Keeping Christmas Profits and Productivity on Track
The festive season is a prime opportunity for the hospitality sector to drive revenue; and pubs, bars, restaurants and coffee shops typically thrive during this…
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Pubs
All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Longer Visits Fail To Offset Softer Spend As Real-Term Pressure Persists
UK pubs and bars saw customers staying longer and venues filling more consistently in November, but softer consumption and rising costs mean real-term trading performance…
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Global Nightlife Leaders from Over 30 Countries Converge on Liverpool for Night Time Economy Summit 2026
Liverpool will take centre stage in the global nightlife conversation as night-time economy leaders from more than 30 countries converge on the city for the…
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Butcombe Group Celebrates Record-Breaking Community Week, Raising over £40,000 for Local Causes and Industry Charities
Butcombe Group has announced its most successful Community Week to date, hitting an incredible total of £40,540, a £20,000 increase from the previous year, while also delivering hundreds of volunteering hours to local charities,…
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Ask For Clive Leads the Charge Against Hate and Builds Inclusive Nightlife Spaces
Hate crime isn’t just a statistic, it’s a harsh reality affecting thousands daily. Over 137,000 hate crimes were recorded in England and Wales last year,…
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Clarkson Joins Growing Pub Boycott of Labour MPs Over Tax Changes
Jeremy Clarkson has announced that Labour MPs are no longer welcome at his Cotswolds pub, adding his voice to a widening industry protest against recent…
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Scottish Hospitality Set For £69m Business Rates Hit, Without Action
New analysis from UKHospitality Scotland of the draft valuation roll from the Scottish Assessors Association reveals that these significant increases will drive bills even higher…
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44 Years Is Long Enough, End The Ban And Trust The Fans Beer & Pub Assoc. Say ‘End The Alcohol Ban’
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) is urging the Scottish Government to introduce a season-long trial to allow fans to enjoy a pint at…
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A Pint Of Love: CAMRA Concludes Community Pub Film Series
CAMRA has released the third and final film in its community owned pub documentary series, A Pint of Love, focusing on the Yr Heliwr in…
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One Million Loyalty Customers Sign Up To Greene King’s New App In Three Months
Pub company and brewer Greene King has seen one million customers sign up to its loyalty and rewards programme since the launch of its new…
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BBPA Demands Pub-Specific Relief to Save Britain’s Beloved Locals and Thousands of Jobs
Following an emergency summit of pub chiefs yesterday (December 11), the British Beer and Pub Association has today issued an urgent call for Government to…
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Caution is King: Budget Exacerbates an Already Cautious Consumer, says RSM UK
The budget gave consumers little comfort as they chose to double-down on saving in favour of spending, according to RSM UK’s latest research. RSM’s quarterly…
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Independent Shops And Pubs Are The Real Losers In The Budget / 2026 Revaluation Says Colliers
Independent smaller pubs and shops are to be one of the biggest losers as a result of the November Budget and the 2026 Revaluation, says…
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Hydes Brewery Powers Ahead With Wave Of Internal Promotions As Hospitality Faces Staffing Pressures
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is doubling down on its commitment to its employees, following a wave of internal promotions that reflect its long-term…
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Fuller’s Reveals A New Look For The Wellington At Waterloo
The Wellington in Waterloo has reopened after significant investment in its bedrooms, bar area and kitchen – including the addition of a new private meeting…
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