Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate
Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted estate with the acquisition of three pubs in Surrey from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. The pubs are: The…
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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.
As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”
Britain’s night-time economy is being hit by a perfect storm, surging fuel prices, global instability and looming business rate increases, while countries like Australia take…
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12.5 Million Brits Plan UK Holiday Trip For Easter Weekend, Bringing £4.8 Billion Boost
VisitEngland’s Easter ‘Trip-Tracker’ survey, published this week, indicates that 12.5 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend,…
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Stonegate Pours Over 100,000 Pints of Guinness as St Patrick’s Day Boosts Pub Trade
St Patrick’s Day celebrations saw Stonegate pour over 100,000 pints of Guinness across its Managed estate and Craft Union, as the iconic stout proved the…
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“3% Inflation Stability Offers Hope, But Uncertainty Still Dominates the Night Time Economy,” says NTIA
The UK inflation rate remained at 3% in the year to February, according to The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS), however, these figures were collated…
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Treasury Modelling Shows £1.8 Billion Expected in Business Rates Refunds
The government expects around £1.8 billion to be refunded back to ratepayers in England following the 2026 business rates revaluation, according to official modelling disclosed…
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UK Food-To-Go Market Set To Reach £24.9bn In 2026, Ahead Of Wider Eating-Out Sector
The UK food-to-go market is set to reach £24.9bn in 2026, growing ahead of the wider eating-out sector as consumer demand for convenient, high-quality options…
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Pub Winners Unveiled for Broadland and South Norfolk Awards
Two Norfolk pubs have been recognised for their business success and support of local communities in the ‘Pub of The Year’ categories at the Broadland…
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UK SMEs Face Europe’s Sharpest Cost Pressures But Stand Out For Regulatory Preparedness, Research Finds
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting today announced findings from its inaugural Future Ready Business report, revealing that UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing…
Read more...NTIA: ‘Price Gouging’ Focus Ignores Real Crisis – Surging Energy Costs and Taxes Pushing Businesses Over The Edge
Michael Kill, Ceo, Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a starement following Prime Minister Kier Starmer’s warning of action to prevent “price gouging”. Keir…
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Source Roadshow Makes Successful Debut at Bath & West Showground
The first Source Roadshow brought together Somerset’s food, drink, retail, and hospitality sectors for a one-day trade event at the Bath & West Showground on…
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Admiral Taverns Continues Strong Performance In UK-Wide Leased And Tenanted Survey
Community pub group Admiral Taverns has once again ranked top national Pub Owning Company in the Tenant Licensee Index (TLI) in 2025, the leading sentiment…
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Revealed: UK Pubs Could Make Just 3p Profit For Every £1 Spent On A Pint
As the number of UK pubs continues to fall, new research suggests that for every £1 spent on a pint in 2026, UK wet-led pubs…
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Greene King Plots Major Estate Shake-Up with 300 Sites Set for Change
Pub operator Greene King has unveiled a sweeping strategic review of its estate, with plans to dispose of 150 sites and transition a further 150…
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Shepherd Neame Posts Solid Half-Year as London Pubs Drive Strong Growth
Shepherd Neame, the Faversham-based brewer and pub operator widely recognised as Britain’s oldest brewery, has delivered a resilient set of interim results for the 26…
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