Revolution Bars Restructuring Proposal Approved in High Court
Revolution Bars has been given the go ahead to implement a restructuring plan that will see it close more than a quarter of its bars,…
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New First Minister Invited to their Local to Discuss the Future of Welsh Pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has invited the new First Minister of Wales for a drink to discuss the future of the nation’s pubs….
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Revealed: Food & Accommodation Sector Faces 22% Decline in Self Employed
There are approximately 4.3 million self-employed workers in the UK, contributing around £278 billion to the economy each year. Post-pandemic, the sector suffered from rising…
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Chestnut Grows Norfolk Footprint with Le Strange Arms Hotel Acquisition
Chestnut has acquired Le Strange Arms in Old Hunstanton, a renowned hotel on the North Norfolk coast, for an undisclosed sum. Le Strange Arms, located…
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Liberation Shares Positive First Half Year as LfL Sales Increase 6.4%
Brewer and retailer Liberation Group, which has over 120 pubs, bars and inns has reported a strong 6.4% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed…
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Euros Hangover Pushes Drinks Sales Down Year-On-Year
Last week’s drinks sales fell 6% below the same period in 2023 as some consumers tightened their spending after enjoying the Euro 2024 tournament in…
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The Taylor Swift Effect And Improving Consumer Confidence Boosts UK Hotel Sector In June
Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour and improving consumer confidence drove strong demand of UK hotels in June, providing another boost to profits, according to the…
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Reduce Cost of Doing Business Chancellor Urged in Upcoming October Budget
Chancellor or Rachel Reeves has been urged to implement vital measures to help the hospitality on trade sector in her first budget on October 30th….
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Mitchells & Butlers Report 5.7% Sales Increase In Year To Date
Pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers has reported strong sales growth in the first three quarters of the year. Revenue was up by 5.7%…
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City Hoteliers Back Bristol Balloon Fiesta
City hoteliers are practicing what they have preached by backing this year’s Bristol Balloon Fiesta through providing free accommodation for the crew and balloon teams….
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Hertfordshire Pub Company Looks To Double In Size As It Takes Third Pub With Star
Hertfordshire-based pub operator Fishermann Pub Group has taken a five-year lease on its fourth pub in the county and says it has the capacity to…
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Euros and Sunshine Heat Up Drinks Sales 14%
The Euro 2024 final and some long overdue warm weather gave drinks sales a 14% boost in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants last week. The…
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Pubs Code Adjudicator Reveals Results of Annual Tied Tenants Survey
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has issued the results of this year’s Annual Tied Tenants Survey, which highlight tenant sentiment towards, and their relationships with,…
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Sector Responds to Kings Speech
The Labour government’s first King’s Speech has been broadly welcomed by the hospitality sector for introducing measures aimed at achieving a 6% annual growth potential….
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Antic Pubs Falls Into Administration
Pob operator Antic Pubs with a 13-strong pub estate across London has been placed into administration. Steve Absolom and Will Wright from Interpath Advisory were…
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