No More Cost Increases Before Elections, Scottish Government Urged
The Programme for Government should not add to the cost or regulation burdens facing hospitality businesses, UKHospitality Scotland has said. In a letter to the…
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Sunshine and Easter Brighten Up April Drinks Sales
Warm weather, school holidays and Easter combined to make it a bumper first half of April for On Premise drinks sales, CGA by NIQ’s Daily…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires The Duke Of Wellington, Wareham
Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of the Duke of Wellington pub in Wareham. The traditional English pub…
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March Sunshine Heats Up Pub Sales
Periods of bright weather helped Britain’s leading managed pub groups achieve 3.6% growth in like-for-like sales in March, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker…
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NTIA Celebrates Milestone As International Nightlife Association Gains Full United Nations NGO Status
The International Nightlife Association (INA) has announced its elevation to Full Member status within the Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations in Consultative Relationship within the United…
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One Of The UK’s Oldest Pubs Has Been Forced To Close After 500 Years
© Copyright Richard Dorrell and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Torquay’s oldest pub has closed its doors. The Hole in the Wall…
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Greene King Reopens The Sherlock Holmes Following “Significant Investment”
One of London’s original themed pubs has reopened its doors in St James’s, following a six-figure investment from owners Greene King. The Sherlock Holmes is…
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Hospitality Sees “Marginal Growth” But Stability At Risk From New Wave Of Government Costs
Britain’s pubs, restaurants and hotels market has achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by…
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RedCat Signals Confidence with Multi-Million Pound Investment Plan
RedCat Pub Company has unveiled fresh investment plans totalling between £10 million and £12 million, aimed at enhancing its estate throughout the coming year. The…
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Take A Look Inside Grimsby Pub Following Almost £315,000 Makeover
The Valiant on Wingate Road in Grimsby reopened last week on Thursday 10th April following a transformational investment of nearly £315,000. The pub is part…
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On Premise Consumers See Glimmers Of Recovery Amid Continued Cost Of Living Pressures
New insights from CGA by NIQ reveal growing polarisation in On Premise behaviours across Great Britain and Ireland, as the cost of living remains a…
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How The ‘Taste Of Wiltshire’ Was Inspired By Iconic Pub Now Being Saved By Its Community
Wiltshire’s famous “Taste of Wiltshire” was inspired by one of the county’s best-loved pubs which is now being saved from closure and will be run…
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Brakspear Expands Honeycomb Houses With Acquisition Of Cirencester Hotel
Pub operator Brakspear is expanding its Honeycomb Houses managed division with the acquisition of The Kings Head in Cirencester, a large town centre hotel, restaurant…
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NTIA And Ask For Clive Unite To Launch Pub Pride 2025
Ask for Clive, the renowned equality charity dedicated to fostering inclusion within hospitality venues, has partnered with the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) to launch…
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Tooting’s Historic Pub the Antelope Reopens After £1 Million Refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has announced the highly anticipated reopening of The Antelope in Tooting. The reopening will…
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