World Cup Boosts Bar and Pub Trade by 16%, New Research Finds
New research from payments provider Dojo has shown hospitality venues enjoyed a 16% boost in spending during the World Cup, compared with the previous month,…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Decline as World Cup and Warm Weather Boost Trading
The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies have continued its downward trend, falling 15% from 279 in May 2026 to 237…
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Starmer Signals World Cup Bank Holiday Could be on the Cards if England Win
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has given his clearest signal yet that a bonus bank holiday could be announced should England go all the way…
Read more...Pubs to Stay Open Until 5am for England v Mexico World Cup Match
Pubs and bars will be able to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can come together to watch the World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.
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Champions League Final Bookings in UK Bars and Pubs Surge by 1300%, According to New Data
With less than one day to go until the UEFA Champions League final, UK Google searches for ‘pubs showing Champions League final’ have surged by…
Read more...Almost 12 Million Extra Pints Expected During The Six Nations In £60 Million Boost To The British Beer And Pub Sector
The British Beer & Pub Association estimates that the tournament will generate nearly £60 million in additional revenue for the sector compared with a typical…
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SBPA Welcomes Aberdeen’s World Cup Licensing Extension And Urges Other Boards To Follow
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has warmly welcomed Aberdeen City Licensing Board’s decision to grant a blanket 3am licensing extension for the duration…
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Slow Start To July But Cider Shines
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise fell below last year’s levels in the first week of July, despite support from warm weather and major events,…
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Government Extension To Licensing Hours Continues As Lionesses Progress To Final
Following England’s 2–1 comeback against Italy in the semi-final, the Government has confirmed a temporary extension to licensing hours across England and Wales for the UEFA Women’s…
Read more...Hospitality Sector Set For £71m Cash Injection From England’s Women’s Euros Final
The Women’s Euros Final is expected to give the UK economy an additional £183.7m as football fans across the nation tune in to watch England…
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£20.1m To Be Spent At Hospitality Venues During Tonight’s England V Italy Semi-Final Match
The hospitality industry can look forward to an influx of £32 million from football fans over the Women’s Euros Semi-finals, as consumers head to pubs,…
Read more...Women’s Euros Set to Drive Massive Pub Trade Boost
The upcoming Women’s European Championship is poised to deliver a significant windfall for Britain’s pub and hospitality sector, with industry analysts predicting substantial increases in…
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England’s First Women’s Euros Match To Generate £32m For The Hospitality Sector
UK consumers are forecast to spend £31.9m at hospitality venues as they watch England’s first match against France in the Women’s Euros tournament, a new…
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The Hospitality Sector Is Set For A £259.3m Boost From The 2025 Women’s Euros Tournament
A new report reveals the Women’s Euros tournament (2 Jul – 27 Jul) is set to give the hospitality industry a £259.3m boost, as consumers…
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Star Pubs Invests Over £100,000 Supporting Women’s Sports This Summer
Star Pubs is spending over £100,000 helping pubs to capitalise on the business boosting opportunities presented by the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and Heineken…
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