£27 million Boost for Pubs This Quarter Final Weekend!
Pubs could generate an additional £27.5 million from pint sales alone for Saturday’s England match against Norway, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
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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…
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Littlehampton’s The Crown Reopens Following Community-Focused Refurbishment
The Crown, located in Littlehampton, officially opened on Thursday 25th of June following a transformational investment of more than £287,208…
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England’s Winning Streak to Add an Extra £385m to the UK Economy During Quarter-final Match
England’s Quarter-final match against Norway is set to generate an additional £385.5m for the UK economy, according to the latest predictions.
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JD Wetherspoon Set to Open Its New Pub at University of Surrey on Tuesday 14 July
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub at University of Surrey on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
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GLP-1 Reshape Consumer Spending as Diners Cut Alcohol, Snacks and Portion Sizes New Findings Show
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is reshaping Britain’s hospitality industry, as consumers cut back on alcohol, snacks and dining out, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
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England’s Winning Streak To Add An Extra £385m To The UK Economy During Their Quarter-Final Match
England’s Quarter-final match against Norway is set to generate an additional £385.5m for the UK economy, according to the latest predictions.
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Stretton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £195,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Beech Hotel on Derby Road in Stretton, officially reopened on Saturday 27th June, following a transformational combined investment…
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Shepherd Neame named Supreme Champions at the Family Business Awards
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been named Supreme Champion Family Business of the Year at the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026.
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
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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…
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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…
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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...World Cup Summer Expected to Deliver £4.2bn Boost to Food and Drink Sector as Live Screenings Provide Boost to Venues
New analysis indicates that the UK food and drink sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with pubs…
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RAD Hotel Group acquires the Five-Star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa
Independently-owned RAD Hotel Group has today (Wednesday, 1st July) announced the landmark acquisition of the five-star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon.
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