Burnham Pledges 20% Business Rates Cut for Pubs in Leadership Pitch
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has put the licensed on-trade at the centre of his political ambitions, vowing to slash business rates for pubs by…
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Breweries
Pub and Beer Group Unveils Record-Breaking Year with Managed Pub EBITDA Jump of 23%
Pub operator and brewer BUTCOMBE GROUP, led by CEO Jonathan Lawson and backed by Caledonia Private Capital, has unveiled financial results for the year to…
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Tom Kerridge Spearheading New Campaign to cut Hospitality VAT to 10%
Hospitality businesses, employees and industry organisations are being urged to back a new campaign calling on the Government to reduce VAT for the sector to…
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Sector Leaders Warn Tax Hikes Driving Youth Unemployment Crisis
Hospitality industry leaders are sounding the alarm over rising youth unemployment, pointing to the government’s employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) increases as a key driver…
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Star Pubs Invests £6.69m in Outdoor Upgrades
Star Pubs is investing £6.69m in revamping outdoor areas and pub exteriors in 2026 touching around 850 pubs in its 2,350-strong estate. Around one third…
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Marston’s Dragon Boat Race Team Makes a Splash with £4,500 Fundraising Success
Photo Credit Marstons Colleagues from across Marston’s have raised £4,500 for charity after competing in this year’s Dragon Boat Race at Himley Hall, West Midlands…
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Scenic Pubs Face Steeper Tax Bills Under Revised Valuation Office Guidance
Pubs situated in countryside settings, alongside rivers, or adjacent to green open spaces face significantly higher business rates bills following fresh guidance issued to HMRC…
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Warm Weather Drives Double-Digit Spring Bank Holiday Growth Across UK Pubs
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Spring Bank Holiday weekend as warm weather, longer social occasions and increased consumer footfall combined to drive significant…
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Shepherd Neame Celebrates Excellence Across its Estate at Annual Pub Awards
Photo Credit Shepherd Neame Shepherd Neame has named The Spitfire at Kings Hill its Pub of the Year at the brewery’s annual Pub Awards ceremony,…
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West Midlands Night Time Economy Report Backed by Mayor Calls for Hospitality VAT Cuts and Dedicated Government Minister
The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the publication of the Mayor of the West Midlands Night Time Economy Commission Report as a landmark moment…
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World Cup 2026 Hospitality Opportunity Will be Won Before Kick-Off, New Research Reveals
New research from The Oxford Partnership suggests the hospitality industry may need to rethink traditional matchday strategies ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with…
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Folkestone Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £208,695 Refurbishment
Popular community pub the Valiant Sailor on New Dover Road in Folkestone officially reopened yesterday (24th May) following a combined investment of £208,695 from experienced…
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More than 23 Retail Premises a Week Lost for Good Across England and Wales Since Pandemic-Era Reset
More than 6,000 retail premises have disappeared from England and Wales over the last five years as high streets adapted to major structural changes following…
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Young’s Delivers Record-Breaking Results as Revenue Tops £500m Milestone
Young & Co.’s Brewery, P.L.C. has reported a record financial performance for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2026, with revenue surpassing the half a…
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Greene King Sells Old Speckled Hen Brands to Damm in Strategic Off-Trade Exit
Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen beer portfolio to SA Damm as part of a major shift in its brewing strategy…
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