Summer Set For Record-Breaking No And Low Beer Sales, BBPA Statistics Show
June and July have become two of the most popular months for No and Low beer sales, new British Beer and Pub Association figures show….
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Hospitality
All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
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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National Pubwatch Urges ‘Partnership Working’ To Improve Safety Of Women In Night-Time Economy
National Pubwatch has urged the Government to work with local Pubwatches to help tackle predatory behaviour against women in the night-time economy. The call comes…
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Wetherspoons Reports Strong Sales Growth Despite Industry Headwinds
JD Wetherspoon has delivered solid trading performance in the face of significant cost pressures, with like-for-like sales climbing 5.1% in the 12 weeks to 20…
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Hull Community Pub Reopens Following Almost £300,000 Makeover
The Drake on Bodmin Road in Bransholme, Hull officially reopened last Thursday 10th July following a transformational investment of almost £300,000. The pub is part…
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Hospitality & Leisure Benefits From Return-To-Office
Barclays Business Prosperity research into the performance and outlook of the Hospitality and Leisure (H&L) sector reveals that business optimism has been buoyed by after-work…
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HMRC Target Tax-Avoiding Restaurants And Takeaways In “Naming And Shaming” Campaign
HMRC is cracking down on tax-avoiding restaurants and takeaways, naming and shaming 98 restaurant businesses in a single day, says UHY Hacker Young, the national…
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The Old Plough Reopens Following £550k Transformation
The Old Plough in Ashton on Mersey has officially reopened its doors following an extensive £550k refurbishment, as part of a major ongoing investment programme…
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UK Food Inflation to Peak at 5.1% in 2025, Warns IGD
IGD’s latest Viewpoint report, UK Food Inflation Forecasts 2025–2027, warns that retail food inflation is set to peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025, significantly outpacing general inflation. This…
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Langham Pink Run Unites People Across Ten Cities For Global Charity Initiative
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) recently concluded its inaugural Langham Pink Run, a global series of charity walks and sprints blending wellness, connection and giving. Launched…
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Christie & Co Reports Continued Demand And Resilience In The UK Pub & Restaurant Market Amid Challenging Economic Landscape
Business property adviser Christie & Co has launched its Pubs & Restaurants Market Review, which reflects on activity, trends and challenges faced by hospitality businesses…
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Turning The Tables: How UK Restaurants And Bars Can Thrive In 2025, And What Lies Ahead In 2026
By Mark Edwards, audit partner and head of Leisure & Hospitality at BDO (https://www.bdo.co.uk) The UK’s restaurant and bar sector stands at a pivotal moment….
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Hospitality Sector’s Devastating Reckoning
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. The chickens have come home to roost, and the carnage is exactly as predicted. This week’s ONS figures and…
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Women’s Euros Bringing “July Jump” for Drinks as England Reach Semi-Final
England have reached the semi-final of the UEFA Women’s European Championships following dramatic penalty shootout, and pubs will stay open late for the match. England…
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Hospitality Calendar: Five Unmissable Events to Supercharge Your August
By Carl Johnson, specialist hospitality finance lease provider at Anglo Scottish (www.angloscottishfinance.co.uk) Could putting your own twist on Afternoon Tea Week make all the difference?…
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