Public are Spending Less at Pubs, Clubs and Bars
As the cost of living crisis continues to hit people’s wallets, the British public is spending less on food and drink despite the summer holidays,…
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Football and Fine Weather Result in Winning Drinks Sales
A winning combination of the Euros final, the return of the Premier League and good comparative weather contributed to On Premise drinks sales defying current…
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NTIA Calls for Action as Operators See Insurance Premiums Double
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the government to intervene over the issue of spiralling insurance premium costs within the leisure sector,…
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Nottingham Council Reconsiders Late-Night Levy Charge
Nottingham’s Late-Night Levy looks set to be to be scrapped following a Full Council meeting next month. The levy, which requires businesses that sell alcohol…
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Like-for-Like Sales Increase Almost 5% in July
Sector like-for-likes were up 4.7% year-on-year in July as drink sales drove growth, according to data from S4labour, the people, productivity and payroll system. The…
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Hospitality Sector Sees Increase in “Distressed Businesses”
Bars and restaurants are major drivers behind a rise in the number of businesses “in critical financial distress” according to the latest Begbies Traynor “Red…
Read more...Call for Action as Insurance Premiums Rise and Coverage Shrinks, Report Finds
Small business’s are encountering widespread problems in their dealings with the insurance market, amid rising premium costs, a new report has found. FSB’s new publication,…
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Gloucestershire Pub Celebrates Decade of Community Ownership
The Fleece in Hillesley, Gloucestershire, has celebrated its 10th anniversary as a community-owned pub with a beer, cider and music festival. The event, which ran…
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Weather Gives Drinks Sales a Fortnight of Two Halves
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise have fluctuated widely over the last two weeks, with the heatwave bringing mixed fortunes for pubs, bars and restaurants….
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10 Million Pints to be Sold as Fans Head to their Local to Support the Lionesses
The British Beer and Pub Association is predicting that 10 million pints worth £40m will be poured and enjoyed this Sunday as the Lionesses face…
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Heatwave Brings Mixed Results for Drinks Sales
Average drinks sales by value in managed venues were 1% either side of the pre-COVID-19 levels of 2019 on both Saturday 16 and Sunday 17…
Read more...New PM Must Support Beer and Pubs
Amidst the race to become the new Prime Minister, the BBPA has issued all candidates in the Conservative leadership race with a mini-manifesto setting out…
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CAMRA Backs Law Change to Make Sure Bar Staff Always Keep their Tips
The Campaign for Real Ale has given its backing to a change in the law to make sure that bar staff will always receive tips…
Read more...Drinks Sales Warm Up but Inflation Cools Growth
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise were just behind pre-COVID-19 levels last week, CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker shows Average sales by value…
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Shaker Group Takes on First Star Pubs & Bars Lease
Shaker Group, established in 2001 and run by husband-and-wife team Adam and Theresa Freeth has taken on its first Star Pubs & Bars lease, The…
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