Herts Pubs Company Appoints New Executive Chef, Joe Walker
Hertfordshire-based hospitality group, Herts Pubs Company, has appointed Joe Walker as the group’s Executive Chef, leading the kitchen team at The Cock in Hitchin, along…
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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 Insolvencies Jumped Even Before Middle East Conflict, With More Pain To Come
Company insolvency statistics released earlier this month show accommodation and food services insolvencies jumped 22% month-on-month from 222 in January 2026 to 270 in February…
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Tube Strikes to Hit London Trade as Six Walkouts Confirmed for Spring
London’s pubs, bars, restaurants and venues face a damaging spring as a protracted industrial dispute on the London Underground threatens to deter customers and staff…
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Stonegate Offloads 100+ Pubs as Sector Pressures Persist
One of the UK’s largest pub operators has continued to reshape its estate, disposing of more than 100 venues over the past year as trading…
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Jobs at Risk as Franco Manca Plans Closures Amid Cost Pressures
Up to 225 jobs are at risk after sourdough pizza operator Franco Manca confirmed it intends to close around 16 sites as part of a…
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Hospitality Hit Hardest by Inflation Over the Past Decade
The cost of running a business has risen significantly in the past decade, reshaping the business landscape across the UK. However, new research suggests that…
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Veeno Wine Bar Chain Falls Into Administration For Second Time
Italian wine bar group Veeno has entered administration for the second time in less than a decade, raising fresh concerns about the mounting pressures facing…
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Foodservice Inflation Dips Slightly In February, But Geopolitical Risks Loom Large
Food and drink prices in the foodservice sector recorded a minor month-on-month decline of -0.2% in February, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and…
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Punch Pubs and Sara Cox Team Up To Show the True Economic & Social Value of Pubs
Punch Pubs & Co, one of the largest pub companies in the UK, in partnership with Northumbria University, Newcastle, and supported by celebrity ambassador, Sara…
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Abu Dhabi Investor Acquires Caring Empire In £1.4bn Landmark Deal
One of the most significant ownership changes in the history of British hospitality has been confirmed, with restaurateur Richard Caring agreeing to transfer a controlling…
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Spring Boost Lifts UK Hospitality, But Full Recovery Still Out of Reach
New data from The Oxford Partnership reveals that the UK On Trade showed clear signs of recovery in March, with stronger demand, longer visits, and…
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The Oak Tree Inn in Middleton St George is Set for a New Chapter This May
The Oak Tree Inn in Darlington is undergoing a transformative investment with leading pub company Punch Pubs & Co, ahead of its reopening to the…
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Independent Breweries Capitalise On Local Roots To Win Over Consumers Despite Tough Trading Conditions
Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures, the UK’s small and independent breweries have shown how acting nimbly and capitalising on local roots…
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The Queen’s Head, Weybridge Reopens Following Refurbishment
The Queen’s Head in Weybridge has officially reopened its doors following a transformative refurbishment, as part of Heartwood Collection’s recently announced £1.5 million investment across…
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Historic Lynton Pub Set to Reopen Following Careful Restoration
One of Lynton’s most popular pubs has reopened with a new look following a recent restoration The Crown, which was taken on by West Country…
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