Historic Family Brewery Buys The Pub Next Door
The 182-year-old Wiltshire family brewery Arkell’s has bought The Old Stocks Inn at Stow-on-the-Wold, a 17th century coaching inn, which happens to be right next door…
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Threatened British Beer Exports
UK Brewers have been hit by a surprise “beer can tax” after it emerged that lager, stout and pale ale will be subject to a…
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Inflation Bites into Fast-Food Profits
Following a period of relative stability in 2024, entering 2025 inflationary pressures in the UK’s economy have resurfaced according to a survey from market intelligence…
Read more...Government Unveils Licensing Law Overhaul to Boost UK Hospitality and Nightlife Economy
The UK hospitality sector is set for a significant shake-up as the government announces plans to reform licensing laws, offering pubs, clubs, and restaurants greater…
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UK Foodservice Delivery Market to Hit £14.3bn in 2025
The UK foodservice delivery market is forecast to grow by 3.1% in 2025, reaching £14.3 billion, according to the Lumina Intelligence Foodservice Delivery Report 2025….
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Craft Guild Of Chefs Announces New Deadline For National Chef Of The Year Entries
In response to valuable feedback from previous competitors, the Craft Guild of Chefs has extended the deadline for its most prestigious competition, the National Chef…
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CAMRA Warns of More Shuttered Pubs as Tax Changes Come into Force
The consumer group fears that more pubs will close their doors because of the extra costs of National Insurance rises and an increase in business…
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Scottish Small Brewers Welcome New Pub Tenant Right to a Guest Beer
Changes enacted today mean that around 700 pub tenants will have a new right to stock a guest beer in Scotland, which could expand consumer…
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The New Albion is Back with a Bang!
The New Albion pub in Widnes has reopened following a £230k investment from pub company Punch Pubs & Co. The Cookhouse pub, which closed in…
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Weather Warms Up Drinks Sales To Continue Strong Spring
On Premise venues and suppliers have generated solid growth in drinks sales in March thanks to brighter weather, the Six Nations and St Patrick’s Day….
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Lomond Leisure Group Revamps Glasgow Bar With Star Pubs
The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) – which operates five hospitality venues in Scotland – is embarking on a joint £275,000 revamp of the Van Winkle…
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50% Of Guests Order In Or Dine Out When Staying In A Hotel
Rather than eating in a hotel restaurant or getting room service, half of hotel guests are likely to order food for delivery or dine at…
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Shepherd Neame Unveils A £1.2m Refurbishment At The Westminster Arms
Shepherd Neame has undertaken a £1.2 million transformation of its landmark London pub in the heart of the political scene, The Westminster Arms. The new-look…
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Belhaven Pub Partners Has Opened Its First Franchise Pub In Scotland
The Tarbet in Edinburgh – formally known as The Centurion – has re-opened as a Nest Pub after a £285,00 investment by pub owner Belhaven…
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Reduced Profitability Leads To Small Business Closures As Spring Statement Looms
The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the number of active small businesses in the UK has fallen in the past…
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