North West Operators to Take on Two Star Leases Within Weeks of Each Other
North West operators, James Nolan and Dean Jones are taking on the leases of two Star Pubs within weeks of each other– The Royal Oak…
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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.
Fragile Gains in Small Business Confidence at Risk From April Cost Rises
Small business confidence is crawling back from historic lows – but without government action, fresh cost pressures could drag it straight back down, the Federation…
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Marston’s Recognised at Downing Street for Leadership in Supporting Prison Leavers into Employment
Marston’s was represented at 10 Downing Street this week, as its very own Senior EDI & Communities Manager, Todd Lockley, joined fellow employers and Employment…
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Edinburgh hotel recognised at Scottish Excellence Awards
AN EDINBURGH hotel has been recognised at the Scottish Excellence Awards, winning Group Hotel of the Year, following a year of measurable improvements in guest…
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Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Steadies but Costs Weaken Small Businesses
Hospitality leaders remain cautious about the future despite a steady level of optimism in early 2026, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ,…
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National Chef of the Year Extends Entry Deadline Following Demand from Chefs
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced a deadline extension for this year’s National Chef of the Year competition after chefs requested additional time to…
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Shepherd Neame Launches New Sports Bar Concept ‘Sin Bin’
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame officially opened its vibrant new sports bar, Sin Bin, at Chatham’s Maritime Marina on Tuesday evening (March 31)….
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Bidfood Launches New Pub Webpage to Support Tenanted and Leased Pubs Under Pressure
Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading food wholesalers, has launched a dedicated pub webpage packed with tools to help tenanted and leased pubs tackle rising…
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Apprentice Candidate Takes On Star Pubs’ Prime Site In Stockwell
A candidate in the current Apprentice series, Priyesh Bathia, is one of four partners1 behind the opening of an Anglo-Indian pub in Stockwell early-June. The…
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Three Forces Redefining the UK Eating Out Market
New data from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index highlights reveal three major shifts shaping how UK consumers choose where to eat, as operators respond to…
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Stonegate Group Partners with Heineken on Nationwide UEFA Champions League Activation to Drive Pub Footfall
Stonegate Group has partnered with Heineken, official partner of the UEFA Champions League, to launch a nationwide consumer activation designed to drive footfall across its…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires Eight Pubs from RedCat Hospitality
The transaction supports Punch’s continued investment in high quality community pubs as part of its vision to be recognised as the UK’s 5 Star pub…
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Food Inflation Could Treble by the End of 2026, FDF Warns
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has sharply revised its forecast for UK food inflation, warning that prices could rise to at least 9% by…
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New Report Urges Government Action on Escalating Safety, Hen Welfare and Reputational Risk from Imported Eggs
A new report has revealed a dramatic surge in egg imports often produced to significantly lower food safety and hen welfare standards, creating what industry…
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Community Spirit Triumphs as Lanarkshire Venue Honoured
Uddingston is celebrating after a much-loved local hospitality venue was awarded Highly Commended Heart of the Community, at the Best Bar None national awards ceremony…
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