Call For Business Rates Action At The Budget
In an open letter to the Chancellor, the CEOs of Britain’s most well-known and biggest pub groups – Fuller’s, Greene King, JD Wetherspoons, Stonegate Group…
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Seven Out Of Ten Night-Time Businesses Face Collapse Without Urgent Business Rates Relief Extension
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is sounding the alarm as the sector faces an unprecedented crisis, with 7 out of 10 businesses either barely…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Show Signs Of Easing, But Government Urged Not To Derail Fragile Recovery
Today’s Company Insolvency Statistics show accommodation and food service insolvencies fell 16% month-on-month in August 2024 (from 323 to 270) – the lowest monthly figure…
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Chancellor Must Address Crisis Threatening Pubs & Small Brewers And Offer Support, Not Tax And Wage Rises
The Campaign for Pubs is calling on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to understand the crisis facing pubs and many UK small breweries and ensure that…
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Marston’s Predicts Market-Beating Growth As Unveils New Strategy
Pub operator Marston’s, which currently has 1,339 venues across the UK, has revealed plans to introduce five new pub formats as the business seeks to…
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Twin Sisters Celebrate Two Decades Behind The Bar At Historic Hastings Pub
Twin sisters Susan Stoten and Hazel Sturmer are celebrating two decades running Shepherd Neame pub The Hastings Arms. The pair took on the historic pub…
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Shuttered Pub Numbers Surge, As High Business Costs Make Trading Impossible
New data on licensee turnover from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) highlights the need for systemic change in Autumn Budget Shocking figures released today…
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Italian Restaurants Dominate Across The Globe
As World Pasta Day approaches, data expert BoldData dishes out some saucy statistics. Italian restaurants, including pizzerias and trattorias, outnumber any other type of restaurant…
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Registered Company Insolvencies Increase To 1,973, As Of September 2024
The number of registered company insolvencies across the UK has reached 1,973, reflecting an increase of 2% compared to August 2024. Oliver Collinge, Director at…
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