Total Drinks Sales Up 7% as Heatwave Hits the Country
Last week’s hot weather brought a 7% uplift in total drink sales, as consumers flocked to beer gardens across the UK – helping the channel…
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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.
Greene King Set to Trial Return and Refill of Glass Bottles Sold In Its Pubs
Pub company and brewer Greene King is trialling a scheme where glass bottles sold in some of its pubs are being collected, cleaned and returned…
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Consumer Confidence Reaches Three Year High Says PwC
The latest PwC Consumer Sentiment Survey shows consumers are finally feeling more confident after three years of instability. The survey, conducted in July, in the…
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Revolution Bars Restructuring Proposal Approved in High Court
Revolution Bars has been given the go ahead to implement a restructuring plan that will see it close more than a quarter of its bars,…
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New First Minister Invited to their Local to Discuss the Future of Welsh Pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has invited the new First Minister of Wales for a drink to discuss the future of the nation’s pubs….
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Support Hub Created For Hospitality Businesses Affected By Riots
As riots and violent disorder struck Britain’s towns and high streets over the weekend, UKHospitality has published a support hub for affected businesses and staff….
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Revealed: Food & Accommodation Sector Faces 22% Decline in Self Employed
There are approximately 4.3 million self-employed workers in the UK, contributing around £278 billion to the economy each year. Post-pandemic, the sector suffered from rising…
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Chestnut Grows Norfolk Footprint with Le Strange Arms Hotel Acquisition
Chestnut has acquired Le Strange Arms in Old Hunstanton, a renowned hotel on the North Norfolk coast, for an undisclosed sum. Le Strange Arms, located…
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Liberation Shares Positive First Half Year as LfL Sales Increase 6.4%
Brewer and retailer Liberation Group, which has over 120 pubs, bars and inns has reported a strong 6.4% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed…
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Euros Hangover Pushes Drinks Sales Down Year-On-Year
Last week’s drinks sales fell 6% below the same period in 2023 as some consumers tightened their spending after enjoying the Euro 2024 tournament in…
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WTTC Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 24th Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its latest round of high-profile speakers for its upcoming Global Summit, featuring top leaders from the…
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Edinburgh Set For 30% Sales Increase As Festivals Kicks Off
Hospitality is set to be one of the major beneficiaries as world-leading festivals kick off today. Almost 250,000 people attended the Edinburgh Fringe and other…
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Interest Rates Cut For First Time In More Than Four Years
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5%. The Bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted five to…
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The Taylor Swift Effect And Improving Consumer Confidence Boosts UK Hotel Sector In June
Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour and improving consumer confidence drove strong demand of UK hotels in June, providing another boost to profits, according to the…
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CAMRA Hits Out at Whitebread “Mass Pub Closures”
The Campaign for Real Ale has expressed ‘utter dismay’ over plans to close sites next to Premier Inns The Campaign for Real Ale has challenged…
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