Tim Martin Hits Out at ‘Lockdown by Stealth’
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, has hit out at restrictions designed to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as “arbitrary”, warning that the…
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All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
CAMRA Urges ‘Extreme Caution’ from Government Over Warning Consumers Away from Pubs
In response to reports of booking cancellations and a downturn in trade, CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona said:
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Prospect Pubs & Bars takes on Third Star Lease – The Cambria in Camberwell
Multiple operator, Prospect Pubs & Bars has taken on the lease of The Cambria in Camberwell and is undertaking a £600,000+ upgrade of the pub…
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Pub Group Oakman Reports Sales Growth with New Openings Planned for 2022
Oakman Group has reported like-for-like sales growth of 16.3% for the 21 weeks to 5 December, versus the same period in 2019. The group delivered…
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Red Oak Taverns Acquires Free of Tie Pub Estate in Bristol
Red Oak Taverns has completed the acquisition of eight free of tie pubs in Bristol from Euphorium Pubs Limited for an undisclosed sum. This makes…
Read more...Night Czar Sacha Lord Launches “Axe the Red Wall Tax” Campaign in Protest at VAT Increase
Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has launched a campaign to fight back against the government’s proposed VAT tax increase, and has…
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Concerns Mount Over COVID-19 Measures Impacting Fragile Recovery
Britain’s managed pub, bar and restaurant groups recorded tentative sales growth in November, the new edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals
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Greene King Rewards its Team Members with £6million Worth of Christmas Cheer
Greene King has announced an unprecedented Christmas rewards package for its 40,000 team members to recognise their outstanding efforts since pub restrictions were lifted.
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Guinness “Lights Up the Local” this Christmas Supporting Pubs with a £30m Fund
With the festive season upon us, 3.3 million Brits have already booked a reservation at a pub or restaurant over the Christmas period. To ensure these festive celebrations
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The British Beer & Pub Association has today responded to new COVID restrictions announced by the Prime Minister.
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Pubs Can Access Free Training to Help Make their Venues Safe for the Christmas Trading Period
Licensees need to be prepared for the Christmas season to ensure a safe environment for customers, National Pubwatch (NPW) has warned.
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Consumer spending grew 16.0 per cent in November as Early Festive Pursuits Boosted, Hospitality and Leisure
Consumer card spending grew 16.0 per cent in November compared to the same period in 2019, with early Christmas shopping and festive pursuits giving
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Host a Pub Quiz and Raise Cash for St Barnabas Hospice
Pub-goers will need to sharpen their general knowledge and train their brains as St Barnabas Hospice is offering locals the chance to host their own pub quizze
Read more...British Institute Of Innkeeping Launches Network of Independent Accredited Advisors
The British Institute Of Innkeeping (BII) has launched a scheme to provide on-trade operators with accredited and qualified professionals to assist with pubco negotiations.
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World’s Biggest Pub Quiz to Return in March 2022 in Support of Shelter
The World’s Biggest Pub Quiz will be returning to pubs in March next year, with a new charity partner in Shelter and a new way to host and play using online quiz platform Kwizzbit
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