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Knaresborough Community Pub To Reopen Following Transformational Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Mother Shipton Inn in Low Bridge, has officially reopened on  Thursday 27th August, following a combined investment of £250,000 with Admiral…

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Scotland’s Beer and Pub industry Supports 64,000 Jobs Contributing £2.5 Billion to Economy Report Reveals

In 2025, Scotland’s beer and pub industry contributed almost £2.5 billion to the Scottish economy, supported more than 64,000 jobs and generated nearly £1.3 billion…

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BBPA Warns Employment Proposals Could Backfire on Business and Workers

Proposed employment changes could create major new costs for the beer and pub sector, the British Beer and Pub Association has warned, as it urges…

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Marston’s Signs British Dyslexia Association Pledge to Build Accessibility into Everyday Working Life

Marston’s has signed the British Dyslexia Association workplace pledge, making a public commitment to building accessibility into how it communicates, trains and supports colleagues across the business.

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The Old Brewery Officially Opens to the Public in Cardiff’s Historic Brewery Quarter

The Old Brewery, Brains’ brand-new pub and immersive beer experience in Cardiff’s Brewery Quarter, is officially open to the public today following its VIP launch event last night.

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Cider Sales Flourish, But Wine and Spirits Struggle as Temperatures Soar

Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 1 August dropped by 2.1% from the same week in 2025, and by 0.9% in the next seven days to Saturday 8 August. It follows a 1.6% dip over the last full week in July.

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Tom Kerridge at Wetherspoon to Highlight VAT Campaign

Michelin-starred chef and television presenter Tom Kerridge met with staff and customers at Wetherspoon’s,  The Grand Assembly pub (Marlow, Buckinghamshire), to highlight his campaign to…

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Burnham Signals Fresh Business Rates Relief for Hospitality Ahead of Budget

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated the Government is prepared to go further on business rates support for pubs, clubs and other high street venues,…

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