Core Lager Still Holds Strong Role in UK Pubs Despite Premiumisation, Report Finds
Core lager continues to play a significant role in Britain’s pubs, bars and clubs despite the growth of premium and craft beer, with value, familiarity…
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VisitEngland Launches National Campaign to Boost Coastal Breaks and Drive Visitor Spending
VisitEngland is launching a major national campaign to inspire more people to book a coastal getaway, boosting visits and visitor spending in England’s coastal destinations through the autumn and into 2027.
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Mitchells & Butlers Reports 2.1% Like-For-Like Sales Growth
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported like-for-like sales growth of 2.1% for the 51 weeks to 19 September 2026, helped by a strong August Bank Holiday and a recovery in trading over the final quarter.
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Halesowen Community Pub Officially Reopens Following Transformational Makeover
The Round of Beef, located on Highfield Cresent in Halesowen, officially reopened on Friday 11th September following a transformational investment of more than £364,600. The opening night featured live music act AJ…
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Cut Beer Duty to Keep Pints Affordable Government Urged
Increasing the draught discount for pubs by 30% and freezing beer duty could lead to more affordable pints and over 7,000 more jobs in the…
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PM Backs End To Football’s In-Stand Drinking Ban, But Police Urge Caution
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the law preventing football supporters from drinking alcohol in view of the pitch should be reconsidered. He called it a discriminatory restriction rooted in a different era for the sport.
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North Wales Council Pauses Tourist Tax Plans After Consultation Exposes Deep Opposition
Cyngor Gwynedd has put the brakes on its proposed visitor levy, citing the scale and intensity of feedback gathered during a public consultation that ran through the summer.
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Only A Pavement Away Hosts 6th Annual Cook & Dine Event, Raising Over £76,000
Last week, Only A Pavement Away, the national charity supporting people looking to rebuild their lives through employment, held their 6th annual Cook & Dine event, raising an incredible £76,548.
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Hospitality Leaders Urge Scottish Government To Back 10% Hospitality Vat
More than 100 leading chefs and hospitality businesses across Scotland have written to the First Minister, asking him to back the #VATsTheProblem campaign.
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Star Invests in Biggest Managed Operator Pub Revamp of 2026
Star Pubs is opening The Engine House at Exeter this week following a £542,000 refurbishment that has converted it into a Just Add Talent pub…
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Global Chefs Event Hosted by Wales Declared an Overwhelming Success
Wales enjoyed four days in the global spotlight in May when nearly 1,000 delegates from 70 countries attended the 41st Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 – the largest global event for chefs.
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Industry Stars Celebrated at AA Hospitality Awards 2026
AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has revealed the winners of its 2026 awards, honouring the exceptional accomplishments of British hospitality professionals.
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Peyton Sisters Expand Norfolk Pub Collection With Third Opening
Hospitality entrepreneurs Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton have opened their third North Norfolk pub, The Three Horseshoes in Warham, following a major refurbishment.
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28.7% Of Night Time Economy Gone: October Budget Could Define The Future Of Britain’s Nightlife Says NTIA
Late night venues remain almost 29% below pre-Covid levels as NTIA warns rising operating costs, taxation and failing late night infrastructure could extinguish the first signs of recovery
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Urban Pubs & Bars Raises Over £32k for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity with First-Ever Marathon Across 67 London Venues
Urban Pubs & Bars has raised more than £32,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital charity taking on a unique pub marathon. 80 Urban employees and suppliers set off on an ambitious challenge…
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