Government Pub Closure Figures “Tip of the Iceberg” says CAMRA
Official Government figures have revealed that more than 200 pubs have closed across the UK in the first half of 2025, with closures accelerating amid…
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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.
Red Engine to Open its 15th UK Flight Club in Newcastle on 7 November 2025
Red Engine, the hospitality group behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has announced the opening date for its next venue. Flight Club – the lively…
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Chill Wind Gathers Pace in Q2 For Hospitality Sector
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in the first half of 2025, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the…
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Punch Pubs & Co Celebrates Expansion with 35 New Pub Acquisitions in the Last 12 Months
Punch Pubs & Co acquired 35 community pubs during its 2024/25 financial year. This growth strengthens Punch’s portfolio, now boasting over 1,300 pubs nationwide. In…
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8 Pubs A Week Vanish In England And Wales In 2025 Amid Tax Hikes
Eight pubs a week have ‘vanished’ for good from the communities they once served during the first half of 2025 – the latest blow in…
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Headline Growth Of 0.3% GDP Masks The Pressures Many Businesses Face Says NTIA
The UK economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the second quarter, according to official figures, despite a slowdown from a strong start…
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Hot Weather Fails to Lift UK On Trade as Outlet Numbers Fall and Spend Slows
New data from The Oxford Partnership’s Market Watch, in collaboration with Vianet, shows the UK On Trade closed July on a weak note, with falling…
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Latest Business Rates Appeals Figures Foreshadow a Tsunami of Appeals says Colliers
According to business rates experts at Colliers, latest figures just announced by the government reveal that the business rates appeal system: Check Challenge Appeal (CCA)…
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Two Thirds Believe Government Must Do More To Protect Pubs
Majority call time on inaction over protecting Britain’s pubs. 61% of the public believe that the government must do more to help save the industry….
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Hospitality Crisis – Government Must Act Now Before it’s Too Late
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. As our lead story states, there is utter carnage in our sector – there is no other word for…
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Village Pub Near Carlisle Celebrates AA Rosette Award
The Queens pub in Warwick-on-Eden is raising a glass after being crowned with an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, alongside a four-star rating for its…
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Base Rate Cut Will Ease Late Payment Pain For Small Firms
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut the base rate to 4% at its August meeting. Responding to the Bank of England’s…
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Bank of England Delivers Fifth Rate Cut as Hospitality Sector Seeks Relief
The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4% following a closely contested vote that required an unprecedented second ballot, offering potential respite…
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Harrods Restructures Restaurant Portfolio as Celebrity Chef Partnerships End
London’s prestigious Harrods department store has confirmed a significant restructuring of its restaurant portfolio, with several high-profile chef partnerships set to conclude over the coming…
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CAMRA Calls For Fairer Market Access And Transparency In Pub Supply Chain
New polling from YouGov reveals that the overwhelming majority of UK adults agree that large multinational brewers are making it harder for independent breweries to…
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