Wetherspoon Raises Prices as Costs Increase
Wetherspoon has increased its prices for the second time in six months as costs continue to increase. Wetherspoon said in a statement: “Most prices in…
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£400,000 Investment to Transform The Big Jug on Claypath, Durham
North East operators, Craig and Stacey Wright, have added a third pub to their portfolio, The Big Jug on Claypath in Durham. They are undertaking…
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Action Plan Needed To Save Scottish Pubs From Permanent Closure After MUP Announcement
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) says ministers need to value the role of local pubs as part of Scotland’s social fabric and protect them…
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Small Firms Issue Warning On Jobs and Hours Ahead of Spring Budget
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that more small firms are looking to reduce rather than increase headcount for the first time since…
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Scotland Raises Minimum Unit Pricing by 30%
The cost of buying alcohol in Scotland is set to rise again after SNP ministers confirmed a new minimum unit price of 65p. Shona Robison,…
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Data Reveals UK Rugby Fans As The Friendliest Group Of Sport Supporters
A new report commissioned by Greene King has revealed that UK rugby fans have been crowned the single friendliest group of sport supporters. Compared to…
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Pubs, Bars And LAD Brands Scrum Down For Six Nations Sales
After a challenging start to 2024 for pubs, bars and drinks suppliers, the Six Nations rugby tournament is set to deliver a welcome boost to…
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Tough January For Drinks Sales After Consumers Tighten Spending
Britain’s pubs and bars have closed a difficult January with a third successive week of negative year-on-year sales. Average sales in managed venues in the…
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SIBA Business Award 2024 Entry Deadline Extended to 12th February
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have today announced an extension to the entry deadline for the the SIBA Business Awards 2024, with the final…
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Henry’s Smokehouse Opens Its Doors: Lancashire’s Newest Pub & Grill
Henry’s Smokehouse, a new family-run pub and grill in Kirkham, has officially opened its doors for business in Lancashire today (February 2). The restaurant, located…
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Greene King Toasts A Record-Breaking £3.8m Fundraising Year To Help Those Living With Cancer
Pub company and brewer, Greene King, is celebrating another record-breaking fundraising year for Macmillan Cancer Support, as its team members across its pubs, breweries and…
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Hospitality Sales On The Up, But Significant Challenges Remain
New data shows that despite strong sales growth over the Christmas period, the high cost of doing business has forced hospitality businesses to take cost…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announce £6.4m Group Profitability As Londoners Make A Welcome Return To Pubs And Restaurants
London pub and dining group, Urban Pubs & Bars (“UPB”) has announced group EBITDA of £6.4m for the financial year-ended April 30, 2023, an improvement of 11 per cent versus the prior year. The leisure…
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Mixed Outlook For Hospitality In 2024 After 800 Licensed Premises Lost In Q4
Britain’s number of licensed premises dropped by 0.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners…
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The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Launches 2024 Annual Tied Tenant Survey
The Pubs Code Adjudicator has announced the launch of its Annual Tied Tenants Survey, calling on tied publicans to take the opportunity to share their…
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