World Cup Boosts Bar and Pub Trade by 16%, New Research Finds
New research from payments provider Dojo has shown hospitality venues enjoyed a 16% boost in spending during the World Cup, compared with the previous month,…
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All the latest night life news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
PM Slashes Business Rates Bills for Pubs, Clubs and Live Music Venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday he would lower business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20% from April as part of his drive to lower cost pressures on households and businesses, and revive communities.
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Punch Pubs & Partners Triumph in Latest Community Clean
Punch Pubs & Co. has completed its latest community clean-up at the Burton On Trent’s Washlands area, reinforcing its commitment to protecting people, the planet…
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Summer Holidays and Sunshine Set to Boost Hospitality Spending New Findings Show
Holidays and good weather poised to boost UK hospitality as consumers plan to spend more over the summer as long as the weather holds, according…
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Burnham Sacks Reeves as Chancellor in First Cabinet Reshuffle
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has removed Rachel Reeves from her role as Chancellor of the Exchequer, in one of the first major decisions of…
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Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister: What It Means for Pubs, Bars and the Wider Hospitality Sector
Andy Burnham has today become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, taking office after Sir Keir Starmer travelled to Buckingham Palace to formally resign, with…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Decline as World Cup and Warm Weather Boost Trading
The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies have continued its downward trend, falling 15% from 279 in May 2026 to 237…
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Turtle Bay Secures Creditor Backing for CVA as Four Sites Close
Caribbean-themed restaurant and bar chain Turtle Bay has won creditor approval for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), a move that will see four of its…
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Company Insolvencies Dip Slightly in June, but Hospitality Sector Still Bearing Brunt of Economic Pressures
The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales stood at 1,845 in June 2026, broadly in line with May’s figure of 1,849, and…
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UK Pub Spend Increased 78% During England vs Argentina
Following England’s World Cup loss versus Argentina on Wednesday, new insights from card machine provider Dojo have revealed yet another boost for the UK’s hospitality sector – one of the biggest of the tournament.
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Starmer Signals World Cup Bank Holiday Could be on the Cards if England Win
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has given his clearest signal yet that a bonus bank holiday could be announced should England go all the way…
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England’s Winning Streak to Add an Extra £385m to the UK Economy During Quarter-final Match
England’s Quarter-final match against Norway is set to generate an additional £385.5m for the UK economy, according to the latest predictions.
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Half of UK Fans Stayed Out to Watch England’s World Cup Match versus Mexico, as One Third of Pubs Remained Open
Following England’s World Cup win versus Mexico earlier this morning, new insights from Dojo have revealed that the blanket 5 am licensing extension…
Read more...Pubs to Stay Open Until 5am for England v Mexico World Cup Match
Pubs and bars will be able to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can come together to watch the World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.
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Burnham’s Vision Reflects the Leadership UK Businesses Have Been Calling For Says NTIA
The Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) has responded positively to a speech delivered yesterday (June 29) by Andy Burnham, saying his remarks align closely with positions the organisation…
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