Liverpool City Centre Pub Relaunches Following £255,000 Investment
The Saddle, a traditional community pub at the heart of Liverpool’s city centre, relaunched on Saturday 17th May following an investment of £255,000 from Admiral…
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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.
Online Searches for ‘Redundancy Rights’ Soar by 77% Since Autumn Budget
The latest research from The Global Payroll Alliance (GPA), reveals that since the Autumn Budget in October 2024, online search interest in employee redundancy rights…
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NEOS Hospitality Makes Investments in New Brands
NEOS Hospitality, the UK’s leading party bar company, has expanded its portfolio after opening a new Circuit club in York city centre. York is the…
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Newcastle’s Newest Karaoke Bar Set To Reopen Following Transformation Refurb Of Over £350,000
The Singing Canary, Newcastle’s newest karaoke bar, is set to reopen to the public on Friday 30th May following a phenomenal investment of over £350,000…
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Jeremy Clarkson Opens Up About the Challenges of Entering the Pub Trade
Well-known broadcaster and farmer Jeremy Clarkson has spoken candidly about the unexpected complexities of launching his new Oxfordshire-based pub, The Hawkstone Arms (also known as…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chancellor’s April Hikes Are a Disaster – It’s Time for a Radical Rethink
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. A recent flash survey of UK businesses—revealing economic strain, plummeting confidence, and fears for survival—should send a chill down…
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Punch Pubs & Co Projects Annual Earnings To Surpass £100m As Growth Strategy Delivers
Punch Pubs & Co has announced it is on track to surpass £100 million in underlying EBITDA for the current financial year, driven by robust…
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Base Rate Cut Welcome – But Small Firms Still Bogged Down By Cashflow Issues
UK interest rates have been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% and the governor of the Bank England has indicated more could follow in the coming…
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Slug & Lettuce Celebrates 40 Iconic Years With Bold Future Plans
Stonegate Group’s iconic Slug & Lettuce brand marks a major milestone as it turns 40 this month. The brand, which now boasts 77 locations across…
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Sunshine and Easter Brighten Up April Drinks Sales
Warm weather, school holidays and Easter combined to make it a bumper first half of April for On Premise drinks sales, CGA by NIQ’s Daily…
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Valuation Office Agency Scrapped In Government Drive To Slash Inefficiencies And Brought Back Into HMRC
John Webber Head of Business Rates at Colliers comments, “ This is still a sad day for those in the VOA who still possess an…
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The Ivy Collection Reports Strong Financial Performance Despite Industry Pressures
The Ivy Collection, one of the UK’s most recognisable premium casual dining brands, has reported a notable rise in both revenue and profits for the…
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One Of The UK’s Oldest Pubs Has Been Forced To Close After 500 Years
© Copyright Richard Dorrell and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Torquay’s oldest pub has closed its doors. The Hole in the Wall…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Down But Remain Historically High
Company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 11% from 3,829 in the 12 months to February 2024 to 3,405 in the…
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Star Offers Mental Health Support To Managed Pub Operators
Star Pubs is offering more than 200 of its Just Add Talent managed pub operators mental health coaching and guidance to be able to lead…
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