Hot Weather Fails to Lift UK On Trade as Outlet Numbers Fall and Spend Slows
New data from The Oxford Partnership’s Market Watch, in collaboration with Vianet, shows the UK On Trade closed July on a weak note, with falling…
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Food and Drink
Health Body Advises Public To Be Vigilant Of Rising Foodborne Illnesses
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has advised the public to be vigilant as new figures show infections from a type of bacteria that…
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Brits Say Pub Tax Is Unfair – And 3 Out Of 4 Young Voters Could Make It An Election Issue
Britons believe the tax system is failing the nation’s pubs, as new polling shows that nearly three-quarters consider business rates unfair – and more than…
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Atherton Community Pub Reopens Following £170,000 Makeover
The Kings Head, formerly The Weavers Rest, located at 8 Market Place in Atherton, officially reopened on Friday 8th August following a significant investment of…
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Pasta Evangelists Unveils Plans To Launch 100 UK Restaurants Creating Up To 1,500 Jobs
Pasta Evangelists has unveiled plans to open 100 restaurants across the UK over the next five years. Working alongside its franchise partners, the company will…
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Coventry Community Pub Reopens Following Almost £380,000 Makeover
The Hastings on 41 Clay Lane in Coventry reopened on Friday 1st August following an investment of almost £380,000. The pub is part of Proper…
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On Premise Drinks Sales Hold Level In Late July
Bursts of warm weather helped On Premise operators and suppliers to bring drinks sales level year-on-year in late July, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks…
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Brunch Rises While Lunch Loses Out: UK Eating Out Market Adjusts to New Rhythms
According to recent data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel, dinner remains the most popular day-part, with its share increasing by 0.9 percentage…
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Bank of England Delivers Fifth Rate Cut as Hospitality Sector Seeks Relief
The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4% following a closely contested vote that required an unprecedented second ballot, offering potential respite…
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Glebe Farm Foods’ PureOaty Range Adds Two More Great Taste Awards to its Growing Collection
Glebe Farm Foods, the Cambridgeshire-based family business renowned for its 100% British gluten free oat products, is proud to announce that two of its PureOaty…
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Falling Orders Keep Restaurants’ Delivery and Takeaway Revenue Flat in June
Top restaurant groups’ delivery and takeaway sales by value were virtually flat year-on-year in June 2025, according to the latest edition of CGA by NIQ’s…
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Greene King Pub Partners on Track to Invest £27 Million in Pubs in 2025
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, is on course to invest £27 million in its pub estate during…
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Butcombe Group Reports Sector LFL Growth
Bristol based pub operator Butcombe Group has reported a strong start to the year, delivering 9.8% LFL growth for the first half of the year…
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Government “Pricing People Out of Pub” CAMRA Warns
Nearly half of UK pubgoers are cutting back on pub visits as cost pressures bite. The Chancellor is warned that the cost-of-living crisis is pricing…
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Cheshire Pub Reopens With Fresh New Look Following £160K Investment
The Bull’s Head in Lymm has reopened following a £160,000 refurbishment by independent brewer Hydes, bringing a stylish new interior and enhanced guest experience to…
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