Spiking Of Drinks To Become New Criminal Offence Government Reveals
The hospitality and on-trade sector have welcomed the news that spiking of drinks will become a new standalone criminal offense, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
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Stonegate Group And HEINEKEN UK Launch Christmas “Pub Alone” Campaign
Stonegate Group and HEINEKEN UK are joining forces to launch their “Pub Alone” campaign this festive season. Together, they aim to spark meaningful conversations on…
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Hydes Reopens Popular Chester Pub Following £0.5M Investment
Hydes Brewery has re-opened the doors of its popular Chester pub, The Hornsmill, following a £0.5M refurbishment and modernisation. The refurbishment of the dining pub…
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Chancellor Fails At The First Hurdle To Listen To Business Says WSTA
The new Government’s recent decision to raise alcohol duty by RPI has been described as “counterproductive” and “a real kick in the teeth” by the…
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Nominations Open To Find UK’s Best Beer And Pub Campaigner
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is seeking stories of community champions for its annual Campaigner of the Year Award. Nominations have now opened for the…
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300K Refurbishment At Historic Essex Pub The Bellhouse
Shepherd Neame HAS reopened historic Essex pub The Bellhouse on following a three week, £300,000 transformation. Built as a hunting lodge around the 16th century,…
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The Ivy Brasserie Gives First Look At New Bournemouth Restaurant As It Dazzles Guests At Exclusive Opening Party
Bournemouth sparkled with excitement as The Ivy Bournemouth Brasserie marked its grand opening with an unforgettable launch party. The highly anticipated event offered guests a…
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Drinks Sales Growth Elusive As Christmas Run-In Begins
On Premise drinks sales continue to struggle for year-on-year growth ahead of the crucial Christmas season, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales…
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Banx Pub Company Takes On Third Star Lease With Further Four In The Pipeline
Midlands and South West multiple operator, Banx Pub Company, has taken on the lease of The Princess Royal in Stoke on Trent and with Heineken…
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Chancellor’s Commitment To Let Pubs Serve Local Beers From Independent Breweries Should Extend To Northern Ireland, Say CAMRA
Commenting on reports from the Treasury that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will announce in Wednesday’s Budget that pubs could serve at least one beer…
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Independent Brewers Welcome ‘Beer Industry Boost’ Promised In Upcoming Budget
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today welcomed news that the Chancellor intends to support the independent brewing industry with an announcement…
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Stonegate Group Invests £1m In Brand New Concept Launching In Leeds
The UK’s largest pub company, Stonegate Group, has chosen Leeds as the location for its brand-new concept, Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom. £1m has been invested…
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UK Eating And Drinking Out Market Strengthens As Spending Rises
New data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel highlights a positive shift in the UK’s out-of-home (OOH) market, with growth in consumer participation…
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Greene King Opens Two More Hive Pubs After Combined £970,000 Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has opened two more Hive Pubs for a combined investment of £970,000 – bringing the total number of Hive Pubs sites…
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Manchester Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
The Firbank, a thriving community pub on Firbank Road in Wythenshawe, Manchester, reopened on Tuesday 22nd October following a transformational investment of £200,000 from community…
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