Government Announces New funding for Hospitality and Tourism
Pubs, museums and sports clubs across the United Kingdom have been given vital funding from Government to secure their future for generations to come. Forty-five…
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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.
National Pubwatch Extends Free Educational Film Series To Help Pubs
National Pubwatch (NPW), which works to promote safe, secure and social drinking environments, has launched its latest range of free information films to help licensees…
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Brighton Pier Sales Group Report Sales Fall in “Challenging Environment”
Brighton Pier Group has announced a decline in total revenues due to “ongoing inflationary pressures” in its unaudited results for the six months ending 25…
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Historic Greene King Pub Reopens After Fire
The Axe & Compasses in Arkesden, Essex has reopened after a devastating fire caused by an electrical fault burned the pub down more than a…
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Night Time Economy loses £3.5 Million Due to Strikes and Could Double If Strike Action Persists into the Festive Season
The Night Time Industries Association has is waring how damaging the latest rail strikes in the UK will be for bars, clubs, venues and other…
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JD Wetherspoon Puts 11 More Pubs Up For Sale
Pub group JD Wetherspoon have put another 11 pubs up for sale following a number of recent closures in the last few years. Last year…
Read more...UK Consumer Confidence September Increase Reveals Signs of Recovery
Market research company GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has suggested that the economy may be beginning to recover, however, consumers still remain under pressure. GfK’s long-running…
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AK Whelan Management Opens 11th Site With Plans For Further Expansion
South East multiple operator, Austin Whelan, is to open his 11th site on 21st September under his family run AK Whelan Management portfolio, which consists…
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Business Rates Help And New ‘Crooked House’ Laws Needed To Stop More Pub Closures: CAMRA
Commenting on figures published by Altus Group showing that pub numbers in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest on record, Chairman of the…
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Fuller’s Managed Estate Awarded BII Sustainability Champion Status
Fuller’s is delighted to announce that all 197 pubs and hotels in its managed estate have been awarded BII Sustainability Champion status – making Fuller’s…
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50% Rise in Pubs ‘Vanishing’ During Second Quarter of 2023
The number of pubs ‘vanishing’ from the English and Welsh communities that they once served, having called last orders for the final time, increased sharply…
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Dreary July Figure Sparks Calls For Small Business Support In Autumn Statement
July saw GDP fall by 0.5%, dampening hopes of a third quarter recovery in small business confidence levels Responding to Office for National Statistics figures…
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Hospitality Action Launches Step-By-Step Guide To Wellbeing
A Step-by-Step wellbeing guide has been launched by UK charity Hospitality Action, as it encourages employees to sign up to its Walk for Wellbeing fundraising…
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Hospitality Leaders Call For Unity And Collaboration From The Industry…
….to improve the perception of hospitality careers and attract more young people Senior leaders from the hospitality and foodservice industry came together at the Arena…
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St Austell Brewery Acquires The Bath Pub Company
South West based brewer St Austell Brewery has acquired The Bath Pub Company in a deal which sees St Austell take over the operation of…
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