Punch Pubs & Co Acquires The Crown Pub in Market Drayton
Pub company Punch Pubs & Co has proudly added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Crown in Market Drayton. The town centre…
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The UK Cities Where You Can Get A Pint For Under £3, Study Reveals
The study by QR Code Generator has identified the UK cities offering the lowest priced drinks, finding the average cost of a pint in each….
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Hospitality Sees “Marginal Growth” But Stability At Risk From New Wave Of Government Costs
Britain’s pubs, restaurants and hotels market has achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by…
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Market Taverns Appoints COO
Market Taverns Ltd the privately owned pub company operating 15 pubs in central London has promoted Adrian Laws to Chief Operating Officer. Adrian joined Market…
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First Public House On King’s Road In Over 100 Years
Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Three Cheers Pub Co. have acquired the lease for 224-226 King’s Road, London and will transform the…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires of Four Pubs From Leicester-Based Brewing Company Everards
Punch Pubs & Co has acquired of four pubs from Leicester-based brewing company Everards and have been welcomed into Punch’s Leased and Tenanted estate. Stephen…
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St Austell Brewery Launches One Of South West’s Biggest Schemes To Reduce Its Pub Waste By 80%
St Austell Brewery has launched an ambitious recycling initiative to reduce the general waste in its managed pubs by 80%. The new initiative, in partnership…
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Tax Red Tape’s Huge Cost To Small Firms Revealed In New Report
A new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed the huge burden of tax compliance on small businesses. • The cost of…
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New Business Rates Reform Law A ‘Landmark Moment’
The Government has passed new legislation imposing up to 20% on rates bills for larger property occupiers in England from 1 April 2026, despite objections…
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Shepherd Neame Reshapes Leadership as Pubs MD Steps Down
Independent Kent brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has announced a senior leadership change as part of a wider strategic shift, confirming that Jonathon Swaine,…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Remains Calm Amidst Global Economic Crosscurrents
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) indicates a continued easing of inflationary pressures, with the Index remaining relatively flat in February, falling by…
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Consumer Spending Grows at Smaller Rate But Hospitality Thrives
Consumer card spending grew just 0.5 per cent year-on-year in March – lower than February’s 1.0 per cent growth and less than the latest CPIH…
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Heineken ® to Boost Bar Incomes by Turning Them Into Film Sets
HEINEKEN is strengthening its commitment to the bar industry with the launch of ‘Starring Bars’ – a new initiative as part of its wider ‘Back…
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Brakspear Expands Honeycomb Houses With Acquisition Of Cirencester Hotel
Pub operator Brakspear is expanding its Honeycomb Houses managed division with the acquisition of The Kings Head in Cirencester, a large town centre hotel, restaurant…
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Sick Days Are Costing The Industry £305 Million Annually
Recent research conducted by the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) and KAM reveals the scale of employee absenteeism and its financial impact on business owners in…
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