Government Urged To Provide Hospitality Energy Support
In a letter to the Chancellor, UKHospitality has outlined six clear measures that the Government can bring forward to provide targeted energy support for hospitality…
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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.
Popular Withington Pub Crowned Camra Pub Of The Year Following Years Of Ale Excellence
The Victoria in Withington has officially claimed the title of Pub of the Year for Stockport and South Manchester, by the Campaign for Real Ale…
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The Telegraph Launches National Pub Day for Their Save Our Pubs Campaign
With an average of four pubs closing their doors every day in 2026, the crisis facing Britain’s licensed on-trade has never been more stark. Against…
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Wetherspoon Reports Steady Sales Growth Amid Cost Pressures
J D Wetherspoon plc has reported a solid uplift in sales for the 13 weeks to 26 April 2026, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.4%…
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Early May Bank Holiday Delivers Sales Boost for Pubs as Longer Visits Drive Growth
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Early May Bank Holiday, with pubs selling 27.3 million pints over the four-day weekend, up +5.0% on last…
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Young Voters Put Nightlife On The Ballot Says NTIA Poll
Britain’s young voters are sending a clear warning to politicians ahead of upcoming local and devolved elections: support for nightlife and hospitality is no longer…
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Droitwich Community Pub Set Reopened Following Extensive Makeover
The Westcroft, located on Ombersley Street West in Droitwich, officially reopened on Friday 1st May following a transformational investment of more than £273,005. The pub…
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Consumers Cut Back On Fast Food As Cost Of Living Continues To Rise, With Biggest Drop In Footfall For Two Years
Fast food and casual dining restaurants saw their steepest decline in consumer traffic for two years in the first quarter of 2026, as the cost…
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Pub Closures Hit Two a Day as BBPA Calls for Urgent Reform
A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of this year, an equivalent of almost two a day – according…
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Heineken Announces £40 Million Investment in the “Great British Local”
Heineken has revealed plans to invest more than £44 million into improvements for hundreds of its UK pubs, creating nearly 1,000 new jobs across the…
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‘Going Out’ Costs Rise By 12% On Average In 2 Years, Research Reveals
The cost of ‘going out’ has increased by 12% on average over the last 2 years. That’s according to new research from personal finance experts…
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Daventry Community Pub Relaunched Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Pike & Eel on 1 Tamar Square in Daventry, relaunched on Thursday 23rd April following a transformational combined investment of £110,000…
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Independent Pub Company “Pub People” Show Support For Indie Beer
East Midlands pub operator Pub People has thrown its weight behind the independent brewing sector, activating across its 40-strong estate in support of National Indie…
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New Research Reveals the Hidden Human cost of Pub Closures
New research from Loughborough University suggests that loss often echoes through entire communities, affecting friendships, identities and local support networks in ways that statistics cannot…
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Punch Pubs & Co Honours Publicans at Glittering Oscar-style Awards Ceremony
Punch Pubs & Co. rolled out the red carpet this Monday as it hosted its National Publican of the Year Awards, an unforgettable celebration recognising…
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