Chiswick Pubs Win Reprieve As Council Backs Down Over Riverside Seating Ban
Two riverside pubs in Chiswick have secured a victory over Hounslow Council after a row erupted over outdoor seating along the Thames at Strand-on-the-Green.
Read more...
Hospitality
All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Burnham Pledges 20% Cut to Business Rates for Pubs
Andy Burnham has pledged to reform taxes impacting Britain’s pubs and high streets, suggesting that he could slash business rates for pubs and “prioritise the businesses that bring people together”.
Read more...
England Fans’ Ears Got KANED as World Cup Celebrations Hit Jet-Engine Noise Levels
England’s dramatic World Cup victory over DR Congo sent fans into raptures last night, but new research from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA)…
Read more...
New 2026 Data Reveal the Rise of “Stealth Pints”, Health-Tracked Drinking and the Rise of Alcohol-Free Choices
Britain’s relationship with alcohol continues to evolve, with new data from KAM Insight showing the different tactics adults are employing to manage their alcohol consumption.
Read more...
174% Spike In Pub Spend At 4pm Catches Brits Leaving Work Early For Last Night’s England Game With Footfall Surging
England’s World Cup victory over DR Congo delivered another major boost for the UK’s hospitality sector, with supporters leaving work early to watch the match in pubs
Read more...
Mixed Weather Brings Soft Start To June For Drinks Sales
NIQ’s exclusive Daily Drinks Tracker, powered by CGA intelligence, shows sales in the week to Saturday 6 June were 1.5% down on the equivalent period in 2025.
Read more...
Transformed Darwen Community Pub Reopens Its Doors
The Alexandra, located on Alexandra View in Darwen, has officially reopened following a transformational investment of £323,256. The pub is part of Proper Pubs…
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.
Read more...
Hospitality VAT Petition Passed 250,000 as Campaign Officially Launches
The #VATsTheProblem petition, which was officially launched to consumers yesterday (July 1) and spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge has surpassed…
Read more...
Government Issues Pub Opening Times Update for England v Mexico on July 6
Pubs hoping to screen England’s last-16 World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday have been told they can open beyond standard licensing hours…
Read more...
Cask Ale Week 2026 Dates Announced as Industry Prepares to Celebrate Britain’s National Drink
Dates have been confirmed for this year’s Cask Ale Week, the annual nationwide celebration of Britain’s national drink, with around 10,000 pubs, bars and brewery taps set to take part.
Read more...
90% World Cup Boost for Pubs as England Progress to Last 16
Global payments company, Square, tracked how the group matches created distinct economic patterns for local businesses across major UK cities.
Read more...
£3,000 Hiring Grant ‘Won’t Be Enough’ as Hospitality Jobs Growth Stalls, Warns Employment Expert
Following the Prime Minister’s hospitality roundtable earlier this week and the announcement of a £3,000 grant for hospitality businesses hiring 18–24-year-olds…
Read more...
Scottish Hotels Urged to Check Rates Bills as Deadline to Appeal £63 million Increase Approaches
Scotland’s hotels are being urged to ‘use or lose’ their right to appeal against increases to their rateable values ahead of this month’s deadline…
Read more...
Two Thirds (70%) of Hospitality, Entertainment and Leisure Business Leaders Say Economic Uncertainty is Preventing Them From Focusing on Transition
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are heightening energy security fears and pressure on businesses, while surging demand from energy-intensive technologies is making investment in…
Read more...