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Greene King’s Annual Charity Event Raises an Estimated £350,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Greene King brought together more than 140 supplier partners from across the hospitality industry at its fifth annual Macmillan Charity Day and Gala dinner, raising…

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Hospitality Outlets Flat in Second Quarter After Rapid Churn of Closures and Openings

The number of UK licensed premises held steady in the second quarter of 2026 following a fast turnover of closures and openings, NIQ’s latest Hospitality…

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SLTA Calls for Reform of Business Rates and VAT Reduction in Scotland

The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to cut business rates by 20% for some pubs, social clubs…

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Hospitality Insolvencies Decline as World Cup and Warm Weather Boost Trading

The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies have continued its downward trend, falling 15% from 279 in May 2026 to 237…

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Resilient Buyer Demand Drives Strong Transactional Momentum in the Pub & Restaurant Property Market In 2026

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has reported strong transactional momentum across the pub and restaurant property market in the first half of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of buyer demand despite persistent headwinds facing hospitality operators.

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