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Marston’s Signs British Dyslexia Association Pledge to Build Accessibility into Everyday Working Life

Marston’s has signed the British Dyslexia Association workplace pledge, making a public commitment to building accessibility into how it communicates, trains and supports colleagues across the business.

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The Old Brewery Officially Opens to the Public in Cardiff’s Historic Brewery Quarter

The Old Brewery, Brains’ brand-new pub and immersive beer experience in Cardiff’s Brewery Quarter, is officially open to the public today following its VIP launch event last night.

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World Cup and Summer Heat Drive Strongest Month of 2026 for UK Pubs and Bars

The latter stages of the FIFA World Cup and prolonged hot weather combined to deliver one of the strongest trading months of 2026 for the UK On Trade, according to the latest Market Watch from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet’s BevMetrics.

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Applications to Run Pubs with Greene King hit Record High

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business of Greene King, has reported record applications from prospective pub operators and a strong start to the year. During the first six months of 2026, the business received 1,449 applications – a 26% increase compared with the same period in 2025 and a record number of applications.

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Cider Sales Flourish, But Wine and Spirits Struggle as Temperatures Soar

Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 1 August dropped by 2.1% from the same week in 2025, and by 0.9% in the next seven days to Saturday 8 August. It follows a 1.6% dip over the last full week in July.

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