All Bar One Invests In Its Transport Hub Sites
Mitchells & Butlers bar brand, All Bar One, announces the refurbishment and extension of three of its transport sites. Part of a combined £2.3million investment,…
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Ask For Clive Leads the Charge Against Hate and Builds Inclusive Nightlife Spaces
Hate crime isn’t just a statistic, it’s a harsh reality affecting thousands daily. Over 137,000 hate crimes were recorded in England and Wales last year,…
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SIA Urges Vigilance as Licensed Security Professionals Support Festive Season Safety
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has emphasised the critical role licensed security professionals play in protecting the public during the winter festive period and throughout…
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Fuller’s Reveals A New Look For The Wellington At Waterloo
The Wellington in Waterloo has reopened after significant investment in its bedrooms, bar area and kitchen – including the addition of a new private meeting…
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Chancellor ‘s Budget Sparks Alarm as Nightlife Businesses say Treasury Modelling “Fails Reality”
Britain’s night-time economy is facing an unprecedented crisis as new flash survey data reveals the Chancellor’s autumn Budget will deliver a devastating blow to pubs,…
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Pub is The Hub to Help More pubs after Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
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JKS Pubs Rebrands to Ardent Pub Group with Private Investment
After four years partnering with JKS Restaurants (JKS), JKS Pubs has been fully acquired through a private investment round led by Founder and Managing Director,…
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BII Releases Shocking Results Of Member Survey Following Devastating Budget Announcement
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today released the results of their flash survey following the Chancellor’s budget announcement last week, with the devastating…
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Be at One Bar Group Begins Festive Campaign with Free Cocktail in Exchange for Toys
Bar brand Be At One has this week started its annual toy donation drive. The group is asking its guests to donate a toy in…
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Pubs, Clubs and Venues in UK Cities Slammed by Hidden Business Rates Bombshell Says NTIA
Night-time economy businesses across the UK are facing a devastating financial blow from April 2026, as government business rates reforms quietly abolish the 40% Hospitality,…
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Star Expands Its Managed Operator Estate With Biggest Investment Of 2025
Star Pubs has completed its biggest Just Add Talent (JAT) refurbishment of the year, bringing its estate of managed operator pubs to 220 sites. The…
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Wage Increases Make Budget Support For Hospitality Essential Leaders Say
The Government has announced that, from April 2026, the National Living Wage will increase to £12.71, an increase of 4.1%. The wage rate for 18-…
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Pontefract Community Pub Reopens Following £320,000 Makeover
The Travellers Rest in Featherstone, Pontefract has reopened following a transformational investment of nearly £320,000. Inside, The Travellers Rest has been completely refreshed to breathe…
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BrewDog Calls for Government Support as Hospitality Sector Faces £1bn Cost Crisis
BrewDog has issued an urgent appeal to the Treasury for enhanced support for Britain’s hospitality sector, cautioning that escalating operational costs are putting thousands of…
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Costs Rise; Venues Fall: Late-Night Economy Declines 28% Since 2020 as Industry Calls for Urgent Action
Britain’s late-night economy has suffered a 4.6% contraction in just 12 months, with bars, clubs and casinos under pressure from soaring costs, safety concerns and…
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