Bootle Community Pub Reopens With Fresh New Look
The Albion, located in Bootle, officially reopened on Friday 24th of July following a transformational investment of more than £389,911.
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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.
Punch Pubs Reports Revenue Growth As It Acquires An Additional 24 Pubs
Punch Pubs Group has reported growth in both turnover and profit for the year to date, a period in which the operator significantly expanded its estate through the acquisition of 50 pubs.
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VATs The Problem Campaign Hits 300,000 Signatures
Following Andy Burnham’s 20% cut to business rates for pubs and live music venues in his first week as Prime Minister, the #VATsTheProblem campaign has reached another milestone, with 300,000 people having signed the petition supporting a new rate of 10% VAT for hospitality businesses.
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Major Investment Brings New Lease of Life to Bransholme Community Pub
The Meadows, located in Bransholme, officially reopened on Thursday 23rd of July following a transformational investment of £376,142…
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World Cup Lifts Deliveries as Restaurants’ At-Home Sales Grow 3.3% In June
Deliveries to consumers watching the World Cup at home helped Britain’s restaurant groups to solid like-for-like growth in June, the NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
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Nancy Spains Announces UK Expansion with New Bristol Opening
Nancy Spains, the Irish pub group founded by brothers Peter and Nicky O’Halloran, has announced plans to open its first Bristol venue this October.
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Tipping Compliance: What the Withdrawal of the Draft Code Means for Employers
The Government has withdrawn the draft revised Code of Practice on tips without explanation, creating uncertainty around proposed worker consultation requirements.
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Premier Inn Beats Europe’s Luxury Hotels on TikTok as Carden Park Surges Up Rankings
Premier Inn has beaten some of Europe’s most prestigious luxury hotels to become the continent’s most influential hotel brand on TikTok, according to new data from influencer marketing platform…
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Government Youth Unemployment Drive Welcomed but Sector Calls for VAT Relief
The Prime Minister has announced a major overhaul of the education system, introducing new technical education pathways designed to give young people routes into skilled…
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Wales Launches £2 Million Scheme to Help Make Tourism and Hospitality More Accessible
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales are being encouraged to apply for part of a new £2 million grant scheme to improve accessibility creating more inclusive visitor experiences, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, has announced.
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Burnham Government’s AI Reset Must Build Trust in AI Among Small Firms, says FSB
The AI Minister’s new cabinet role gives the Government an opportunity to help small firms adopt the technology with confidence, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says.
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Brava Hospitality Expands Portfolio with Riding House Cafe Acquisition
Brava Hospitality Group, the operator behind Prezzo Italian and Jamie’s Italian (UK), will be acquiring the Riding House Café.
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Hospitality Outlets Flat in Second Quarter After Rapid Churn of Closures and Openings
The number of UK licensed premises held steady in the second quarter of 2026 following a fast turnover of closures and openings, NIQ’s latest Hospitality…
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SLTA Calls for Reform of Business Rates and VAT Reduction in Scotland
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to cut business rates by 20% for some pubs, social clubs…
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Stonegate Sells Over 12 million Drinks During World Cup Tournament
Stonegate Group has unveiled the final figures from its Roar of the Nation barometer, offering a data-led snapshot of how the UK’s pub-goers experienced this summer’s tournament.
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