Don’t Let World Cup Demand Catch Your Pub Short
Pub bookings for England’s World Cup campaign have surged. This is a huge trading moment for pubs, bars and hospitality businesses across the UK…
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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.
£3,000 Hiring Grant ‘Won’t Be Enough’ as Hospitality Jobs Growth Stalls, Warns Employment Expert
Following the Prime Minister’s hospitality roundtable earlier this week and the announcement of a £3,000 grant for hospitality businesses hiring 18–24-year-olds…
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Scottish Hotels Urged to Check Rates Bills as Deadline to Appeal £63 million Increase Approaches
Scotland’s hotels are being urged to ‘use or lose’ their right to appeal against increases to their rateable values ahead of this month’s deadline…
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Two Thirds (70%) of Hospitality, Entertainment and Leisure Business Leaders Say Economic Uncertainty is Preventing Them From Focusing on Transition
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are heightening energy security fears and pressure on businesses, while surging demand from energy-intensive technologies is making investment in…
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World Cup Summer Expected to Deliver £4.2bn Boost to Food and Drink Sector as Live Screenings Provide Boost to Venues
New analysis indicates that the UK food and drink sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with pubs…
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RAD Hotel Group acquires the Five-Star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa
Independently-owned RAD Hotel Group has today (Wednesday, 1st July) announced the landmark acquisition of the five-star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon.
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One-In-Six Hospitality Venues Risk Closure, As Sector Unites Behind VAT Cut
As the Republic of Ireland reduces its hospitality VAT rate to 9% today, new survey results demonstrate the devastating impact of the cumulative cost and tax burden…
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First Ever World Cup Round of 32 to Boost UK Economy by Half a Million Pounds
The World Cup’s newly introduced knockout Round of 32 is set to generate an additional £499m for the retail and hospitality sectors, according to a recent report.
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Prime Minister Meets Hospitality Leaders To Boost Opportunities For Young People
Prime Minister Kier Starmer hosted a roundtable discussion this morning with hospitality organisations working to support those facing barriers to employment…
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England Top Spot Sparks 5.5 Million Extra Pints for UK Pubs as World Cup Delivers Sustained Hospitality Boost
England’s unbeaten run to the top of their World Cup group has generated an estimated 5.5 million additional pints of draught beer and cider for Britain’s pubs…
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Burnham’s Vision Reflects the Leadership UK Businesses Have Been Calling For Says NTIA
The Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) has responded positively to a speech delivered yesterday (June 29) by Andy Burnham, saying his remarks align closely with positions the organisation…
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Thornbridge Brewery Proudly Sponsors Lion and Lioness in Support of Pride of Yorkshire Trail
To celebrate 150 years of Sheffield Children’s, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is embarking on its biggest-ever fundraising campaign by presenting the UK’s most ambitious sculpture trail.
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Turtle Bay to Close Three Sites as Part of CVA
Turtle Bay, the Caribbean-themed restaurant brand, is set to close three sits as part of a company voluntary arrangement…
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London Mayor Announces Return of “Summer Streets” Programme
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today (June 29) announced the 15 successful Summer Streets projects that will receive a share of nearly £500,000 to boost al fresco dining and events in the capital this summer.
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Vine Hotels Acquires The Gables Hotel in Gloucestershire
Best Western The Gables Hotel has joined the Vine Hotels portfolio following the acquisition of the 46-bedroom South Gloucestershire property by the hotel…
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