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Stout And Fruit Beer Drive Growth As On-Trade Beer Sales Hit £14bn

HEINEKEN UK has released its comprehensive 2026 Beer Report: Elevating Experiences to Unlock Growth, revealing that despite a challenging economic landscape, the UK beer category in the on-trade has grown to a record £14bn value, now accounting for nearly half (45%) of total wet sales in pubs, bars and restaurants.  

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Reeves Signals Support for Hospitality as Industry Presses for Further VAT Reform

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sought to reassure hospitality operators that the sector remains central to the Government’s economic growth agenda, telling industry leaders that she believes the industry’s future prospects are positive despite ongoing challenges.

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Prime Minister Stops Short of Backing Hospitality VAT Reduction Campaign

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to endorse calls for a permanent reduction in VAT for the hospitality sector, despite growing industry support for a campaign seeking lower tax rates for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.

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Marston’s Celebrates 120 Years of The Royal Oak with City Wide Charity Challenge

A much loved Chapel Ash pub in the heart of Wolverhampton marked a major milestone last weekend, (June 6) as The Royal Oak celebrated its 120-year anniversary with a city wide charity challenge in support of the Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikers.

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Who You Know is Even More Important for Landing a Graduate Role in Hospitality Than What You Know Research Reveals

New research shows over half of hospitality recruiters are most likely to hire graduates they have a connection to, as concerns about skills gaps in young talent increase.

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