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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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
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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BII Open Letter to Chancellor as Members Prepare for the Worst
Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has written an open letter to the Chancellor, calling for the cancellation of the planned…
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Admiral Taverns Leads The Way In UK-Wide Pub Licensee Survey
Admiral Taverns has once again ranked first in the annual independent licensee sentiment tracker for the UK’s leased and tenanted pub sector (‘The Licensee Index’…
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SquareMeal Names BANK Bristol in UK’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2025
© Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, BANK Bristol has been included in SquareMeal’s prestigious list of…
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NTIA Urges UK Mayors To Follow Andy Burnham’s Lead In Investing In Sustainable Transport
The (NTIA) is urging mayors and local leaders across the UK to follow the example set by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in addressing the…
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Nearly-Flat GDP Growth Is Reflection Of Difficult Trading Conditions, Says Small Firms
The Government must now make good on its statements that growth is its number one priority – its recent call for regulators to put forward…
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Calls to Reduce VAT in Hospitality Revived in Parliament
The debate surrounding VAT reductions for the UK hospitality sector was reignited in Parliament this week as MP Emma Lewell-Buck questioned Chancellor Rachel Reeves on…
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Stonegate Group Reports Record-Breaking Festive Trading
Stonegate Group has announced a strong trading performance over the recent festive period, with several of its brands achieving record-breaking results. The group’s managed pubs…
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Registered Company Insolvencies Decrease To 23,872, As Of 2024
According to the latest government statistics, the number of registered company insolvencies across the UK has decreased to 23,872, reflecting a reduction of 5% compared…
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Scottish Budget Leaves Thousands Of Venues Worse Off
Hospitality venues in Scotland will be left worse off than their UK counterparts as a result of the SNP Government’s spending plans, UK Hospitality Scotland…
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Outlet ‘Churn’ Keeps Hospitality Vibrant Despite Closures
New openings continue to flow into hospitality despite thousands of closures in the last few years, CGA by NIQ’s RISE solution shows. The data points…
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Pub Operator Young’s Unveil Strong Festive Trading Results
Pub operator Young’s is the latest pub company to reveal a strong trading performance over the festive season. In a statement the company says it…
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Pub Cultures ‘Matching’ Event Launches Unique Creative Partnerships
A unique event was held at Board in the Southampton recently to match pub owners with local artists. Southampton Forward’s Pub Cultures project wants to…
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