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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All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Tony Bellew Officially Opens Newly Refurbished Dementia Pub at Arrowe Park Hospital
World champion boxer and Merseyside legend Tony Bellew has officially opened a newly refurbished Dementia Pub at Arrowe Park Hospital, helping to create a more familiar and comforting environment for patients living with dementia.
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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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England’s Extra-Time Victory Keeps Fans in Pubs Longer as Footfall Rises 49%
Oxford Partnership’s latest analysis, combining their Market Watch Data, Vianet draught sales data and Dojo transaction data, reveals England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway…
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Clarkson: Pub Prices Driving Young Drinkers Towards Drugs
Broadcaster and pub owner Jeremy Clarkson has reignited debate over the cost of a night out, arguing in his Sunday newspaper column that high pub prices are pushing younger drinkers towards illegal drugs instead of alcohol.
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Croeso Pubs Achieves Best Bar None Accreditation Across All Nine Of Its Venues
Croeso Pubs has achieved Best Bar None accreditation across its entire portfolio, with every one of its nine venues being recognised for excellence in customer safety, responsible…
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Rising Costs Hit Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Survey Reveals
The confidence of hospitality’s leaders has tumbled amid fears about operating costs and consumer spending, the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ and Zonal reveals.
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Work Set to Begin at The Greyhound, As Greg and Sarah Dufton Prepare to Bring Cromford Landmark Back To Life
A half a million pounds-plus refurbishment of The Greyhound in Cromford is confirmed to begin this August, marking the next major step in the return of one of Derbyshire’s most recognisable buildings.
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M&A Deals in the UK Food and Drink Sector Jump 18% Year-on-Year
The number of M&A deals in the UK food and drink sector has jumped 18 per cent to 78 year-on-year, up from 67 the previous year, as buyers targeted fast-growing brands in health & wellness and the premium food sector…
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CAMRA Launches Recruitment Drive for New Pub and Club Campaigns Committee Panel
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has issued a call for licensees to join a newly established panel that will help shape its pub and club campaigning work.
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