All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday morning, becoming the sixth occupant of Downing Street to leave office in just a decade. He has confirmed he will remain in post until a successor is in place, with the handover expected to be completed by September.
Read more...Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
Read more...The Government’s VAT cut for family days out is poised to boost UK hospitality as consumers plan to take advantage of the cost savings and go out more this summer, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
Read more...Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies fell 9% month-on-month from 301 in April 2026 to 274 in May 2026, and were also down compared to the same month in 2025 (296).
Read more...England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia provided a welcome boost for the UK’s hospitality sector on Wednesday evening, with football fans flocking to pubs and bars to watch the Three Lions begin their campaign with a win.
Read more...The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has congratulated Andy Burnham on his victory in Makerfield but has called for urgent reform.
Read more...The Union Arms, located in Bristol, officially reopened earlier this month following a transformational investment of more than £416,000.
Read more...Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in…
Read more...Booking.com and Oxford Economics today unveiled new research showing how travel demand facilitated by Booking.com is supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth across Europe…
Read more...German discount retailer Lidl has today officially opened what is believed to be the world’s first supermarket-owned pub, a 60-seat venue called The Middle Ale, situated adjacent to its existing store in Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Read more...Monday, the 15th of June 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of Too Many Critics in partnership with OpenTable charity event to fight global hunger.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...Learning Disability Week (15 – 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways.
Read more...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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