Hucknall Community Pub Reopens Following £110,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Central Social Club on Watnall Road in Hucknall, officially reopened on Saturday, 6th June following a combined investment of £110,000…
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Iconic Edinburgh Pub Slashes Pint Prices to Celebrate Victory for Local Hospitality
The Old Chain Pier, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic pubs, is celebrating a historic milestone following the implementation of the new Scottish Pubs Code.
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UK Hotel Market Signals Stabilisation Phase, Report Reveals
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has today launched its UK hotel market review 2026, which provides insights into demand and trading performance, evolving traveller behaviour…
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Plunkett UK Urges Support For Rural Hospitality As Communities Fight To Keep The Last Light On
Through its Save Rural Hospitality campaign, Plunkett UK is raising funds to help communities save pubs and other hospitality businesses through community ownership…
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Historic Pub Sees Bumper Opening Week After £1.5m Overhaul
One of the Wirral’s most recognisable coastal pubs has reopened its doors to a packed house, following a major £1.5 million structural transformation.
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Transformed Chesterfield Community Pub Welcomes Back Customers
The Three Horseshoes, located in Chesterfield, reopened on Thursday 25th of June following a transformational investment of more than £374,401.
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UKHospitality Responds to Government Tax Proposals
The Government is consulting on plans to more effectively enforce VAT collection rules for online marketplaces, with a commitment that…
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Delivery Boom Fuels Restaurant Growth, Data Reveals
Restaurants achieved their best organic growth in delivery and takeaway sales in 18 months in May, the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
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Hotel Owners Face Juggling Multiple Overnight Visitor Levy Rates
Hotel Owners face juggling multiple Overnight Visitor Levies, as each English Mayor could charge a different rate, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg.
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England’s World Cup Campaign and Heatwave Deliver Powerful Midweek Boost for UK Hospitality
England’s second group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another significant boost for the UK’s hospitality sector…
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MPs Press Treasury on Hospitality Support, VAT and Burnham Business Rates Pledge
Hospitality policy came under scrutiny in the House of Commons on Monday as MPs questioned the Government on support for pubs, bars and tourism businesses, including calls for a lower VAT rate in Northern Ireland and questions over a business rates pledge associated with Andy Burnham.
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England’s Opening World Cup Victory over Croatia Gave a Boost to Pubs Across the Country
England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia gave a boost to pubs across the country.
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Essex Pub Group Opens Eighth Venue in Castle Hedingham
Family-run Essex pub group Marjoram Pubs is opening its eighth site this weekend, with The Elms in Castle Hedingham welcoming customers for the first time.
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Burnham’s Business Rates Proposals Raise Questions Over Growth and Competitiveness
With Andy Burnham now emerging as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, debate around his proposals on business rates and support for high streets, hospitality and smaller businesses is likely to intensify.
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Scotland’s World Cup Campaign Delivers Strong On-Trade Boost North of the Border Despite Morocco Defeat
Scotland’s World Cup clash with Morocco provided a significant boost to hospitality venues north of the border, with pubs recording almost 50% higher draught sales than normal trading levels despite Steve Clarke’s side suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat.
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