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Bristol Hoteliers Say Summer is Looking Brighter

June 17, 2026 Food and Drink, Hospitality, Leisure, News, Tourism

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

June 17, 2026 Alcohol, Bars, Beer, Breweries, Food and Drink, Leisure, News, Night Life, Pub, Pub News, Pubs

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

June 17, 2026 Business, Hospitality, News, Pub, Pub News, Pubs

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

June 17, 2026 Business, Hospitality, News, Pub, Pub News, Pubs, Sport

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

June 17, 2026 Business, Hospitality, Leisure, News, Pub, Pub News, Pubs, Retail

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

June 16, 2026 Hospitality, Hotels, Leisure, News, Restaurants, Tourism, Travel

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

June 16, 2026 Alcohol, Beer, Business, Food and Drink, Hospitality, Leisure, News, Pub, Pub News, Pubs, Sport

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

June 16, 2026 Business, Hospitality, Hotels, Leisure, News, Pubs, Restaurants, Small Businesses

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

June 16, 2026 Eating Out, Food and Drink, Hospitality, Leisure, News, Pubs, Restaurants

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…

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World Cup Boost: Scottish Pubs Set To Pour 120,000 Extra Pints Worth £600,000

June 15, 2026 Beer, Business, Hospitality, News, Pub, Pub News, Pubs, Sport

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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Shepherd Neame to Sponsor Whitstable-based Kent Artists Exhibition Series for Second Year

June 15, 2026 Breweries, Hospitality, News, Pub, Pub Companies, Pub News, Pubs

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is once again sponsoring the Contemporary Kent Artists (CKA) exhibition series in Whitstable for a second year.

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Government Backs Hospitality and Tourism Plans to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

June 15, 2026 Hospitality, Hospitality Workers, News, Safety

UKHospitality and its members have driven forward a proactive programme of further work to promote the safety and security of women and girls, including enhancing guidance on guest safety.

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Marston’s Pubs Urge Men To ‘Know The Score’ on Prostate Cancer Ahead of England’s World Cup Campaign

June 15, 2026 Charities, Fundraising, Health, Hospitality, News, Pub Companies, Pub News, Pubs

More than 1,000 Marston’s pubs across the country are encouraging men to ‘Know The Score’ by teaming up with Prostate Cancer UK to spark life-saving conversations about men’s health – because there’s no better place to get men talking than the local pub.

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NTIA Backs Burnham for Prime Minister to Cut VAT on Nightlife, Hospitality and Events

June 15, 2026 Alcohol, Bars, Breweries, Eating Out, Food and Drink, Hospitality, Hotels, Leisure, News, Night Life, Pub Companies, Pub News, Pubs, Restaurants

Industry Calls for Leadership Change as Night-Time Economy Warns It Cannot Survive Three More Years of Economic Uncertainty under the current leadership regime.