UK Hospitality Collapses Remain High After 762 Fail In Q1
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency remained alarming in the first quarter of the year, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 762…
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Hydes Appoints Experienced General Manager To Steer Refurbished Coastal Landmark Pub
Hydes has appointed experienced industry veteran Dale Tozer as the new general manager of The Boathouse at Parkgate on the Wirral Peninsula, as the iconic…
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Longer Social Occasions Sustain Spend as Drinking Moderation Continues to Shape UK On Trade
New insight from The Oxford Partnership suggests UK consumers remain highly engaged with pubs, bars and hospitality occasions despite softer drinks volume performance, as longer…
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Stonegate Group Unites 127 Venues for Nationwide ‘Cha Cha Charity Slide’ in Support of CALM
Stonegate Group brought together thousands of guests across the UK recently for its first-ever Cha Cha Charity Slide, with the nationwide fundraising event generating £21,000…
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National Pubwatch Launches New Awards Recognising Bravery In The Night-Time Economy
National Pubwatch has launched the Safer Night Time Economy Awards, sponsored by Diageo, to recognise exceptional courage and commitment shown by individuals who go above…
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Caernarfon Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Hole in the Wall on Hole in the Wall street in Caernarfon, officially reopened this week following a transformational investment of…
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Robinsons Brewery Breaks £100m Turnover Barrier as Profits Soar 40%
Stockport-based family brewer Robinsons has crossed the £100 million turnover threshold for the first time in its history, posting revenues of £103.5 million for 2025…
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BII Licensee of the Year 2026 Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their six incredible finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). The Licensee…
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50 Million Pints World Cup Bonanza as BBPA Launch New Guidance
Pubs could be set for a 50-million-pint bonanza should one of the home teams reach the final of the 2026 World Cup. With a month…
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Drinks Trust Launches Support Line Awareness Campaign Amid Mounting Industry Pressures
The Drinks Trust has unveiled a new awareness campaign designed to highlight the support available through its round-the-clock confidential Support Line, as hospitality and drinks…
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Butcombe Group Makes £1.3M Statement with Expanded Fulham Flagship
Butcombe Group has reopened The Brown Cow in Fulham following a £1.3 million investment that has doubled the pub’s capacity, created new local employment and…
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Marston’s Posts Steady H1 Profits as New Pub Formats Set to Drive Growth
Marston’s has reported a EBITDA of £85.9 million for the first half of its financial year, similar to the same period in 2025 as disciplined…
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Greene King’s Tub2Pub Collects Record Number Of Tubs For Sixth Consecutive Year Thanks To Huge Public Support
Greene King has announced that its ever-popular Tub2Pub community recycling initiative has collected a record number of tubs in 2026. This year’s campaign saw almost…
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Spending Falls -0.1 Per Cent In April After 16 Months Of Growth, But Consumers Show Resilience Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
Consumer card spending declined -0.1 per cent year-on-year in April – the first fall since November 2024 (-0.5 per cent) and below the latest CPIH…
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Tough Trading Ahead for Hospitality as Consumers Cut Back on Going Out
New research from PwC UK has revealed growing pressure on discretionary spending, with almost three in 10 consumers planning to go out less, adding to…
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