Scotland’s World Cup clash with Morocco provided a significant boost to hospitality venues north of the border, with pubs recording almost 50% higher draught sales than normal trading levels despite Steve Clarke’s side suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat.
Read more...More than four in five (86%) frontline workers in the UK say customer abuse has caused them stress or anxiety.
Read more...Following the Prime Minister’s resignation and the anticipated entry of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham into Westminster as MP for Makerfield…
Read more...With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
Read more...England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia provided a welcome boost for the UK’s hospitality sector on Wednesday evening, with football fans flocking to pubs and bars to watch the Three Lions begin their campaign with a win.
Read more...The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has congratulated Andy Burnham on his victory in Makerfield but has called for urgent reform.
Read more...Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in…
Read more...Learning Disability Week (15 – 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways.
Read more...The #VATsTheProblem campaign has today launched an online shop, with campaign assets available for operators to download, print and use in venue to encourage consumers to sign the petition to back 10% hospitality VAT.
Read more...Greene King has reported that England’s opening game against Croatia tonight (Wednesday, 17 June) is the top performing fixture of the tournament to date with…
Read more...Industry Calls for Leadership Change as Night-Time Economy Warns It Cannot Survive Three More Years of Economic Uncertainty under the current leadership regime.
Read more...Football fans will be able to roar on the Three Lions at the World Cup this summer thanks to extended opening hours – and a call for councils not to block their fun.
Read more...HEINEKEN UK has released its comprehensive 2026 Beer Report: Elevating Experiences to Unlock Growth, revealing that despite a challenging economic landscape, the UK beer category in the on-trade has grown to a record £14bn value, now accounting for nearly half (45%) of total wet sales in pubs, bars and restaurants.
Read more...Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sought to reassure hospitality operators that the sector remains central to the Government’s economic growth agenda, telling industry leaders that she believes the industry’s future prospects are positive despite ongoing challenges.
Read more...Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to endorse calls for a permanent reduction in VAT for the hospitality sector, despite growing industry support for a campaign seeking lower tax rates for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.
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