‘Burnham Bounce’ Boosts Confidence, Costs Curb Investment
Hospitality has felt a ‘Burnham Bounce’, but tax burdens and political instability are holding back investment, new member survey results from UKHospitality, the British Beer…
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Hospitality Firms Warned To Review Labour Supply Chains Ahead Of Major Right To Work Shake-Up
Hospitality businesses relying on subcontractors, agency labour and complex workforce supply chains are being urged to review their compliance procedures now, with sweeping changes to Right to Work rules due to come into force on 1 October 2026.
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Market Taverns Appoints Miles Slade as CEO as Pub Group Embarks on New Phase of Growth
Market Taverns has announced the promotion of Miles Slade to Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026, as the independent London pub group…
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Busier Pubs and Longer Visits Fail to Lift Summer Bank Holiday Pint Sales
UK pubs and bars were busier and consumers stayed longer over the Summer Bank Holiday weekend, but stronger engagement failed to translate into increased draught beer and cider sales, according to the latest data from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet.
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Leaders Call For Support as Rising Costs and Falling Visits Hammer Confidence
Hospitality leaders’ optimism remains low despite a boost from the football World Cup and hot weather, the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ and Zonal reveals.
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Star Pubs Launches Real Ale Support To Coincide With Cask Ale Week
Star Pubs has collaborated with 30 brewers from around the UK to create a free cask ale training playbook designed to address publicans’ most common concerns about cask and drive sales.
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£10 Million Hospitality Grant Scheme Launches In Boost For Independent Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes
Village pubs, family-run restaurants and neighbourhood cafés across the UK could benefit from a share of £10 million after a new three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme opened for applications today.
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Ask for Clive Takes Over Soho for a Defiant Celebration of Pride, Nightlife and Identity
Soho was loud, proud and unmistakably alive earlier this week, as hundreds packed into Thirst Bar on Greek Street for Ask for Clive’s Out For Pride UK Tour…
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Desborough Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £260,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the George on High Street in Desborough recently reopened following a transformational combined investment of £260,000 from experienced licensee Vanessa Amoako and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.
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Noisy Pubs And Restaurants Risk Losing Gen Z Customers, Research Finds
New research by Oscar Acoustics has found that two-thirds (66%) of UK adults would use an acoustic comfort rating when deciding where to eat and drink.
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New Campaign Calls for the Chancellor to Drop the Tap Tax
Independent brewers are urging the Chancellor to Drop the Tap Tax in his Budget next month to support local community pubs and breweries.
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Didsbury Pub Manager Takes To The Skies To Raise Thousands For Children’s Hospice
A South Manchester pub manager has confronted his fear of heights by freefalling 15,000 feet in a skydive to raise £4,568 for Francis House Children’s Hospice.
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Greene King Reaches 2 Million Loyalty Customers Landmark
Greene King has reported that two million pub customers have now signed up to its loyalty and rewards programme, which can be used at the bar and on the app.
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JD Wetherspoon Confirms Six New Pub Openings Across the UK for September
JD Wetherspoon has confirmed a further six pub openings across England and Scotland throughout September 2026, continuing a busy year of expansion for the budget…
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Pub is The Hub secures Government funding to help more pubs diversify local services
Charity Pub is The Hub is set to expand its support for licensees looking to diversify their offering, after securing renewed access to Government funding….
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