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Administrations Rise Due to Cost Pressures and Uncertainty

Stats released today by The Insolvency Service reveal that administrations were 44% higher than in July 2026, and 60% higher than in August 2025. Administration numbers have been volatile in recent months, driven by over 250 connected companies in the Real Estate sector entering administration.

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Fair Tax Deal Would Boost Pubs — Without It, Thousands Could Shut Survey Reveals

The Government has a huge opportunity at the Budget to unlock investment, skilled jobs and growth in communities across the UK – or risk the…

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SLTA Presses New PM and Holyrood on Engagement and Fair Competition

THE SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) today releases its Summer On-Trade Market Insight Report, highlighting the continued challenges facing Scotland’s pubs, bars and licensed hospitality…

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800 Hospitality Businesses Urge Prime Minister to Make Good on VAT Pledge

An unprecedented coalition of more than 800 hospitality businesses have come together as part of the #VATs TheProblem campaign to write an open letter to…

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