Restaurant Groups See Profits Fall 44% in a Year as Tax Rises Squeeze Margins
The UK’s Top 100 restaurant groups saw profits fall by 44% in the last year* to £204 million, down from £365 million the previous year,…
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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Treasury Launches Business Rates Review for Pubs and Hotels
The Treasury has launched an independent review into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels, in a move the Government says could…
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The Duke of York, Southwark Reopens Following Refurbishment
Shepherd Neame’s traditional London pub, The Duke of York in Southwark, has firmly secured its place as a local landmark for loyal customers after reopening following a major refurbishment.
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Restaurants’ At-Home Sales Flat in July as Consumers Head Out in Heatwaves
Britain’s top restaurant groups recorded fractional growth of 0.3% in delivery and takeaway sales in July, according to the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker.
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Tynemouth Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £168k Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Dolphin on King Edward Road in Tynemouth has reopened following a significant combined investment of £168,877 from experienced licensee Charlie Paterson and Admiral Taverns.
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Bidfood Recognised As Only Wholesaler To Achieve Perfect Marks in RSPO’s Shared Responsibility Scorecard
Bidfood has achieved a perfect score in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s (RSPO) Shared Responsibility Scorecard for its own-brand products…
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World Cup and Summer Heat Drive Strongest Month of 2026 for UK Pubs and Bars
The latter stages of the FIFA World Cup and prolonged hot weather combined to deliver one of the strongest trading months of 2026 for the UK On Trade, according to the latest Market Watch from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet’s BevMetrics.
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Independent Brewers Call For Deposit Scheme To Be Delayed
Representatives of the UK’s independent breweries have today (19 August 2026) called for the implementation of a major recycling scheme to be delayed for at least a year after a shocking lack of details leave them unprepared.
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Summer Jobs Comeback – Hospitality Jobs Rise Year-on-Year
The number of job postings in the UK was up year-on-year in July 2026, with a timely boost for jobseekers this summer, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) monthly Labour Market Tracker.
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Hospitality Insolvencies Ease – But Challenges Remain
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in the first half of 2026, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry.
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More Than Half of Scots Are Cutting Back on Dining Out
New research from The Knowledge Bank, Scotland Food & Drink’s insight hub, has found that more than half of Scots (58%) say they are cutting back on meals and drinks in hospitality venues.
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Applications to Run Pubs with Greene King hit Record High
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business of Greene King, has reported record applications from prospective pub operators and a strong start to the year. During the first six months of 2026, the business received 1,449 applications – a 26% increase compared with the same period in 2025 and a record number of applications.
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Cider Sales Flourish, But Wine and Spirits Struggle as Temperatures Soar
Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 1 August dropped by 2.1% from the same week in 2025, and by 0.9% in the next seven days to Saturday 8 August. It follows a 1.6% dip over the last full week in July.
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Grand Reopening for Walkden Community Pub
Popular community pub, The Vulcan Inn in Walkden, officially reopened on Saturday 15th August, following an investment of £170,000…
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Pubs To Gain Extra Planning Protection From Conversion, Rayner Set To Announce
All pubs in England are to be given fresh protection against being converted into housing or offices, under planning reforms due to be unveiled by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner this week.
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