Shropshire Pub Taken From Failing Local to Best in the UK in Under a Decade
The Bailey Head in Oswestry, Shropshire has been named the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) overall Pub of the Year for the first time. The…
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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.
Beer Group Chair Visits Gower Brewery
Soaring costs, the impact of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions and the urgent need for business rates reform in Wales were key issues discussed…
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Individual Restaurants Strengthens Leadership Team And Announces Record-Breaking Sales
Neve Rabbou joins the Executive Board as Group Sales and Marketing Director Individual Restaurants has announced the appointment of Neve Rabbou as Group Sales and…
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Hospitality Drives November Economic Growth
The UK economy experienced a slight return to growth in November, marking the first increase in three months. However, the 0.1% rise fell short of…
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Fuller’s Report Like-For-Like Sales Up 5.9% 41 Weeks To 11 January 2025
Pub and Hotel operator Fuller’s has revealed positive festive trading figures, as the business shared its trading statement for the 41 weeks to 11 January…
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The Landmark London Appoints Head Chef Brian Hennessy
The Landmark London has appointed Brian Hennessy as Head Chef of its iconic Winter Garden Restaurant. Brian joins the luxury five-star hotel from The Ritz London…
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UK Inflation Dips Slightly in December Amid Falling Hotel & Restaurant Costs
The UK’s inflation rate saw an unexpected decline in December, marking its first drop in three months. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),…
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Shepherd Neame Launches 2025 Spring Photography Competition
Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has launched its Spring Photography Competition for 2025, with fantastic prizes to be won. To celebrate a new year, the…
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Regulators Must Get On-Board With Small Business Growth Agenda
The Federation of Small Businesses has written to seven of the UK’s regulators with a set of measures to unlock small business growth. The regulators…
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CAMRA Calls For New Government Fund To Save Community Locals
Consumer group CAMRA wants Deputy PM Angela Rayner to introduce fund specifically to help communities take over ownership of their local pub CAMRA is calling…
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UKHospitality Warns Against ‘Damaging’ Tourist Tax
Following speculation this week about the potential introduction of a tourist tax, UKHospitality has once again highlighted the dire impacts a charge would have on…
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Proposed Tourist Tax Sparks Concerns in the UK Hospitality Industry
Holidaymakers in the UK could soon face an additional nightly charge of up to £12 per person, as reports suggest the government is exploring the…
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Happy Christmas For Drinks Sales After Late Surge
A flurry of drinks sales over Christmas and New Year helped On Premise operators and suppliers end 2024 with a fortnight of strong real-terms growth….
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Treasury Has Lost Half A Million Pounds A Day Since Double Digit Tax Hike On Scotch
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch Whisky and other spirits was increased…
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National Pubwatch Releases New “Frequently Asked Question” Films For Banned People
National Pubwatch has announced the release of a new playlist of Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) films on its YouTube page. Additional films in the new…
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