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Final Four Contenders For UK’s Best Pub Revealed
Pubs from Merseyside, North Yorkshire, Tamworth and London have been named the cream of the crop in the race to be CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2026.
#VATsTheProblem Petition Submitted To 10 Downing Street
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has submitted the current progress of its petition to 10 Downing Street, with 401,250 people so far supporting its calls for 10% hospitality VAT.
UK Pubs Return To Growth As September Draught Volumes Rise 1.3%
The UK on-trade returned to growth in September, with draught beer and cider volumes increasing 1.3% year-on-year, according to the latest Market Watch data from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet.
Card Spending Grows 2% in September, as Consumer Confidence Improves
Card spending rose 2.0 per cent year-on-year in September, just below August’s 2.1 per cent growth, and remaining below the latest CPIH inflation rate of…
Runcorn’s Iconic Halfway House Set for Reopening Following £150,000 Transformation
The Halfway House on Halton Road in Runcorn is getting ready to unveil its stunning £150,000 makeover. Managed by mother-and-daughter duo Mandy Schon and Gemma…
UK Bartenders’ Guild Announces the Return of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest for 2027
The UK Bartenders’ Guild announces the return of The Great Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Contest 2027, once again partnering with the Japan Sake and Shochu…
Marston’s Profits to Beat Top End of Forecasts as Grandstand Drives Conversion Push
Marston’s expects to report underlying profit before tax above the top end of market expectations for the 2026 financial year, as it accelerates its pub…
Experience Economy Booms as Immersive Attractions Generate £7.4bn in Spending
People seeking escapism, face-to-face interaction and shared cultural moments are driving a boom in the Experience Economy, according to new research from Grant Thornton UK….
Publican Speaks at Scottish Local Alcohol Partnership Event About The Benefits of National Pubwatch
The Local Alcohol Partnership Group (LAPG) hosted its first major Scottish Conference, ‘The Partnership Effect – Supporting Safer Communities Through Collaboration…
Nearly a Fifth of Consumers Use AI Tools to Plan a Visit to a Pub, Bar or Restaurant
A new report reveals that 19% of all consumers are already using AI tools, such as ChatGPT or search engine summaries, to plan their visit…
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Bidfood Celebrates Three Years Championing Food and Drink SMEs Through its Open Doors Programme
Bidfood has marked the third anniversary of its Open Doors Programme, celebrating 33 innovative food and drink suppliers it has introduced into the wholesale market.
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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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Deter Dine and Dash During the Festive Season
To prevent customers from making off without paying this festive season, hold their bank cards securely while they run a tab with CardsSafe.
