JD Wetherspoon Reports Record Sales As Costs Fall
JD Wetherspoon, has recorded an eightfold increase in profit in the first half of the year, according to interim results for the group published today…
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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.
Join the Hospitality Community at HRC 2024
HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March for an immersive dive into the future of hospitality, offering…
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Hail Glorious St. Patrick For A Strong Weekend Across the UK On Trade
The UK on trade benefitted from a strong St Patrick’s weekend of sales helped along by the final matches of the Guinness Six Nations tournament….
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2023 Pub Closures Hit “Decade High”
Pub closures increased to the highest level in over a decade last year, as 769 businesses entered insolvency, up from 518 in 2022, according to…
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Transformational Refurbishment of Fettercairn Inn Bucks Trend for Rural Pubs
The newly opened Roebuck Inn at Fettercairn is bucking a national trend for rural pub closures. The refurbished Inn, which once played host to Queen…
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Spending At Pubs Increased 23 Per Cent Year-On-Year This Super Saturday
New Barclays Consumer Spend data shows that spending at pubs increased 23 per cent year-on-year this Super Saturday1, as the final round of the Six…
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Gosport Pub Gets A £239,000 Refurbishment
The White Horse, on Nobes Avenue in Gosport re-opened on Friday 8th March following a major investment of £239,000. The pub is part of the…
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Drinks Sales Spring Back To Year-On-Year Growth
On Premise drinks sales burst back to life in the first full week of March, thanks to milder Spring weather and big sporting occasions. CGA…
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Community Pub Hero Winners Announced for 2024
The Community Pub Hero 2024 winners were announced at an awards ceremony at the House of Commons earlier this month, as 24 finalists gathered with…
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Pedalling For Pubs-The Journey Begins
Pedalling for Pubs, a charity cycling event uniting individuals from the hospitality sector, is about to embark on its latest challenge and support two exceptional…
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Landmark Northern Quarter Pub And Boutique Hotel Reopens After Major Refurbishment
Salford-based brewery and pub retailer Hydes has re-opened its award-winning pub and boutique hotel, The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, following a…
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Hospitality Groups Deliver 1.4% Growth In February As Spending Pressures Continue
Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved modest like-for-like sales growth of 1.4% in February, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It continues a slow…
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UK Economy Grows 0.2% With Hospitality Sector a Leading Contributor
The UK economy rebounded marginally in January, according to data released today (Wednesday March 13). The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said national output, as…
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New Research Reveals Britons Prioritise Going Out Despite Economic Pressures
Eating and drinking out remains a priority for the British public according to new research. According to Zonal’s latest GO Technology report in partnership with…
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Hinckley Pub Receives a £265,000 Makeover
The Ashby Tavern on Ashby Road has re-opened following a major investment of £265,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division at Admiral…
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