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Card Spending Returns to Growth In May, as Consumer Confidence Begins to Show Signs of Recovery
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Card Spending Returns to Growth In May, as Consumer Confidence Begins to Show Signs of Recovery

June 9, 2026
Marston’s Celebrates 120 Years of The Royal Oak with City Wide Charity Challenge
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Marston’s Celebrates 120 Years of The Royal Oak with City Wide Charity Challenge

June 9, 2026
Foodservice Price Inflation Edges Up As Global Energy Pressures Intensify
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Foodservice Price Inflation Edges Up As Global Energy Pressures Intensify

June 9, 2026
Who You Know is Even More Important for Landing a Graduate Role in Hospitality Than What You Know Research Reveals
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Who You Know is Even More Important for Landing a Graduate Role in Hospitality Than What You Know Research Reveals

June 9, 2026
The Black Horse, Reigate Reopens Following Refurbishment
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The Black Horse, Reigate Reopens Following Refurbishment

June 9, 2026
Terra Firma Circles £300m deal for Stonegate Pub Portfolio
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Terra Firma Circles £300m deal for Stonegate Pub Portfolio

June 8, 2026
Pubs Set for £275 million “Revenue Bounce” Should England Reach the Final
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Pubs Set for £275 million “Revenue Bounce” Should England Reach the Final

June 8, 2026
Butcombe Group Announces Leadership Restructure Across Managed Pubs and Inns
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Butcombe Group Announces Leadership Restructure Across Managed Pubs and Inns

June 8, 2026
Sunshine Takes Drinks Sales Back to Growth in Late May
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Sunshine Takes Drinks Sales Back to Growth in Late May

June 8, 2026
Home Counties Operators Take Lease On Historic Buckinghamshire Pub After Six-Year Closure
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Home Counties Operators Take Lease On Historic Buckinghamshire Pub After Six-Year Closure

June 8, 2026
Burnham Pledges 20% Business Rates Cut for Pubs in Leadership Pitch
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Burnham Pledges 20% Business Rates Cut for Pubs in Leadership Pitch

June 5, 2026
Clarkson’s Pub Posts A Loss In First Trading Period As Operator Counts Cost of Runaway Demand
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Clarkson’s Pub Posts A Loss In First Trading Period As Operator Counts Cost of Runaway Demand

June 5, 2026
Card Spending Returns to Growth In May, as Consumer Confidence Begins to Show Signs of Recovery
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Card Spending Returns to Growth In May, as Consumer Confidence Begins to Show Signs of Recovery

June 9, 2026
Foodservice Price Inflation Edges Up As Global Energy Pressures Intensify
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Foodservice Price Inflation Edges Up As Global Energy Pressures Intensify

June 9, 2026
Sunshine Takes Drinks Sales Back to Growth in Late May
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Sunshine Takes Drinks Sales Back to Growth in Late May

June 8, 2026
Hospitality and Leisure Sector Boosts Investment in the Experience Economy Despite Rising Costs
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Hospitality and Leisure Sector Boosts Investment in the Experience Economy Despite Rising Costs

June 4, 2026

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Card Spending Returns to Growth In May, as Consumer Confidence Begins to Show Signs of Recovery
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Card Spending Returns to Growth In May, as Consumer Confidence Begins to Show Signs of Recovery

June 9, 2026

Consumer card spending grew 0.8 per cent year-on-year in May, up from April’s -0.1 per cent decline, but still below the latest CPIH inflation rate…

Marston’s Celebrates 120 Years of The Royal Oak with City Wide Charity Challenge
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Marston’s Celebrates 120 Years of The Royal Oak with City Wide Charity Challenge

June 9, 2026

A much loved Chapel Ash pub in the heart of Wolverhampton marked a major milestone last weekend, (June 6) as The Royal Oak celebrated its 120-year anniversary with a city wide charity challenge in support of the Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikers.

Foodservice Price Inflation Edges Up As Global Energy Pressures Intensify
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Foodservice Price Inflation Edges Up As Global Energy Pressures Intensify

June 9, 2026

Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 0.2% month-on-month in April, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals.

Who You Know is Even More Important for Landing a Graduate Role in Hospitality Than What You Know Research Reveals
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Who You Know is Even More Important for Landing a Graduate Role in Hospitality Than What You Know Research Reveals

June 9, 2026

New research shows over half of hospitality recruiters are most likely to hire graduates they have a connection to, as concerns about skills gaps in young talent increase.

