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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike
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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike

March 31, 2026
North Wales Pub Strengthens Facilities to Support Local Community
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North Wales Pub Strengthens Facilities to Support Local Community

March 31, 2026
Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption
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Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption

March 31, 2026
Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate
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Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate

March 31, 2026
Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead
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Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead

March 31, 2026
Restaurants’ Delivery Rollouts Boost at-Home Sales as Takeaways Tumble
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Restaurants’ Delivery Rollouts Boost at-Home Sales as Takeaways Tumble

March 30, 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026

March 30, 2026
Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Celebrates Outstanding MasterChef: The Professionals Final Journey
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Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Celebrates Outstanding MasterChef: The Professionals Final Journey

March 30, 2026
As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”
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As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”

March 30, 2026
PCA Highlights the Importance of Professional Advice for Tied Pub Tenants
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PCA Highlights the Importance of Professional Advice for Tied Pub Tenants

March 30, 2026
The Black Cap Reopens After a Decade, with Doctor Who Star Among the First to Celebrate
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The Black Cap Reopens After a Decade, with Doctor Who Star Among the First to Celebrate

March 27, 2026
20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Smoke-Free Law Celebrated
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20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Smoke-Free Law Celebrated

March 27, 2026
Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike
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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike

March 31, 2026
12.5 Million Brits Plan UK Holiday Trip For Easter Weekend, Bringing £4.8 Billion Boost
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12.5 Million Brits Plan UK Holiday Trip For Easter Weekend, Bringing £4.8 Billion Boost

March 27, 2026
NTIA: ‘Price Gouging’ Focus Ignores Real Crisis – Surging Energy Costs and Taxes Pushing Businesses Over The Edge
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NTIA: ‘Price Gouging’ Focus Ignores Real Crisis – Surging Energy Costs and Taxes Pushing Businesses Over The Edge

March 24, 2026
Revealed: UK Pubs Could Make Just 3p Profit For Every £1 Spent On A Pint
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Revealed: UK Pubs Could Make Just 3p Profit For Every £1 Spent On A Pint

March 19, 2026

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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike
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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike

March 31, 2026

A new business rates cycle comes into effect on 1 April across England, Scotland and Wales, marking the first revaluation to take place under the…

North Wales Pub Strengthens Facilities to Support Local Community
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North Wales Pub Strengthens Facilities to Support Local Community

March 31, 2026

A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility. Ty’n Llan is a…

Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption
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Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption

March 31, 2026

New research from insight consultancy KAM, in partnership with UK charity Drinkaware, reveals a 29% reduction in how often users of GLP-1 drugs consume alcohol,…

Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate
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Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate

March 31, 2026

Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted estate with the acquisition of three pubs in Surrey from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. The pubs are: The…

Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead
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Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead

March 31, 2026

The UK hotel sector had a lacklustre February, with flat demand and high staff costs hitting operating profits, which is only set to get tougher…

Restaurants’ Delivery Rollouts Boost at-Home Sales as Takeaways Tumble
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Restaurants’ Delivery Rollouts Boost at-Home Sales as Takeaways Tumble

March 30, 2026

New delivery offers helped restaurants to strong at-home sales growth in February despite a sharp drop in takeaways, the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker…

Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026

March 30, 2026

Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading…

Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Celebrates Outstanding MasterChef: The Professionals Final Journey
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Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Celebrates Outstanding MasterChef: The Professionals Final Journey

March 30, 2026

Winchester chef Luke Emmess, Fuller’s Head Chef at The Wykeham Arms, has completed an extraordinary journey to the national final of MasterChef: The Professionals, earning widespread acclaim from…

As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”
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As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”

March 30, 2026

Britain’s night-time economy is being hit by a perfect storm, surging fuel prices, global instability and looming business rate increases, while countries like Australia take…

PCA Highlights the Importance of Professional Advice for Tied Pub Tenants
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PCA Highlights the Importance of Professional Advice for Tied Pub Tenants

March 30, 2026

The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has published a new factsheet and short explainer video emphasising the crucial role independent professional advice plays in helping tied…

