Hospitality Costs Rise Sharply, As Sector Unites Behind Rates Reform
A new survey has revealed how almost every hospitality business has seen steep increases in wages and food costs. Year-on-year, 95% of hospitality businesses have…
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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.
REAL-Ly GREAT News – REAL Handcooked Crisps Win TWO More GREAT TASTE Awards!
Tayto Group are delighted to announce they have been awarded another TWO Great Taste Awards for their premium hospitality-exclusive REAL Hand Cooked Ham & Colman’s…
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Heartwood Collection Acquires The George & Dragon, Marlow And The Red Lion, Stratford Upon Avon
Heartwood Collection, the award-winning hospitality group, has acquired the following sites from Whitbread Plc: The George & Dragon, Marlow The Red Lion, Stratford upon Avon…
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Greene King Hires Milestone 250th Prison Leaver Through Its Releasing Potential Scheme
Pub retailer and brewer Greene King has reached the landmark of hiring its 250th prison leaver through its Releasing Potential programme, which helps prisoners to…
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Riots Caused 10% Drop in National Hospitality Sales
The impact on sales in towns where rumoured protests were planned to take place was as high as 40%, with businesses reporting footfall down by…
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Heatwave Could Pull In More Than £30 Million for UK Pubs, According to BBPA
Pubs could be set for a massive multi-million pound boost as the sunny weather rolls in With Britain heading into a predicted to a heatwave,…
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UKBG Launches Fundraiser To Commemorate Founder On Its 90th Anniversary
THE UK Bartenders Guild has launched a fundraising campaign to commemorate its founder as the organisation nears its 90th anniversary. As part of the organisation’s…
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Total Drinks Sales Up 7% as Heatwave Hits the Country
Last week’s hot weather brought a 7% uplift in total drink sales, as consumers flocked to beer gardens across the UK – helping the channel…
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Greene King Set to Trial Return and Refill of Glass Bottles Sold In Its Pubs
Pub company and brewer Greene King is trialling a scheme where glass bottles sold in some of its pubs are being collected, cleaned and returned…
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Consumer Confidence Reaches Three Year High Says PwC
The latest PwC Consumer Sentiment Survey shows consumers are finally feeling more confident after three years of instability. The survey, conducted in July, in the…
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New First Minister Invited to their Local to Discuss the Future of Welsh Pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has invited the new First Minister of Wales for a drink to discuss the future of the nation’s pubs….
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As the current unrest in towns and cities shows no signs of abating trade bodies have issued advice to businesses which may have been impacted….
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Popular Didsbury Pub Raises Thousands For Local Charity
A popular Didsbury pub has raised thousands of pounds for a local children’s hospice and plans to continue with its generous support. Customers and staff…
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Croeso Pubs Opens Its Newest Acquisition, The Bear’s Head In Penarth
Croeso Pubs Ltd has officially opened The Bear’s Head in Penarth with a little help from former rugby star turned Fab Four coffee connoisseur Lee…
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Fuller’s Acquires Lovely Pubs
Fuller, Smith & Turner has purchased Lovely Pubs – a collection of seven stunning pubs in Warwickshire for a total consideration of £22.5 million. These…
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