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Drop the Pint Day Sees Venues Across the UK Offer Pints at Lower German Tax Rates

Pubs, bars and taprooms across the UK will be pouring pints at Germany’s lower tax rates today (Friday 9 October) as part of the Drop the Pint Day to highlight the potential benefits of a lower tax on pub beer ahead of the Budget later this month.

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Christie & Co Reports 22% Rise in Pubs and Restaurants Brought to Market this Year

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has today launched its Pubs & Restaurants Market Review 2026, which provides insight into transaction activity, buyer demand,…

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Blueprint for the High Street: UKHospitality Launches Placemaking Report

UKHospitality’s Placemaking report, launched this week sets out 33 clear recommendations for Government and local authorities to reduce the costly and burdensome red-tape holding hospitality…

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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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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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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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