Publican Awarded “Millions” After ‘Vendetta’ Ruined Him
An East Northants pub landlord who lost everything when he was wrongly prosecuted in his local council’s ‘vendetta’ is to be paid a seven-figure sum…
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Greene King Managing Director Andy Wilson Receives MBE In New Years Honours List
Picture Credit Tom Soper A Greene King managing director has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to Business and…
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Hospitality Needs no Further Support as Venues are “Pretty Full” says Minister
Health Minister Gillian Keegan MP has said that the government has provided sufficient financial support already for the hospitality sector, saying people are going out,…
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Pubs, Bars and Restaurants Lost £10,335 on Average in the Week Leading up to Christmas
On Christmas Day takings were down 60% compared to 2019, new figures from industry body UKHospitality show. The findings demonstrate how the industry’s fight to…
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New Year’s Eve Boost For England’s Hospitality Sector
England’s hospitality sector received a massive New Years Eve boost as Health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed there will be no further Covid restrictions introduced in…
Read more...Government Must Act to Restore Confidence
The Government must move quickly to restore confidence amid the rapid spread of Omicron, the CBI has said in new proposals for businesses and governments…
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East Anglia Campaigners Who Saved Local Pubs during COVID Pandemic Recognised by CAMRA
Campaigners who rescued the Blue Bell Inn in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk have been recognised with the Campaign for Real Ale’s prestigious Pub Saving Award for their efforts….
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East Sussex Pub Issues Crowdfund Appeal to Avoid Closure Amid Omicron Turmoil
A pub in Hastings has issued an appeal to avoid closure after COVID cases increased rapidly in Sussex. Owners of the Marina Fountain in St…
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“Let Us Dance” Call for Nightclubs in England on New Year’s Eve
The UK’s night-time industry is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to let clubs and venues operate on New Year’s Eve amid rumours of an…
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“Knock-Out Blow” for Scotland’s Licensed Hospitality Operators Now Facing Further Restrictions After Christmas
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has introduced new Covid restrictions for hospitality venues in a bid to slow the rise in the new Omicron variant. Ms…
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Chancellors Support Package “Too Late and Not Enough”
While some sectors of the hospitality industry have welcomed the Chancellor’s £1bn support package, others have dismissed it as “borders on insulting” amounting to”far too…
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CAMRA Launches Search for UK’s Oldest Ale Casks
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is looking for the UK’s longest serving casks as part of its ongoing campaign to highlight ways for consumers to ‘Drink Greener’.
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Guild of Beer Writers’ Top Award Won by Pete Brown
Author Pete Brown has been named Beer Writer of the Year 2021 at the British Guild of Beer Writers’ annual awards ceremony, staged on 2 December in London. Brown has now won
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Unite Calls for Mandatory Mask Wearing in Pubs, and Restaurants
Trade union Unite is calling on Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, to act and ensure mandatory mask wearing for customers visiting hospitality venues across the UK,…
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Loungers Reports Strong Sales but Staffing ‘Remains Tough’
Cafe bar operator Loungers has reported it had “continued to consistently outperform the sector”, with like-for-like sales growth of 23.4% across the 28 weeks to…
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