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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Stonegate Group Invests £1m In Brand New Concept Launching In Leeds
The UK’s largest pub company, Stonegate Group, has chosen Leeds as the location for its brand-new concept, Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom. £1m has been invested…
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Greene King Opens Two More Hive Pubs After Combined £970,000 Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has opened two more Hive Pubs for a combined investment of £970,000 – bringing the total number of Hive Pubs sites…
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Manchester Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
The Firbank, a thriving community pub on Firbank Road in Wythenshawe, Manchester, reopened on Tuesday 22nd October following a transformational investment of £200,000 from community…
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Overall Drinks Sales Fall But Wednesday & Friday Sales Bounce Back
CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (12 October) were 5% down on the…
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170 Hospitality Bosses Call For Business Rates Action At The Budget
In an open letter to the Chancellor, the CEOs of Britain’s most well-known and biggest pub groups – Fuller’s, Greene King, JD Wetherspoons, Stonegate Group…
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Registered Company Insolvencies Increase To 1,973, As Of September 2024
The number of registered company insolvencies across the UK has reached 1,973, reflecting an increase of 2% compared to August 2024. Oliver Collinge, Director at…
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