Drinks Sales Down Again But Losses Narrow
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise continue to lag last year’s levels as autumn gets underway, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales…
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Hospitality Businesses Urged to Prepare for New Tipping Laws
A hospitality business adviser is warning owners of pubs and restaurants not to fall foul of new rules governing workers’ tips. Lynne Blakey, a director…
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Last Orders – 50 Pubs A Month ‘Vanish’ During First 6 Months of 2024
50 pubs a month ‘vanished’ for good from the English and Welsh communities that they once served calling last orders for the final time during…
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Grey Summer Ends with 1.3% Growth for Hospitality Groups in August
Britain’s leading hospitality groups achieved modest year-on-year sales growth of 1.3% in August 2024, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals….
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‘St Giles Hospitality Academy’ Launches to Help Those in Need into The Hospitality Sector
St Giles Hotels’ foundation, ‘Hotels with Heart’ has engaged Saira Hospitality to join forces once more to offer hospitality training to 20 marginalised individuals from…
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New Welsh Tax Laws Are A Blueprint To Fixing Business Rates
The changes to Welsh law pave the way for a lower level of business rates for hospitality. The Local Government Finance (Wales) Act became law…
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Interest Rate Remains Unchanged at 5%
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 5%, saying should be able to cut interest rates “gradually over time”. The decision comes…
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Pint Ban Proposals Rejected By Drinkers And Publicans
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is urging the Government to set aside research scapegoating pint measures and pubs, and instead focus on offering proper…
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Commonwealth Games Can Benefit Glasgow Hospitality
The Scottish government has agreed to stage a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted by Glasgow. The Australian state of Victoria…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announce The Opening Of The Wren
In the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral on Watling Street serving high quality food also featuring a basement cocktail bar and exclusive whiskey vault London’s…
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Redcat Pub Company Appoints Fleet Street
RedCat Pub Company, the pub group founded and chaired by Rooney Anand and operator of the award-winning Coaching Inn Group, has chosen Fleet Street, the…
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Popular Licensee Celebrates 50th Anniversary Milestone At Shiremoor Pub
Admiral Taverns is celebrating passionate licensee, June Dixon at The Grey Horse in Shiremoor who has been at the pub for 50 years and licensee…
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Drinks Sales Slide Against Tough Comparatives
Average drinks sales in Britain’s managed venues dropped by 12% year-on-year in the week to Saturday 7 September, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker…
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Laine Founder, Gavin George, To Become Punch Pubs & Co Non-Executive Director
Laine Founder, Gavin George, to become Punch Pubs & Co Non-Executive Director Gavin George, the Chief Executive Officer of Laine Pub Company, will step down…
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Protect The Nation’s Locals From Closure Chancellor Urged
Consumer rights group the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) calls on Chancellor to reform unfair Business Rates and slash tax on pints in upcoming Budget….
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