Happy Christmas For Drinks Sales After Late Surge
A flurry of drinks sales over Christmas and New Year helped On Premise operators and suppliers end 2024 with a fortnight of strong real-terms growth….
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Food and Drink
The New World Trading Company Reports Growth and Announces Future Plans
Pub and restaurant group The New World Trading Company (NWTC), supported by Graphite Capital, has reported a 5.5% growth in like-for-like sales during the festive…
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Greene King Plans for £40m Brewery Approved
A major milestone has been reached for a £40 million brewery development in Bury St Edmunds, as local authorities have officially approved the project. The…
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Licensees of Cambridge’s Famous Portland Arms Pub Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of one of its Partners. Steve and…
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Pub Numbers Increase Across Towns & Cities Study Reveals
Despite the downward trend in the number of UK pubs, a new study from SumUp, a provider of POS systems, has identified the UK cities…
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A Taste of Tradition: New Pub to Open in Camden
The team behind the renowned restaurants Le Bab and the Kebab Queen is set to launch a new venture, a traditional British pub named The…
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Pre-Christmas Trading Provides Welcome boost as Wider Market Sees “Modest Growth”
A special weekly edition of the Hospitality Business Tracker – produced by CGA by NIQ, in partnership with RSM UK – shows Britain’s leading hospitality…
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The 5 Key Festive Days Delivered a Strong Performance for the UK On Trade but a Damp Squib for New Year’s
A total of 34.8 Million pints of draught beer and cider were sold over the key 5 festive trading days Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing…
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Community Campaign to Revive Historic Village Pub Gains Momentum
A determined campaign to breathe new life into a cherished village pub is gathering significant support from local residents and beyond. The Elm Tree Inn,…
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Sector Set for New Year’s Eve Boost- Reflecting Shift in UK Hospitality Trends
The UK hospitality and on-trade sector is gearing up for a promising New Year’s Eve, with spending in pubs, bars, and restaurants expected to provide…
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Increase in Company Insolvencies Predicted in 2025
Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs…
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Barclaycard Analysis Highlights Modest Growth in Hospitality Sector Amid Challenging Landscape
Consumer spending patterns in 2024 reveal cautious optimism for the UK hospitality sector, with pubs and restaurants experiencing modest yet encouraging growth despite ongoing challenges….
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500,000 New Entrepreneurs Needed in New Year to “Unlock Opportunities”
A better work / life balance and greater independence are more important to most people starting a business and working for themselves than creating personal…
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Self Assessment Wrap for 40,000 Festive Filers says HMRC
More than 4,400 Self Assessment customers, including those in the hospitality sector filed their tax return online on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
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Pub Numbers Drop Below 39,000 As More Than 34 A Month Lost In 2024
The number of pubs being lost for good from the English and Welsh communities that they once served, rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more than 34…
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