Tax Shock Threatens Fragile Nightlife Recovery
While nightlife venues have sought to adapt to changing consumer behaviour and evolving formats such as experience-led socialising, to some success, the overall numbers of…
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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.
Editor’s Viewpoint: JUNE 2025 – The Results Are In
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. So, following April’s tax hikes the “results are in”. A third of hospitality businesses are running at a loss…
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Chickpea Group Expands with New Dorset Pub with Rooms Set to Open in July
Independent hospitality operator Chickpea Group is continuing its growth across the South West with the launch of its latest venture – The Fleur de Lys…
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The Sun of Camberwell to Reopen Following £1 Million Refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has today announced the reopening of The Sun of Camberwell. The popular pub reopens…
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Strong LfL Revenue Growth As Youngs Announce “Excellent Results”
Sales and profits at the pub operator Young’s are both substantially up, as the group reveals its full-year financial results for the 52 weeks ended…
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Meeting Evolving Consumer Trends Presents Opportunity to Double Growth of Beer
The new Heineken Beer Report 2025: Doubling Growth in the Beer Market shows a category that continues to outpace the wider drinks market, growing faster…
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National Fish and Chip Day: Celebrating Britain’s Favourite Dish and Its Power to Bring Communities Together
Friday, June 6, marks National Fish and Chip Day, a celebration of one of the UK’s most cherished culinary traditions. From seaside shacks to bustling…
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Cyclists Set Off For Annual Charity Bike Ride, Pedalling To Pubs, As Fundraising Hits £85k
Pedalling To Pubs 2025 has officially begun as hospitality industry leaders hit the pavement for an epic 220km sponsored bike ride across the Lake District,…
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PCA Releases Key findings from Annual Tied Tenants Survey
Tied tenants of Admiral and Greene King are the most satisfied in their relationship with their pub company, with ratings of 79% and 78% respectively,…
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Star Pubs Invests Over £100,000 Supporting Women’s Sports This Summer
Star Pubs is spending over £100,000 helping pubs to capitalise on the business boosting opportunities presented by the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and Heineken…
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Butcombe Group Looks To Acquire 20 Pubs With Rooms As Sales Surge
The Butcombe Group plans to expand its pubs with rooms by converting 20 of its locations into Butcombe Boutique Inns. The pub operator and brewery,…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announces Major New £250k Partnership With Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has today announced a major new partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH…
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Damp Weather Softens Drinks Sales In Early May
Operators and suppliers enjoyed a bright Spring, with sales running ahead of last year’s level for ten out of 11 weeks between February and late…
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NI Pubgoers Demand Action Over Pub Demolition
CAMRA NI is calling on the Executive to bring in new laws to require that pubs are rebuilt brick by brick where they have been…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Pubs Code Under Review – Time For Industry Voices To Be Heard
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. This week’s lead story focuses on a matter that has stirred debate ever since its inception – the role…
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