Blind Tiger Inns Leases 20th Pub From Star
North West pub company Blind Tiger Inns has taken its 20th pub with Star Pubs, increasing its estate to 22 sites. Star and Blind Tiger…
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UK Water Industry Research investigates Charging Foodservice Operators for FOG
As water companies come under increasing pressure to keep waterways clean and clear, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is running a project that is looking…
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Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates To 4.75%
The Bank of England reduced the base rate from 5% to 4.75% following a 0.25 percentage-point cut in August, which was the first drop in…
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Rhondda Pub Opens New Village Store and Café To Support Local Community
The Pentre Comrades Club in Pentre, Rhondda is supporting its local community by opening a sustainability-focused village store and community café to provide important local…
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Wetherspoon Sales Outperforming Pub Sector But Warns Of Price Increases
Sales have risen at JD Wetherspoon in its first quarter with the pub group opening further pubs and having more openings in the pipeline. However,…
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Pub Hotspots of the UK Revealed
A new study has named the UK areas where it is easiest to get a pint, with Swansea crowned number one. The research, conducted by…
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Luxury Stonehouse Hotel Unveils Major Development Plan
A luxury Cotswolds manor house hotel has acquired the keys to the original coach house and stables on its historic grounds – reuniting the two…
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The Grosvenor Unveils Its £1m Transformation
The Grosvenor has officially opened its doors as of last weekend (Saturday 2nd November), unveiling the transformation of the iconic Grade II listed building on…
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Foodservice Inflation Eases for the 15th Consecutive Month, but Underlying Pressures Remain
The latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA reveals that year-on-year inflation in the hospitality sector continued its downward trend in…
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Hydes £3.6M Wirral Premium Dining Pub Celebrates a Year of Success
North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes is toasting success after its newest premium pub dining venue, The Harry Beswick, on the Wirral, marks a…
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Business Rate System “Ill Thought Out” Report Reveals
NHS Hospitals, universities, government ministries and even police stations will be forced to pay a new Government ‘levy’ under plans, dubbed “ill-thought-out”, drawn up to…
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Hospitality Leaders Warn Against Christmas Tube Strikes
As a fresh set of tube strikes take place from this week, UKHospitality has co-ordinated a letter to Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London; Mick Lynch,…
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Drinks Sales Growth Elusive As Christmas Run-In Begins
On Premise drinks sales continue to struggle for year-on-year growth ahead of the crucial Christmas season, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales…
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VisitBritain’s Business Events Growth Programme Set To Boost Economy
VisitBritain’s programme to support Britain to secure international business events and increase delegate attendance has resulted in a boost to the economy of £45.5 million,…
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London Sports Pub’s 3000 Pint Giveaway
The Three Lanterns, a Stonegate Group venue, has unveiled plans to give away the pints during November to celebrate its opening. The Three Lanterns in…
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