England’s Opening World Cup Victory over Croatia Gave a Boost to Pubs Across the Country
England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia gave a boost to pubs across the country.
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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.
Essex Pub Group Opens Eighth Venue in Castle Hedingham
Family-run Essex pub group Marjoram Pubs is opening its eighth site this weekend, with The Elms in Castle Hedingham welcoming customers for the first time.
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Scotland’s World Cup Campaign Delivers Strong On-Trade Boost North of the Border Despite Morocco Defeat
Scotland’s World Cup clash with Morocco provided a significant boost to hospitality venues north of the border, with pubs recording almost 50% higher draught sales than normal trading levels despite Steve Clarke’s side suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat.
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Frontline Workers Report Rising Stress and Sleep Disruption Linked to Customer Aggression
More than four in five (86%) frontline workers in the UK say customer abuse has caused them stress or anxiety.
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Grand Designs: CAMRA Names UK’s Picture-Perfect Pubs
The UK’s most visually stunning, lovingly restored and historically significant pubs have been exclusively revealed by CAMRA.
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The Next Prime Minister “Must Back Nightlife”, says NTIA
Following the Prime Minister’s resignation and the anticipated entry of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham into Westminster as MP for Makerfield…
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Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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What Could an Andy Burnham Government Mean for Business Rates and Impact Retail and Hospitality?
With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
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England’s World Cup Win Delivers Midweek Boost For Hospitality
England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia provided a welcome boost for the UK’s hospitality sector on Wednesday evening, with football fans flocking to pubs and bars to watch the Three Lions begin their campaign with a win.
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NTIA Calls on Andy Burnham to Champion the Night-Time Economy at the Highest Levels of Government
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has congratulated Andy Burnham on his victory in Makerfield but has called for urgent reform.
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Bristol Community Pub Reopened Following Transformational Makeover
The Union Arms, located in Bristol, officially reopened earlier this month following a transformational investment of more than £416,000.
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Brains and Breaking Brands Collaborate To Open Brewing and Sports Led Venue In Cardiff
Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in…
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Lidl Opens World’s First Supermarket Pub in Northern Ireland
German discount retailer Lidl has today officially opened what is believed to be the world’s first supermarket-owned pub, a 60-seat venue called The Middle Ale, situated adjacent to its existing store in Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Hospitality Businesses Urged to Review VAT Process Before Summer Tax-Cut Takes Effect
With just one week to go until the Government’s temporary summer VAT reduction comes into force (25th June 2026), accountancy experts are arguing for small businesses to review their pricing structures, POS systems and VAT processes immediately to avoid costly mistakes.
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BII Licensee of the Year Award 2026 Winners are Eamonn England & Arina Piskunova of The Windsor Castle
The BII Licensee of the Year competition is widely regarded as the most rigorous and hard-fought award for individual licensee operators in the UK.
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