The Black Horse, Reigate Reopens Following Refurbishment
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The Black Horse, Reigate Reopens Following Refurbishment

June 9, 2026

The Black Horse in Reigate has officially reopened its doors following a transformative refurbishment, as part of Heartwood Collection’s recently announced £1.5 million investment across five of its much-loved pubs.

Terra Firma Circles £300m deal for Stonegate Pub Portfolio
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Terra Firma Circles £300m deal for Stonegate Pub Portfolio

June 8, 2026

Private equity firm Terra Firma Capital is understood to be preparing a bid of approximately £300 million for a portfolio of several hundred of Stonegate Group’s highest-performing pubs, CLH News can reveal.

Pubs Set for £275 million “Revenue Bounce” Should England Reach the Final
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Pubs Set for £275 million “Revenue Bounce” Should England Reach the Final

June 8, 2026

Pubs could be set for a £275 million additional “revenue bounce”, should England make it to the final, with pubs benefitting from the Home Office’s…

Butcombe Group Announces Leadership Restructure Across Managed Pubs and Inns
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Butcombe Group Announces Leadership Restructure Across Managed Pubs and Inns

June 8, 2026

Butcombe Group has announced strategic changes to its Pubs and Inns leadership structure, with Alice Bowyer appointed as Managing Director of its Managed House Division.

Sunshine Takes Drinks Sales Back to Growth in Late May
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Sunshine Takes Drinks Sales Back to Growth in Late May

June 8, 2026

Sunny weather, a Bank Holiday weekend and big football matches all helped to lift the On-Premise to modest growth in drinks sales in the second half of May, according to NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker.

Home Counties Operators Take Lease On Historic Buckinghamshire Pub After Six-Year Closure
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Home Counties Operators Take Lease On Historic Buckinghamshire Pub After Six-Year Closure

June 8, 2026

Multiple operators Simon Jukes and Charlotte Summers have taken on their third leased pub and have plans to acquire more in the future.

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Winterhalter UK Welcomes Three New Members To Its Team
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Winterhalter UK Welcomes Three New Members To Its Team

June 2, 2026

Winterhalter UK has welcomed three new members of staff, including Business Development Managers and a new General Manager to its team. They will be helping…

Hospitality Insolvencies Jumped Even Before Middle East Conflict, With More Pain To Come
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Hospitality Insolvencies Jumped Even Before Middle East Conflict, With More Pain To Come

April 18, 2026
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

April 14, 2026
Bidfood Launches New Pub Webpage to Support Tenanted and Leased Pubs Under Pressure
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Bidfood Launches New Pub Webpage to Support Tenanted and Leased Pubs Under Pressure

April 2, 2026
New Report Urges Government Action on Escalating Safety, Hen Welfare and Reputational Risk from Imported Eggs
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New Report Urges Government Action on Escalating Safety, Hen Welfare and Reputational Risk from Imported Eggs

April 1, 2026

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Prevent and Protect: What Martyn’s Law Means for Hospitality
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Prevent and Protect: What Martyn’s Law Means for Hospitality

May 11, 2026

We’re halfway through the implementation period for Martyn’s Law, which means certain premises and events now have one year to ensure they meet the requirements…

Preparing For The Employment Rights Act: What Hospitality And Leisure Employers Should Be Doing Now
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Preparing For The Employment Rights Act: What Hospitality And Leisure Employers Should Be Doing Now

April 7, 2026
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
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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March 3, 2026

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Preventing Dine & Dash with CardsSafe
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Preventing Dine & Dash with CardsSafe

May 14, 2026

Having worked with hospitality businesses for over two decades, from hotels to pub chains, sports venues, bars and restaurants, we’re often engaged in the conversation…

Efficiency at the Heart of Hospitality: Why 3R EPOS is the Operator’s Choice
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Efficiency at the Heart of Hospitality: Why 3R EPOS is the Operator’s Choice

May 14, 2026
Versatile Food Order, Label and Receipt Printing from Star Micronics
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Versatile Food Order, Label and Receipt Printing from Star Micronics

May 11, 2026
Decarbonising Hospitality With Sustainable Hot Water
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Decarbonising Hospitality With Sustainable Hot Water

April 24, 2026
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

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