Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike
A new business rates cycle comes into effect on 1 April across England, Scotland and Wales, marking the first revaluation to take place under 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.
North Wales Pub Strengthens Facilities to Support Local Community
A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility. Ty’n Llan is a…
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Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption
New research from insight consultancy KAM, in partnership with UK charity Drinkaware, reveals a 29% reduction in how often users of GLP-1 drugs consume alcohol,…
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Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate
Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted estate with the acquisition of three pubs in Surrey from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. The pubs are: The…
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PCA Highlights the Importance of Professional Advice for Tied Pub Tenants
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has published a new factsheet and short explainer video emphasising the crucial role independent professional advice plays in helping tied…
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20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Smoke-Free Law Celebrated
Public health charities, trade union representatives and people whose health or business improved following the ban of smoking in indoor public spaces celebrated a milestone…
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UK Bartenders’ Guild Announce the Winner of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest 2026
The UK Bartenders’ Guild has announced that Miley Kendrick, from The Domino Club in Leeds, is the winner of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori…
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Double Win for St Austell Brewery at Pub Industry ‘Oscars’
St Austell Brewery – the South West’s leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business – is celebrating double success after being named Best Managed Pub…
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Southampton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Temple Bar on Shirley Street in Southampton, will officially reopen today (Friday 27th March) following a transformational combined investment of £123,000…
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Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Reaches National Final of MasterChef: The Professionals
Winchester chef Luke Emmess, Head Chef at The Wykeham Arms, has secured his place in tonights national final of MasterChef: The Professionals, where the final…
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Wetherspoon to Open Two Pubs at Barcelona Airport
J D Wetherspoon is to open two pubs at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat airport. It follows on from the opening of the company’s…
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Chesham’s Longest-Serving Publican Receives Prestigious Award
Chesham’s longest-serving licensee – Jane Clarke of The Pheasant on Waterside – has received a prestigious award to mark her 30th anniversary at the helm….
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National Best Bar None Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Nottingham, Chesterfield and York were recognised as top performers at the annual National Best Bar None Awards, held at the House of Lords on Tuesday…
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Stonegate Pours Over 100,000 Pints of Guinness as St Patrick’s Day Boosts Pub Trade
St Patrick’s Day celebrations saw Stonegate pour over 100,000 pints of Guinness across its Managed estate and Craft Union, as the iconic stout proved the…
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Inception Group Enters the World of Competitive Socialising
Inception Group, the company behind London hospitality venues including Mr Fogg’s, Cahoots and Bunga 90, is planning to open a new gaming concept this spring….
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