National Pubwatch Star Awards For Preston Bar And Door Staff
National Pubwatch Regional Representative Joe Murrayhas presented Star Awards to bar manager Sam Fairclough and door supervisor Robin Kuroski of the Ships & Giggles. The…
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UK Hospitality Collapses Remain High After 3,464 Hit Wall In 2024
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in 2024, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 3,464 accommodation…
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Greene King Pub Partners Reaches Landmark 10 Nest Pubs
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its tenth Nest Pub – The King & Queen…
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Urgent Government Action Needed To Halt “Completely Avoidable” Pub Closures BBPA Says
Nearly 300 pubs closed across England and Wales in 2024 – an equivalent of six a week – according to latest figures from the British…
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Historic Leytonstone Pub To Reopen Following Refurbishment
The historic Red Lion pub in Leytonstone has announced its reopening following refurbishment. The iconic pub has undergone a £750k restoration programme revitalising the 10-bedroom…
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NTIA Study Reveals Economic Struggles, Safety Concerns and Transport Barriers Stifling Nightlife
A new study conducted by Obsurvant on behalf of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed that young people in the UK are going…
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Craft Union Pub Company Raise £1 Million For Local Community Causes Across The UK
Craft Union Pub Company, part of the UK’s largest pub group, Stonegate Group, has proudly hit a monumental milestone, raising more than £1 million in…
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January Sales Growth for Pub & Restaurants
Credit and debit card spending grew 1.9 per cent year-on-year in January – the highest uplift since March 2024, but remaining lower than the latest…
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Greene King Pub Partners to Expand Hive & Nest Pubs into Scotland for the First Time
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased bringing its franchise pub concepts to Scotland for the first time. Both the Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs franchise…
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National Pubwatch Conference To Tackle The Major Challenges Facing The Late-Night Sector
The latest National Pubwatch Conference boasts a raft of high-profile speakers that will look at some of the major challenges facing the evening economy –…
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Stout Soars As Live Sport Drives Pub Sales Despite Overall Decline
The Oxford Partnership today released its analysis of the positive impact of live sports on the UK on-trade sector last weekend, as the Six Nations…
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Keir Starmer Backs Calls to Support Britain’s Pubs Amid Industry Struggles
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has, according to reports, pledged his support to Britain’s pubs, recognising their vital role at the heart of communities. As the…
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Menu Counts Increase Across All Channels Except Pubs & Bars
Lumina Intelligence’s latest The latest market insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker reveal that average menu counts have increased by +3.1% across most channels, with…
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New CGA And NTIA Monitor Reveals The Changing Landscape Of Night Time Hospitality
Britain’s late-night hospitality sector has been hit by hundreds of closures in the last year—but a wave of new bars and experiential venues is revitalising…
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Experienced Licensees Take Pride In Restoring The Cheshire Cheese To Its Traditional Glory
Just a stone’s throw from the Royal Courts of Justice, The Cheshire Cheese is the fourth Shepherd Neame pub now being run by experienced licensees…
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