Liberation Group Rebrands to Butcombe
Pub operator and brewing business Liberation Grouphas announced plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group, to align with its strategic priorities. The existing operating brands, Butcombe…
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Shepherd Neame Reopens The Bellhouse In Leigh-On-Sea After A £300k Refurbishment
Shepherd Neame has reopened its historic Essex pub The Bellhouse after a £300,000 transformation. The pub, packed with regulars, was officially reopened on Tuesday (December…
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300 Million Christmas Pint Sales With Sector Pouring £3.3 Billion Into The Economy
Almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December, with the beer and pub sector expected to pour a total of £3.3 billion…
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Communities Unite To Donate Over 4,000 Pieces Of Warm Clothing And Supplies Through Craft Union Pubs
In an inspiring display of community spirit, over 4,000 items of warm clothing and essential supplies have been donated to local charities across the UK…
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TRGC and BrewDog Open Their Largest UK Airport Site in Edinburgh
Having opened the world’s first BrewDog airport bar at Edinburgh Airport in 2018, TRGC and BrewDog have relocated into a larger location which now offers…
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UK’s GDP Falls for a Second Consecutive Time
The UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.1% month-on-month in October for the second consecutive time and below expectations of 0.1% growth, and follows…
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A New Chapter for The Copley Arms: 17th Century Pub in Hessenford Reopens with a Fresh Look
A 17th-century village pub in Hessenford has reopened this month with a fresh look and new management. Hannah Mayne and Jared Lothian reopened The Copley…
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UKHospitality Supports Plans To Provide Permanently Lower Business Rates For The Sector
Business rates continue to be a “barrier to investment” for the hospitality sector, leaving pubs “uniquely disadvantaged”, sector leaders told the Non-Domestic Rating Bill Committee….
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Year-End Sees Multiple Operator Celebrate Hat-Trick
In recognition of his 40 years in the pub industry and 20 years as a Star Pubs licensee, Donal Healy, managing director of The Healy…
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1,400 Greene King Pubs To Host ‘Community Table’ Days To Combat Loneliness This Christmas
This Christmas, more than1,400 Greene King managed pubs will each host a “Community Table” day during December. This initiative is part of Greene King’s ‘Closer…
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Clapton Hart Pub Reopens After Being Rescued From Closure – Just In Time For Christmas!
Hackney’s historic Clapton Hart pub, a beloved local landmark dating back to 1722, has reopened following a remarkable rescue and refurbishment—just in time for the…
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Antony Worrall Thompson’s Dismay at Former Pub’s Closure
High profile chef Antony Worrall Thompson has expressed his shock at the permanent closure of his former pub-restaurant, the Greyhound in Peppard, only 14 months…
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LAD Up And Spirits Down In Solid Start To Christmas
On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth in the last week of November, raising hopes for a strong Christmas for suppliers and operators. CGA…
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No And Low Beer Sales Grow As 2024 Looks To Sell A Record 140 Million Pints
With Christmas parties in full swing, no and low alcohol beers are soaring in popularity, with new BBPA figures revealing a boom in sales. In…
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National Pubwatch Champions “Ask for Angela” Initiative to Protect Vulnerable Patrons
National Pubwatch is renewing its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals within the hospitality industry by championing the widely recognized “Ask for Angela” initiative. Aimed at…
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