Greene King Faces “Dynamic Pricing” Backlash
Greene King has become the latest operator to face a public backlash following its decision to charge an extra £1.80 on pints on match days,…
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Bars
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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Minister Urges Live Music Industry To Introduce Voluntary Ticket Levy To Protect Grassroots Venues
The UK’s live music industry has been urged by the government to join forces to help safeguard the future of the grassroots music sector. In…
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Michael And Sasha Ibbotson Celebrate 25 Years At The Durham OX
Award winning licensee Michael Ibbotson is urging fellow publicans to fully focus on delivering as great a customer experience as possible in order to trade…
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Licensee Fined For Illegally Screening Sky Sports
A Licensee in North East Wales, was found guilty in his absence of two offences in relation to the dishonest broadcast of Sky televised programming….
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Leisure And Hospitality Businesses Brace For Post-Budget Headwinds As Wages Hit Record Levels
ONS labour market statistics show average weekly earnings in the food and accommodation sector has risen 12% to £581.64 in Q3 2024, from £518.01 in…
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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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Budget Backlash As Sector Struggles With Increased Costs
A tough budget drove concern throughout the whole of the On Trade with cost increases to business rates, employers national insurance and the national minimal…
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The Grosvenor Unveils Its £1m Transformation
The Grosvenor has officially opened its doors as of last weekend (Saturday 2nd November), unveiling the transformation of the iconic Grade II listed building on…
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Hospitality Exempt From Outdoor Smoking Ban – UKHospitality Response
Downing Street is set to block moves to include a ban on smoking outdoors amid fierce opposition by the hospitality trade. The original plan to…
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Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 Calls For Nominations To Celebrate Hospitality Heroes
The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025, sponsored by Delaware North, are now open for nominations, inviting individuals and businesses across the sector to showcase their incredible…
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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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Sector Leaders Respond to Chancellors “Disappointing” Budget
Sector leaders have expressed disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves budget which they say will result in a 140% Tax Rise For 250,000 High Street Firms…
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Hospitality Business Rate Relief Extended But NI Contributions Rise
The Chancellor announced she will continue the business rates relief from April 2025 for hospitality venues, but at a lower rate of 40% instead of…
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Take A Look Inside New Hull Pub Following £264,000 Makeover
The Falcon on Falkland Road in Hull reopened last Thursday 24th October following a major investment of £264,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs…
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