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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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
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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Starmer Resigns: What a Change at the Top Could Mean for the Hospitality Sector
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday morning, becoming the sixth occupant of Downing Street to leave office in just a decade. He has confirmed he will remain in post until a successor is in place, with the handover expected to be completed by September.
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Summer VAT Cut to Family Days Out Poised to Boost UK Hospitality, New Findings Show
The Government’s VAT cut for family days out is poised to boost UK hospitality as consumers plan to take advantage of the cost savings and go out more this summer, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
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What Could an Andy Burnham Government Mean for Business Rates and Impact Retail and Hospitality?
With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
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Hospitality Insolvencies Fall as Hot Weather Stimulates Demand
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies fell 9% month-on-month from 301 in April 2026 to 274 in May 2026, and were also down compared to the same month in 2025 (296).
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England’s World Cup Win Delivers Midweek Boost For Hospitality
England’s opening World Cup victory over Croatia provided a welcome boost for the UK’s hospitality sector on Wednesday evening, with football fans flocking to pubs and bars to watch the Three Lions begin their campaign with a win.
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NTIA Calls on Andy Burnham to Champion the Night-Time Economy at the Highest Levels of Government
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has congratulated Andy Burnham on his victory in Makerfield but has called for urgent reform.
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Bristol Community Pub Reopened Following Transformational Makeover
The Union Arms, located in Bristol, officially reopened earlier this month following a transformational investment of more than £416,000.
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Brains and Breaking Brands Collaborate To Open Brewing and Sports Led Venue In Cardiff
Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in…
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Travel Powered by Booking.com Supported €691 Billion in Economic Activity Across Europe in 2025
Booking.com and Oxford Economics today unveiled new research showing how travel demand facilitated by Booking.com is supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth across Europe…
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Lidl Opens World’s First Supermarket Pub in Northern Ireland
German discount retailer Lidl has today officially opened what is believed to be the world’s first supermarket-owned pub, a 60-seat venue called The Middle Ale, situated adjacent to its existing store in Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Hospitality Businesses Urged to Review VAT Process Before Summer Tax-Cut Takes Effect
With just one week to go until the Government’s temporary summer VAT reduction comes into force (25th June 2026), accountancy experts are arguing for small businesses to review their pricing structures, POS systems and VAT processes immediately to avoid costly mistakes.
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LTC Launches Guide To Building Neuroinclusive Workforces For Hospitality Businesses
Learning Disability Week (15 – 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways.
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