Surge in Hospitality Spend Boosts Economy
Britain’s economy enjoyed an unexpected boost November, helped by the Qatar World Cup. Figures from the Office of National Statistics show the hospitality industry helped…
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Tamworth Tap is Named the Best Pub in the Country by CAMRA
An impressive brewpub located in a 16th century shop front falling within the shadow of Tamworth’s historic Norman castle has been named the best pub…
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Arc Inspirations Announces Sheffield First with New Landmark Venue
Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of award-winning venues into a new city with the introduction of Manahatta, Sheffield….
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Whitbread Accommodation Sales ‘significantly’ Above Last Year and Pre-Pandemic
Whitbread PLC has reported strong sales growth in its financial third quarter, both in its core Premier Inn business in the UK and in its…
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Applications Now Open for the Brewers’ Research and Education Fund
The Brewers’ Research and Education Fund (BREF) 2023/2024 is now open for applications, with the judging board on the lookout for the brightest and best…
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“Community Ties” Changed Since Lockdown Survey Reveals
Almost half of Brits admit to feeling lonely once a week or more since lockdown ended, according to new national research. The study, conducted by…
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City Pub Group Appoint New CMO
City Pub Group, the owner and operator of 43 premium pubs across Southern England and Wales, has announced the appointment of Richard Myers as Chief…
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Popular Pudsey Pub Re-Opens After Three Year Closure
A Pudsey pub closed since January 2020 is set to reopen following a £370,000 investment. The refurbishment will turn The Bankhouse on Bankhouse Lane into…
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CAMRA Encourages People to Use Bus Ticket Cap to Support Pubs Sustainably in 2023
The Campaign for Real Ale has also written to the Government, asking them to make the £2 cap permanent. The Campaign for Real Ale is…
Read more...Festive Gatherings and Holiday Bookings Boost Hospitality and Travel in December
Consumer card spending grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year in December – slightly higher than November (3.9 per cent) but well below the 9.3 per cent…
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High Demand for Live Music in Pubs and Bars Report Reveals
Live music can help pubs and bars generate extra sales in 2023, according to a new report from research consultancy CGA by NielsenIQ and live…
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Greene King Brewery Launches Cask Pins with Seven-Figure Investment
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, will be the first major cask brewer to launch cask pins, a 4.5-gallon unit container, to…
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Drinks Sales End 2022 on a High but Trail Pre-COVID December
Britain’s On Premise overcame the cost-of-living crisis and rail strikes to substantially grow drinks sales year-on-year in December—but trading remained well below the last pre-COVID…
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Publicans Encouraged to Host ‘Chatter & Natter’ Tables
Publicans are being encouraged to host ‘Chatter & Natter’ tables to support those in need of more connection with others. The Chatty Café scheme is…
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Government “Must Go Further” to Encourage Low and No Alcohol Uptake, Urges Portman Group
The government is being urged to do more to encourage the uptake of low & no alcohol drinks and launch a consultation on low-alcohol descriptors….
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