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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Government Unveils Licensing Law Overhaul to Boost UK Hospitality and Nightlife Economy
The UK hospitality sector is set for a significant shake-up as the government announces plans to reform licensing laws, offering pubs, clubs, and restaurants greater…
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Sector Faces Disruption as Trump Imposes “Retaliatory” Tariffs
Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / Shutterstock.com The UK’s hospitality and licensed trade industry is facing potential economic disruption following the recent tariff announcement by President…
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CAMRA Warns of More Shuttered Pubs as Tax Changes Come into Force
The consumer group fears that more pubs will close their doors because of the extra costs of National Insurance rises and an increase in business…
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£3.4 Billion Annual Cost Increases Hit Hospitality
Hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9 billion in wage costs, £1 billion of employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and £500m in business rates,…
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The New Albion is Back with a Bang!
The New Albion pub in Widnes has reopened following a £230k investment from pub company Punch Pubs & Co. The Cookhouse pub, which closed in…
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