Community Pub Welcomes New Licensees Following £140,000 Refurbishment
The Trafalgar, a local traditional community pub in the seaside town of Dovercourt in the historic parish of Harwich, reopened on the 24th March following…
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Portman Group Warns Drinks Companies on ‘Hard Seltzer’ Products
The Portman Group today issued updated guidance to drinks companies on the fast-growing hard seltzer category. Hard seltzers are common in the US, and the…
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Pub Governing Body Welcomes Enhanced Codes of Practice
The Pub Governing Body (PGB) has welcomed enhancements made to the Codes of Practice for England & Wales that will formally take place from today…
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Double-Digit Prices Rises for Hospitality Customers, as VAT Rises to 20% for the Industry
In a sector facing soaring costs and plummeting consumer confidence, today’s increase in VAT gives operators no choice but to pass on price rises, UKHospitality…
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Hospitality Businesses Urged to Make the Most of Extended Licensing Hours Over the Platinum Jubilee Weekend
The Government has confirmed licenced premises will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of the…
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Local Pub Reopens Following £130,000 Investment with Brand New Licensee
Community pub, the Black Bush, in Washington near Sunderland, reopened on March 24th following a combined investment of £130,000 from leading community pub company, Admiral…
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Arc Inspirations to Launch Manahatta Newcastle – its Largest Investment Ever
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of premium venues with its biggest ever development – having secured approval to launch…
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Hospitality Builds City-Centre Recovery as Sales and Footfall Rise
Hospitality businesses are starting to build sales momentum in Britain’s big cities after a steady return of workers, shoppers and visitors, new research reveals. The…
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Exeter Chiefs Dig Deep to Support Pints Mean Trees
Two-time Premiership Rugby winners the Exeter Chiefs, are lending their support to Otter Brewery’s #PintsMeanTrees scheme – an environmental initiative which sees the Devon based…
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Seafood Pubco Celebrates Partnership Anniversary with New Tring Opening
This week saw the opening of Seafood Pubco’s The Grand Junction Arms in Tring, following a six-month, £1.2m redesign and renovation. It is a year…
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Oldest Pub Can Serve Customers for Another Thousand Years
Insolvency firm Clarke Bell has navigated a successful liquidation process to help the UK’s oldest pub, Ye Old Fighting Cocks, to remain open under new…
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The King Lud, Isle of Wight, ‘Sleep Rough’ to Raise Money for the Local Veterans Hub
The King Lud, Isle of Wight has raised £600 for The Veterans Hub Isle of Wight Community Interest Company, supporting veterans who may be homeless…
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City Pub Group in £17m Sale of Six Pubs
Pub operator City Pub Group has announced the disposal of six pubs for around £17.1m. Five venues on the south coast – the Walrus, Brighton…
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New Law to Resolve COVID-19 Commercial Rent Debts Now in Place
A new law is now in place to help resolve certain remaining commercial rent debts accrued because of the pandemic, Business Minister Paul Scully has…
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Ten Pubs and Two Licensees Take Home Honours at Night of Excellence Awards
Ten pubs and two licensees have taken home honours at the Night of Excellence awards in a lavish ceremony and dinner held at Whittlebury Hall…
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