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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Amber Taverns Continues Southern Expansion with Seven-Figure Salisbury Investment
Amber Taverns is continuing its expansion into the south of England with a seven-figure investment in its first Wiltshire pub, Cooper & Co in Salisbury, which…
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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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The £95 Restaurant Ripple Effect: How Dining Out Drives Spending Beyond the Bill
OpenTable has launched its 2026 Restaurant Impact Report, new research exploring the vital role restaurants play in local economies, communities and everyday life, and the…
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Bidfood Celebrates Three Years Championing Food and Drink SMEs Through its Open Doors Programme
Bidfood has marked the third anniversary of its Open Doors Programme, celebrating 33 innovative food and drink suppliers it has introduced into the wholesale market….
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Scottish Government Backs #VATSTHEPROBLEM Campaign
As a result of the industry-wide open letter, which was signed by the likes of Tom Kitchin, Lorna McNee and the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh,…
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Welsh Councils Forced to Scrap Holiday Tax Plans After Mass Opposition
Three Welsh councils have either voted against or suspended plans to introduce a holiday tax, after its consultations revealed mass opposition to the proposed new…
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Boarded-Up high Streets Brought Back to Life with £210m Boost
Boarded-up pubs and other derelict high street buildings are to be converted into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs under a £210m government package announced…
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West Yorkshire Operator Takes on Three Star Leases
TL Inns run by Tony Lumb has taken on three Star leases in West Yorkshire and is currently undertaking refurbishments with Star Pubs at all…
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South West Ale Trail Spanning 150 Pubs Launches During Cask Ale Week
Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.
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Foodservice Price Inflation Persists As Sector Costs Increase
Food and drink prices in hospitality rose by 0.2% month-on-month in July, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals.
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PM Backs End To Football’s In-Stand Drinking Ban, But Police Urge Caution
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the law preventing football supporters from drinking alcohol in view of the pitch should be reconsidered. He called it a discriminatory restriction rooted in a different era for the sport.
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Global Chefs Event Hosted by Wales Declared an Overwhelming Success
Wales enjoyed four days in the global spotlight in May when nearly 1,000 delegates from 70 countries attended the 41st Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 – the largest global event for chefs.
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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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