Community Right to Buy Could Be ‘Gamechanger’ for Saving Welsh Pubs says CAMRA
The Welsh Government will bring forward legislation to establish a “Community Right to Buy” as part of the first phase of its legislative programme.
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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.
Don’t Lumber the UK with Another DRS Disaster Trade Bodies Urge
A concerned consortium of trade bodies, retail and hospitality interests, wine and spirit businesses, and waste operators have written to the Welsh Government in a last-ditch attempt to stop another Deposit Return Scheme disaster.
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Wetherspoon Like-For-Like Sales Up 4% But Tim Martin Warns Profits Set To Miss Expectations
J D Wetherspoon has reported a 4.0% rise in like-for-like sales over the past 12 weeks, but chairman Tim Martin has warned that annual profits are likely to come in below market expectations…
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Marston’s Reports Strong Trading Thanks to World Cup Boost and New Sports Format
Marston’s PLC has reported a strong trading performance driven by England’s World Cup run and its new “Grandstand” sports-pub format, with the group confirming it is on track to hit full-year profit expectations and could begin returning cash to shareholders next year.
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World Cup and Warmer Weather Boost UK Hospitality as Footfall Rises 4.5%
The UK hospitality sector entered the peak summer trading period with positive momentum in June, as warmer weather and the start of the World Cup helped drive footfall, dwell time and draught sales.
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St Austell Brewery Celebrates Double Success at British Training Awards
St Austell Brewery has been recognised with two accolades at the British Training Awards 2026 for its commitment to employee development and career progression.
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Cambridgeshire Pub Creates Community Café to Tackle Social Isolation
Photo Credit Pub is the Hub A village pub in Christchurch, Cambridgeshire, is strengthening its role as a vital social hub with the launch of…
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Resilient Buyer Demand Drives Strong Transactional Momentum in the Pub & Restaurant Property Market In 2026
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has reported strong transactional momentum across the pub and restaurant property market in the first half of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of buyer demand despite persistent headwinds facing hospitality operators.
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Wetherspoon Opening at Heathrow Airport
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Heathrow Airport, on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, with the creation of 100 new jobs.
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UK Pub Spend Increased 78% During England vs Argentina
Following England’s World Cup loss versus Argentina on Wednesday, new insights from card machine provider Dojo have revealed yet another boost for the UK’s hospitality sector – one of the biggest of the tournament.
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Castle Hedingham Community Pub Reopening Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Castle Hedingham, officially reopens on Friday 17th July, following a combined investment of £192,000 from experienced licensee…
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Football Fans to Blow Almost HALF A BILLION for England’s Semi-Final Clash Against Argentina
Football fever is sweeping the nation once again as 26.2 million Brits prepare to tune in for England’s high-stakes semi-final clash against Argentina, according to the latest predictions.
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Industry Regulator, The Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches investigation into Stonegate Group Over Suspected Pubs Code breaches
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has today launched a formal investigation into Stonegate Group, one of the six regulated pub-owning businesses, over suspicions that it has failed to comply with the statutory Pubs Code.
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Consumer Confidence Stabilises and Spending Grows 1.9 Per Cent In June, As Pubs Enjoy A World Cup Boost
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9 per cent year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but below the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.0 per cent.
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Leicestershire Pub’s New Community Meeting Room Helps Bring Locals Together
A Leicestershire pub has further established itself as an invaluable community hub, by opening a new meeting room designed to help bring local people together.
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