JW Lees Posts Record Turnover and Profit Despite Tough Trading Backdrop
North-west brewer and pub operator JW Lees has posted the strongest financial results in its history, reporting turnover of £105.6m and pre-tax profit of £8.8m…
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Company Insolvencies Dip Slightly in June, but Hospitality Sector Still Bearing Brunt of Economic Pressures
The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales stood at 1,845 in June 2026, broadly in line with May’s figure of 1,849, and…
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Resilient Buyer Demand Drives Strong Transactional Momentum in the Pub & Restaurant Property Market In 2026
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has reported strong transactional momentum across the pub and restaurant property market in the first half of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of buyer demand despite persistent headwinds facing hospitality operators.
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BOXPARK Hits Historic Financial Milestone with First Million-Pound Week
BOXPARK has recorded the biggest grossing revenue week in its history, surpassing the £1 million mark in a single week for the first time.
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Consumer Confidence Stabilises and Spending Grows 1.9 Per Cent In June, As Pubs Enjoy A World Cup Boost
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9 per cent year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but below the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.0 per cent.
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England’s Extra-Time Victory Keeps Fans in Pubs Longer as Footfall Rises 49%
Oxford Partnership’s latest analysis, combining their Market Watch Data, Vianet draught sales data and Dojo transaction data, reveals England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway…
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Clarkson: Pub Prices Driving Young Drinkers Towards Drugs
Broadcaster and pub owner Jeremy Clarkson has reignited debate over the cost of a night out, arguing in his Sunday newspaper column that high pub prices are pushing younger drinkers towards illegal drugs instead of alcohol.
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Government to Review Workplace Heat Rules as Hospitality Braces for More Extreme Temperatures
Operators across pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels have been given fresh reason to keep a close eye on kitchen and front-of-house conditions this summer…
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England’s Winning Streak to Add an Extra £385m to the UK Economy During Quarter-final Match
England’s Quarter-final match against Norway is set to generate an additional £385.5m for the UK economy, according to the latest predictions.
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Calls to Back Hospitality and Boost Welsh Economy with Sector-Wide Business Rates Cut
UKHospitality Cymru has called on the new Welsh Government to reduce business rates for hospitality, which would represent swift delivery of its manifesto commitment.
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‘VAT’s The Problem’ Shop Launches For Delivery, As Campaign Secures More Than 250,000 Supporters
The #VATsTheProblem campaign shop has now been updated to allow hospitality businesses to order campaign assets and have them delivered direct to their venue ready-to-use.
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Hospitality Apprenticeship to Showcase “Outstanding Apprentices” 2027
Hospitality businesses from across the UK are being invited to bring along their outstanding apprentices to the annual Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase (HAS)
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Hydes Brewery Appoints Peter Borg-Neal As Chairman
Salford-based independent brewer and pub retailer Hydes has announced the appointment of Peter Borg-Neal as its new chairman.
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England’s Winning Streak To Add An Extra £385m To The UK Economy During Their Quarter-Final Match
England’s Quarter-final match against Norway is set to generate an additional £385.5m for the UK economy, according to the latest predictions.
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Unite Calls for Further Consultation on Tipping Practice
Unite union which represents thousands of hospitality workers, is demanding that a flawed draft code of practice concerning tipping policy, is withdrawn to allow for proper consultation.
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