Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches 2026 Annual Tied Tenant Survey
Fieldwork for the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s (PCA) Annual Tied Tenant Survey kicks off this month, marking a key moment in shaping a fair and transparent pubs industry….
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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.
Urban Pubs & Bars Continues London Growth Strategy with Five New Acquisitions
London based independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has today announced the acquisition of five premium hospitality venues across the capital. The deals will…
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Belhaven Invests C£5 Million In Its Pubs Following Launch Of Franchise Model
Belhaven has confirmed it invested almost £5 million in its Scottish pubs in 2025, spanning 22 managed, tenanted and franchised pubs. The investment programme increased…
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Nightlife Bosses Push Back: ‘It’s Not Just Pubs Under Threat’ Says NTIA
Sector anger grows as government rhetoric suggests only pubs may receive business rates relief inyesterday’s (January 8) media leak. Nightlife operators and cultural venue owners have…
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Government Set to Revise Business Rates Policy Following Hospitality Industry Pressure
The Government is preparing to adjust its business rates policy for the hospitality sector following significant pushback from pub operators and industry representatives, CLHNEWS has…
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Festive Flurry Brings Happy Christmas For Pubs But Restaurants And Bars Slip
Festive celebrations helped Britain’s top managed pub operators to welcomed growth in the week of Christmas, the NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. Across all…
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Grant Funding Available To Help Pubs Add New Services And Activities
Pub is The Hub may be able to offer grants of up to £6,000 to publicans in rural, remote, or deprived areas, who want to offer additional…
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Hampstead’s The Stag Reopens Following Major Refurbishment
Hampstead pub The Stag is set to reopen on 22nd January following an extensive refurbishment that has introduced several new features whilst retaining the venue’s…
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Scottish Beer and Pub Association & Scottish Licensed Trade Association make joint Scottish Draft Budget Submission 2026-27
Two leading Scottish licensed trade associations have submitted their joint Scottish Draft Budget Submission 2026-27 to the Scottish Government – with their key ask being…
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Stonegate Pub Partners Invests A Record £12m In Its Pubs In The First Quarter Of The Year
With A Further Pipeline Of Over £30m Planned For The Remainder Of The Year Stonegate Group’s leased and tenanted division, Pub Partners, has delivered a…
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Scottish Beer & Pub Association Welcome World Cup Bank Holiday
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney wants to make Monday 15 June 2026 a public holiday so people can celebrate the national team’s World Cup appearance—their…
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UK’s Christmas Recycling Blunders Create 47 Million Plastic Tub Tidal Wave
New research has exposed the hidden environmental cost of the UK’s festive sweet tooth, revealing how Christmas indulgence is fuelling a growing plastic waste problem….
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Shepherd Neame Supports Former Licensee and Rising Kent Darts Star Vicky Cauteruccio
Up-and-coming Kent darts player Vicky Cauteruccio is aiming high, thanks to new sponsorship from Faversham-based brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame. The independent family business…
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Leading Hospitality Figures Honoured in King’s New Year List
Several prominent professionals from the UK hospitality and catering sectors have received honours in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026, acknowledging their substantial contributions…
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Pub is The Hub Voices Concern Over Autumn Budget Impact
Pub is the Hub, the non-profit organisation established in 2001 with founding support from King Charles during his time as Prince of Wales, has joined…
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