Night-Time Economy Needs Space to Recover, NTIA Tells Chancellor
Following Chancellor John Healey’s first major economic speech, in which he placed growth, investment and wealth creation at the heart of the Government’s agenda, the…
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Westminster Council to ‘Better Explain’ Vertical Drinking Term Amid Calls for More Support
Westminster City Council has published a revised licensing policy following a high-profile debate about what it called “vertical drinking”, and has also urged the Mayor…
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Wetherspoon to open new pub at University of St Andrews
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub at the University of St Andrews on Friday 4 September 2026 at 8am. The Red…
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‘Burnham Bounce’ Boosts Confidence, Costs Curb Investment
Hospitality has felt a ‘Burnham Bounce’, but tax burdens and political instability are holding back investment, new member survey results from UKHospitality, the British Beer…
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JD Wetherspoon Confirms Six New Pub Openings Across the UK for September
JD Wetherspoon has confirmed a further six pub openings across England and Scotland throughout September 2026, continuing a busy year of expansion for the budget…
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Pub is The Hub secures Government funding to help more pubs diversify local services
Charity Pub is The Hub is set to expand its support for licensees looking to diversify their offering, after securing renewed access to Government funding….
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Knaresborough Community Pub To Reopen Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Mother Shipton Inn in Low Bridge, has officially reopened on Thursday 27th August, following a combined investment of £250,000 with Admiral…
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Scotland’s Beer and Pub industry Supports 64,000 Jobs Contributing £2.5 Billion to Economy Report Reveals
In 2025, Scotland’s beer and pub industry contributed almost £2.5 billion to the Scottish economy, supported more than 64,000 jobs and generated nearly £1.3 billion…
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More Than Half of Scots are Cutting Back on Dining Out
New research from The Knowledge Bank, Scotland Food & Drink’s insight hub, has found that more than half of Scots (58%) say they are cutting…
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Treasury Launches Business Rates Review for Pubs and Hotels
The Treasury has launched an independent review into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels, in a move the Government says could…
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Westminster’s Draft Licensing Policy Sparks Row Over “Vertical Drinking” in West End Pubs
Westminster City Council has proposed new licensing guidance that would discourage “vertical drinking” in pubs and bars across Soho and the West End, prompting a…
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World Cup Boosts Bar and Pub Trade by 16%, New Research Finds
New research from payments provider Dojo has shown hospitality venues enjoyed a 16% boost in spending during the World Cup, compared with the previous month,…
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CAMRA Launches Recruitment Drive for New Pub and Club Campaigns Committee Panel
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has issued a call for licensees to join a newly established panel that will help shape its pub and club campaigning work.
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£10 Pints Highlight Mounting Pressure on London’s Nightlife
The price of a pint in London has crossed £10 for the first time, with several premier Mayfair venues now charging above that mark. Currently,…
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Government to Blame for Pub Closures, New Research Finds
The public holds the Government responsible for record pub closures, according to new research conducted by the Long Live the Local campaign and More in…
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