Lincolnshire Pub Launches New Services to Help Bring Locals and Families Together
A Lincolnshire pub is strengthening its role at the heart of the community with a new outdoor stage, bar and pizza oven designed to bring…
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Beer and Pub Sector Supports Almost 1 Million Jobs say BBPA
Britain’s beer and pub industry generated £37.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025, supported almost 1 million jobs, and contributed £16.8 billion in tax,…
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Irish Hospitality Insolvencies Fall by Almost a Quarter as VAT Cut Takes Effect
Company failures in the Republic of Ireland’s hospitality sector have dropped by nearly a quarter this year, new insolvency figures show, with the Government’s reduced…
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LTC Celebrates Licensed Hospitality Excellence at 2026 Awards
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has announced the winners of its 2026 Awards, celebrating the individuals and organisations leading the way in workplace wellbeing across…
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Wetherspoon profits fall despite sales growth as costs continue to weigh on pubs
J D Wetherspoon has reported a 28% fall in pre-tax profit for its latest financial year, despite a 5.2% increase in revenue and continued like-for-like…
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Hospitality Has the Highest Effective Tax Rate of Any Sector in the UK Research Reveals
New analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has highlighted the significant tax burden facing the UK’s hospitality and retail sectors, with businesses collectively paying…
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Sharp’s Brewery to Close with Loss of Up to 40 jobs
Cornish brewery Sharps will close in December with up to 40 redundancies at the site in Rock. The closure of Sharp’s Brewery, which is famous…
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St Austell Brewery Crowned Green Large Organisation of the Year at Major UK Sustainability Awards
St Austell Brewery has been named Green Large Organisation of the Year at the Green Awards UK. The award recognises businesses demonstrating exceptional leadership and…
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Cut Beer Duty to Keep Pints Affordable Government Urged
Increasing the draught discount for pubs by 30% and freezing beer duty could lead to more affordable pints and over 7,000 more jobs in the…
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Heineken in Talks to Buy 300 Stonegate Pubs in a Deal Worth £300m
Heineken is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to buy around 300 pubs from Stonegate Group, in a transaction said to be worth about £300…
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Hungry Horse Collaborates with Macmillan Cancer Support
Pub brand, Hungry Horse, has collaborated with its long-standing charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, to introduce a new Rice Bowl to its latest Autumn/Winter menu, developed to provide customers with greater choice while taking into account a range of dietary needs.
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Record Pub Spending Masks 3% Fall in Draught Beer Volumes
New data from The Oxford Partnership reveals that consumers continued to embrace the UK On Trade in August, spending more time and money in hospitality…
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Scotland’s licensed hospitality sector is contending with a fresh headwind as the growing popularity of weight-loss medications appears to be denting footfall in pubs, bars and restaurants, according to new research from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).
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Fair Tax Deal Would Boost Pubs — Without It, Thousands Could Shut Survey Reveals
The Government has a huge opportunity at the Budget to unlock investment, skilled jobs and growth in communities across the UK – or risk the…
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Ministers Signal More Flexibility for Tied Pub Tenants After Pubs Code Review
The Government has indicated it is willing to reform the rules governing tied pub tenancies, potentially giving licensees more control over what they pay for…
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