Stonegate Group Invests £100 Million in 2024 to Elevate its Estate
Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has invested more than £100 million in 2024 to enhance its estate of 4,500 pubs, bars and venues….
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Hospitality Sector Faces Crisis as Insolvencies Soar
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has issued a stark warning about the perilous state of the hospitality sector as new…
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Carlsberg and Britvic Merger Approved by UK and EU Authorities
The highly anticipated merger between Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, and soft drinks company Britvic has received approval from both the UK’s Competition and Markets…
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170 Hospitality Bosses Call For Business Rates Action At The Budget
In an open letter to the Chancellor, the CEOs of Britain’s most well-known and biggest pub groups – Fuller’s, Greene King, JD Wetherspoons, Stonegate Group…
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High Street Closures No Surprise Says CAMRA
Pubs, banks and pharmacies made up half of the closures on Britain’s High Streets in the first six months of this year, according to research…
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ICO Launches New Tool To Generate Privacy Notices For The Hospitality Sector
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a new, quick and easy-to-use tool to help small organisations and sole traders in the hospitality sector create…
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Support Hub Created For Hospitality Businesses Affected By Riots
As riots and violent disorder struck Britain’s towns and high streets over the weekend, UKHospitality has published a support hub for affected businesses and staff….
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WTTC Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 24th Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its latest round of high-profile speakers for its upcoming Global Summit, featuring top leaders from the…
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Edinburgh Set For 30% Sales Increase As Festivals Kicks Off
Hospitality is set to be one of the major beneficiaries as world-leading festivals kick off today. Almost 250,000 people attended the Edinburgh Fringe and other…
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Interest Rates Cut For First Time In More Than Four Years
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5%. The Bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted five to…
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CAMRA Hits Out at Whitebread “Mass Pub Closures”
The Campaign for Real Ale has expressed ‘utter dismay’ over plans to close sites next to Premier Inns The Campaign for Real Ale has challenged…
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Hospitality Sector Insolvencies Suffers Most Insolvencies Amidst Sector Struggles
In the last 12 months, company insolvencies have increased in the hospitality sector more than in any other sector, according to the latest insolvency figures…
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Greene King Pub Partners Raise Over £55,000 For Macmillan Cancer Support
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has raised over £55,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The trade event and…
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Bristol Hoteliers Welcome Green Party’s Support For Hospitality Sector
Bristol Hoteliers have welcomed a strong show of support from Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer after a roundtable discussion on hospitality in central Bristol and…
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Colliers Outline Ten Point Business Rates Manifesto For Growth
“Whichever the outcome of the General Election on Thursday, the new government cannot afford to continue brushing business rates reform under the carpet.” says John…
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