Treasury Loses £298 Million In A Year From Spirit Tax Hike
New figures from HM Revenue and Customs have shown the Treasury has lost nearly £300 million in tax revenue from Scotch Whisky and other spirits…
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Alcohol
Grade II Listed Pub Re-Opens With Impressive New Bar
Robinsons Brewery has announced the completion of a refurbishment at The Alexandra, a Grade II listed pub in Edgeley, ensuring it remains a cherished part…
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Wellingborough Pub Reopens Following £250,000 Investment
The Cannon on Cannon Street, Wellingborough re-opened on Friday 16th August following a major investment of over £250,000. The pub is part of the Proper…
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Clock House Tavern’ To Open On Peckham Rye
Clock House Tavern is set to be Peckham Rye’s newest old-school pub. Located right on the park, the pub has been restored back to its…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announce Acquisition Of The Herne Tavern In East Dulwich
London pub and dining group Urban Pubs & Bars has announced its latest pub acquisitions across the capital. The Herne in East Dulwich is an…
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Hospitality Costs Rise Sharply, As Sector Unites Behind Rates Reform
A new survey has revealed how almost every hospitality business has seen steep increases in wages and food costs. Year-on-year, 95% of hospitality businesses have…
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Win A Keg Of Beer Every Month For A Year
Ross Kemp is offering one lucky licensee the chance to win a year of free stock, as part of his partnership with HEINEKEN SmartDispense® With…
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Croeso Pubs Opens Its Newest Acquisition, The Bear’s Head In Penarth
Croeso Pubs Ltd has officially opened The Bear’s Head in Penarth with a little help from former rugby star turned Fab Four coffee connoisseur Lee…
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Fuller’s Acquires Lovely Pubs
Fuller, Smith & Turner has purchased Lovely Pubs – a collection of seven stunning pubs in Warwickshire for a total consideration of £22.5 million. These…
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July Card Spending Falls but Pubs, Bars & Clubs Record Sales Uplift
Consumer card spending fell -0.3 per cent year-on-year in July – a slight improvement on June (-0.6 per cent) but noticeably lower than the latest…
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Euros Hangover Pushes Drinks Sales Down Year-On-Year
Last week’s drinks sales fell 6% below the same period in 2023 as some consumers tightened their spending after enjoying the Euro 2024 tournament in…
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Be At One Announce Second Liverpool Opening
Cocktail bar brand Be at One has announced the launch of its second site in Liverpool, situated on North John Street, set to open today,…
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Independent Breweries Call On Government To Confirm Review Of Alcohol Duty System One Year On
Independent breweries are today calling on the Labour Government to confirm that the new Alcohol Duty System will be reviewed after three years, as research…
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Owners Ordered to Restore 300 Year Old London Pub
Image Credit: Ewan Munro, China Hall, Surrey Quays, SE16 via Flcikr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/2843480271) A historic London pub which had fallen into a state of disrepair by…
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Euros and Sunshine Heat Up Drinks Sales 14%
The Euro 2024 final and some long overdue warm weather gave drinks sales a 14% boost in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants last week. The…
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