Hospitality policy came under scrutiny in the House of Commons on Monday as MPs questioned the Government on support for pubs, bars and tourism businesses, including calls for a lower VAT rate in Northern Ireland and questions over a business rates pledge associated with Andy Burnham.

The Pentre Comrades Club in Pentre, Rhondda, is continuing its mission to bring people together in its community.

England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia gave a boost to pubs across the country.

Family-run Essex pub group Marjoram Pubs is opening its eighth site this weekend, with The Elms in Castle Hedingham welcoming customers for the first time.

UKHospitality’s Nutrition Guide, launched this week at Caravan Covent Garden, offers practical and accessible support for hospitality businesses wanting to enhance their healthy menu options.

With Andy Burnham now emerging as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, debate around his proposals on business rates and support for high streets, hospitality and smaller businesses is likely to intensify.

Scotland’s World Cup clash with Morocco provided a significant boost to hospitality venues north of the border, with pubs recording almost 50% higher draught sales than normal trading levels despite Steve Clarke’s side suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat.

More than four in five (86%) frontline workers in the UK say customer abuse has caused them stress or anxiety.

The UK’s most visually stunning, lovingly restored and historically significant pubs have been exclusively revealed by CAMRA.

Following the Prime Minister’s resignation and the anticipated entry of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham into Westminster as MP for Makerfield…