Waste Packaging Scheme Called Out As ‘A Joke’ By UK Drinks Trade
A waste packaging tax which comes into effect from April 1st is not going to improve the UK’s recycling rates but will damage British businesses…
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Community-Owned Pub Appeals for Volunteers Ahead of Grand Reopening
A historic village pub, saved by the local community from closure, is calling for volunteers to help complete its refurbishment in time for summer. The…
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CAMRA Warns of More Shuttered Pubs as Tax Changes Come into Force
The consumer group fears that more pubs will close their doors because of the extra costs of National Insurance rises and an increase in business…
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St Austell Brewery Named Best Brewing Pub Company 2025
St Austell Brewery has been recognised again this year at one of the top national award ceremonies in hospitality. Last week (26 March), the business…
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£3.4 Billion Annual Cost Increases Hit Hospitality
Hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9 billion in wage costs, £1 billion of employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and £500m in business rates,…
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Scottish Small Brewers Welcome New Pub Tenant Right to a Guest Beer
Changes enacted today mean that around 700 pub tenants will have a new right to stock a guest beer in Scotland, which could expand consumer…
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The New Albion is Back with a Bang!
The New Albion pub in Widnes has reopened following a £230k investment from pub company Punch Pubs & Co. The Cookhouse pub, which closed in…
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Weather Warms Up Drinks Sales To Continue Strong Spring
On Premise venues and suppliers have generated solid growth in drinks sales in March thanks to brighter weather, the Six Nations and St Patrick’s Day….
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Belfast Named UK’s Top Location For Pub Gigs
New research has revealed the UK’s top pub gigs hotspots as music stars back launch of “Pubs Go Live” – a ten-day nationwide initiative celebrating…
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Winner Unveiled for Broadland and South Norfolk Pubs Of The Year 2025
Photo Credit: Simon Finlay Two Norfolk pubs have been recognised for their business success and support of their local community in the ‘Pub of The…
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New Portal Launched To Help Scottish Pub Tenants Check Guest Beers
Help is on hand for Scottish pub tenants looking to navigate the new guest beers provisions coming in as part of the Pubs Code in…
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One Of Cornwall’s Most Iconic Waterside Pubs Pandora Inn Reopens Its Doors This Weekend
Two friends and renowned local landlords have reunited to run an iconic Cornish pub they previously worked at together 15 years ago. The Pandora Inn…
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Greene King Partners With Carefree To Provide Respite Breaks For Carers
Greene King has provided 169 carers with much-needed, free short breaks in a selection of its hotels over the last year, through its partnership with…
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New Legislation to Enhance Security at Event Venues Nears Final Approval
A proposed law designed to improve safety measures at event venues and minimize the risks of terror attacks has advanced toward becoming official legislation, nearly…
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Lomond Leisure Group Revamps Glasgow Bar With Star Pubs
The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) – which operates five hospitality venues in Scotland – is embarking on a joint £275,000 revamp of the Van Winkle…
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