BII Licensee of the Year 2026 Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their six incredible finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). The Licensee…
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Pub News
All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
50 Million Pints World Cup Bonanza as BBPA Launch New Guidance
Pubs could be set for a 50-million-pint bonanza should one of the home teams reach the final of the 2026 World Cup. With a month…
Read more...Middle East Conflict to Slow UK Consumer Spending Growth From 0.9% to 0.3% Survey Reveals
The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding challenges for retail and hospitality businesses, according to…
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Butcombe Group Makes £1.3M Statement with Expanded Fulham Flagship
Butcombe Group has reopened The Brown Cow in Fulham following a £1.3 million investment that has doubled the pub’s capacity, created new local employment and…
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Marston’s Posts Steady H1 Profits as New Pub Formats Set to Drive Growth
Marston’s has reported a EBITDA of £85.9 million for the first half of its financial year, similar to the same period in 2025 as disciplined…
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Greene King’s Tub2Pub Collects Record Number Of Tubs For Sixth Consecutive Year Thanks To Huge Public Support
Greene King has announced that its ever-popular Tub2Pub community recycling initiative has collected a record number of tubs in 2026. This year’s campaign saw almost…
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Tough Trading Ahead for Hospitality as Consumers Cut Back on Going Out
New research from PwC UK has revealed growing pressure on discretionary spending, with almost three in 10 consumers planning to go out less, adding to…
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Industry Leaders Back Better Hospitality Campaign for a Fairer, Stronger, More Inclusive Sector.
Be Inclusive Hospitality has launched a significant sector wide survey as part of its new Better Hospitality campaign, backed by hospitality leaders and organisations from…
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£10 Pints Highlight Mounting Pressure on London’s Nightlife
The price of a pint in London has crossed £10 for the first time, with several premier Mayfair venues now charging above that mark. Currently,…
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PubAid Reopens Community Pub Hero Awards
PubAid, the positive voice for UK pubs, has officially reopened entries for its Community Pub Hero Awards 2026, celebrating pubs that go above and beyond…
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Grant Funding Available To Help Pubs Add New Services and Activities
Pub is The Hub may be able to offer grants of up to £6,000 to publicans in rural, remote, or deprived areas, who want to…
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Punch Pubs Posts Strong Half-Year Results as Acquisitions and Partnerships Drive Growth
Punch Pubs has delivered a solid set of interim results, with revenues climbing 9.4 per cent to £184.1 million for the 28 weeks ending 22…
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St Austell Brewery Launches Plantable Beer Mats to Share Sustainability Story
St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West…
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Three Quarters of UK SMEs Unsure They Can Pay Bills Next Month, New Data Warns
Three quarters (76%) of UK small and medium sized businesses, in particular in the hospitality sector say they are unsure whether they can meet their…
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Young’s Pubs Receives Three Stars In The SRA’s Food Made Good Standard
British pub company, Young’s & Co. Brewery P.L.C has received the top three-star rating in its 2026 submission in the Food Made Good Standard by…
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