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Pro Auction to Sell Contents of Selsdon Park Hotel, Featuring Bespoke Interiors by A-nrd Studio and Sebastian Cox
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Pro Auction to Sell Contents of Selsdon Park Hotel, Featuring Bespoke Interiors by A-nrd Studio and Sebastian Cox

March 13, 2026

Pro Auction has announced a highly anticipated live and online auction featuring the complete contents of the historic Selsdon Park Hotel. Located within a 200-acre…

First Mile Celebrates the Hospitality & Catering and Entertainment Sectors’ Top Recycling Champions
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First Mile Celebrates the Hospitality & Catering and Entertainment Sectors’ Top Recycling Champions

March 13, 2026
New Stannah Lifts Website Streamlines Product Selection To Support Contractors, Architects And Project Teams
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New Stannah Lifts Website Streamlines Product Selection To Support Contractors, Architects And Project Teams

February 26, 2026
CLEAN Achieves Silver EcoVadis Rating, Top 15% Globally for Sustainability
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CLEAN Achieves Silver EcoVadis Rating, Top 15% Globally for Sustainability

February 10, 2026
Hospitality & Housekeeping: From Daily Practice to Future Vision at Interclean Amsterdam 2026
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Hospitality & Housekeeping: From Daily Practice to Future Vision at Interclean Amsterdam 2026

February 5, 2026

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Spring Into Summer: How Pub Banners Turn Beer Gardens into Profit-Driving Destinations
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Spring Into Summer: How Pub Banners Turn Beer Gardens into Profit-Driving Destinations

March 26, 2026

As the days grow longer and the first pints spill into sunlit beer gardens, Britain’s pubs and hotels enter their most important trading season. Spring…

Is Pub Tax Relief Too Highly Rated?
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Is Pub Tax Relief Too Highly Rated?

March 3, 2026
Gastronomy 2026: École Ducasse Deciphers the Major Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Cuisine and Pastry
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Gastronomy 2026: École Ducasse Deciphers the Major Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Cuisine and Pastry

March 3, 2026
5 Warning Signs Your Hospitality Business May Be at Financial Risk
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5 Warning Signs Your Hospitality Business May Be at Financial Risk

March 2, 2026
Three Growth Levers Hospitality SMEs Can Pull During Uncertain Times
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Three Growth Levers Hospitality SMEs Can Pull During Uncertain Times

February 27, 2026

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Spring Into Summer: How Pub Banners Turn Beer Gardens into Profit-Driving Destinations
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Spring Into Summer: How Pub Banners Turn Beer Gardens into Profit-Driving Destinations

March 26, 2026

As the days grow longer and the first pints spill into sunlit beer gardens, Britain’s pubs and hotels enter their most important trading season. Spring…

Avoid Losses, Increase Profits and Build Relationships
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Avoid Losses, Increase Profits and Build Relationships

March 19, 2026
Food Banners That Sell for You – From Breakfast to Sunday Roasts
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Food Banners That Sell for You – From Breakfast to Sunday Roasts

March 3, 2026
Stannah Lifts Delivers Safer Handling And Enhanced Efficiency At The Harris Following A £19 Million Reimaging Project
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Stannah Lifts Delivers Safer Handling And Enhanced Efficiency At The Harris Following A £19 Million Reimaging Project

March 2, 2026
LittlePod’s Next Chapter: Wellbeing and Happiness Take Centre Stage
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LittlePod’s Next Chapter: Wellbeing and Happiness Take Centre Stage

March 2, 2026

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Good News — And Goodness, Don’t We Need It
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Good News — And Goodness, Don’t We Need It

March 13, 2026

By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News Let’s be honest — we could all do with a dose of good news right now. So it is…

Editor’s Viewpoint: Barking at the Moon: Has Hospitality Become Invisible to This Government?
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Barking at the Moon: Has Hospitality Become Invisible to This Government?

March 6, 2026
Editor’s Viewpoint: Entrepreneurial Spirit Must Never Be Talked Down
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Entrepreneurial Spirit Must Never Be Talked Down

February 27, 2026
Editor’s Viewpoint: Thank Goodness for Sports Tournaments
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Thank Goodness for Sports Tournaments

February 20, 2026
Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far

February 13, 2026

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