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Nick Mackenzie to Step Down as Chief Executive of Greene King

Greene King has announced that chief executive Nick Mackenzie will step down at the end of February 2027 as part of a planned succession process. He will be succeeded by Clair Preston-Beer, currently the company’s chief digital and commercial officer.

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Admiral Taverns Appoints Carol Campbell as Managing Director of its Leased and Tenanted Division

Admiral Taverns has announced the appointment of Carol Campbell as Managing Director for its Leased and Tenanted Division. She succeeds Ian Ronayne who, having been…

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StreetSmart Launches 2026 Campaign to Tackle Homelessness Across the UK

As the weather turns wet and windy, spare a thought for those facing homelessness across the country. StreetSmart’s 2026 campaign launches on 1 November, bringing together restaurants across the UK to raise funds to prevent and tackle homelessness in all its forms, from rough sleeping to housing insecurity among young people.

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Hospitality Loses 19 Licensed Premises a Week Ahead of Crunch Christmas

Britain’s number of pubs, bars, restaurants and other licensed premises has dropped by nearly 1,000 in the last 12 months, NIQ’s latest Hospitality Market Monitor…

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Pubs say “cavalry” failed to arrive as Healey’s Budget leaves VAT untouched

Pub and hospitality leaders have given Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget a cautious and often critical reception. They welcomed targeted business rates relief and a…

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Budget Offers Business Rates Relief to Pubs and Hospitality – But Surcharges Remain

Hospitality businesses in England are set to benefit from an expanded package of business rates support announced in the Budget, with the Government raising the…

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“The Price of a Night Out Has Reached Its Limit”: NTIA Issues Budget Warning as Consumer Spending Rises 34%

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a stark warning ahead of today’s Autumn Budget, declaring that consumers have reached an affordability ceiling when…

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Marston’s Pubs Call on Communities to Raise a Glass for the Royal British Legion

Marston’s Raise a Glass campaign returns this week, bringing pubs and communities across the country together in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal,…

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Living Wage Set for 3.9% Rise as Hospitality Warns of Pressure on Entry-Level Jobs

The National Living Wage is expected to increase by 3.9% to around £13.20 an hour from 2027, with the rate for younger workers rising by…

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