Bank of England Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has announced a further reduction in interest rates, cutting them by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5%. This decision…
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Business
All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Boxpark Shoreditch Secures Extended Lease Until September 2025
Boxpark’s Shoreditch venue has received a lease extension, allowing it to continue operating until the end of September 2025. The extension was granted following strong…
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Jennings Brewery To Return To Brewing In Cockermouth Under New Ownership
The historic Jennings Brewery located in Cockermouth, Cumbria, has been acquired by two local business owners and entrepreneurs. The acquisition of the brewery for an…
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Brakspear Takes Top Spot In National Survey Of Licensees
Brakspear has been named the best pub operator in an annual survey of pub tenants and lessees in the UK. In The Licensee Index by…
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Hospitality Industry in Crisis: Night-Time Czar Demands Government Action
One of Labour’s top business supporters has issued a stark warning to chancellor Rachel Reeves that her Budget will cripple businesses and lead to swathes…
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Company Of Cooks Cements Its Position In The City
Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with all the Livery venues in its portfolio, securing over £18million in retained business in the City. The…
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Campaign for Pubs Raises Concerns Over Government’s Approach to Competition Regulation
The Campaign for Pubs has voiced significant concerns about the Government’s recent decision to replace the head of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a…
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Consumers Warned To Brace Themselves For Escalating Prices With “Double Whammy Alcohol Tax Grab”
Consumers are being warned to expect substantial price rises on their favourite alcoholic drinks as Government is set to make a double whammy tax grab….
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Pub Chain Estimates Brits Will Sink 130,000 Pints During This Year’s Six Nations
Nationwide pub chain, Social Pub and Kitchen, has announced that it anticipates selling 130,000 pints of Guinness during the Six Nations – that’s an average…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Government’s Relentless Tax Assault on Hospitality
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. As February 1st arrives, so does yet another hammer blow to the UK’s struggling hospitality and licensed on-trade sector….
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Growth Plan Must Include Foundation Economy
Following the Chancellors plans for economic growth announced yesterday (January 29) UKHospitality is urging the Chancellor to bring forward a specific growth plan for hospitality,…
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St Austell Brewery Expands Managed Pub Estate in West Cornwall with The Godolphin
St Austell Brewery has acquired the lease of one of Cornwall’s most iconic pubs. The Godolphin in Marazion joins the company’s 46-strong managed pub estate….
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Pints, Points & Pubs: Six Nations Fans Drive Beer Sales Sky High
The Six Nations Championship isn’t just a festival of rugby—it’s a golden opportunity for pubs and bars. With fans packing in to watch the action,…
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Hospitality Sector Faces Growing Challenges as Closures Continue
The UK hospitality industry experienced a turbulent final quarter of 2024, with an average of more than eight venues shutting their doors each day, according…
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Chancellor Must Put VAT Relief Back on the Table for Spring Budget to Prevent Industry Collapse Says NTIA
The UK’s nightlife and hospitality sector is in critical condition as businesses brace for a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced relief. Despite a…
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