JW Lees Profits Increased By Over 104% During Its Recent Financial Year
Manchester-based JW Lees, which comprises a brewery, 49 managed pubs and 87 Partner Pubs, plus hotels and a wine merchant, has seen revenue increase by…
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Community Campaign to Revive Historic Village Pub Gains Momentum
A determined campaign to breathe new life into a cherished village pub is gathering significant support from local residents and beyond. The Elm Tree Inn,…
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Star Pubs Kick-Starts Sports Calendar With Package Of Free Six Nations Support For Pubs
Following unprecedented demand for its Six Nations 2024 Championship rugby materials, Star Pubs is investing over £60,000 in its biggest ever package of free support…
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UK Hotel Investment Reaches £5.75 Billion In 2024, Doubling 2023 Levels
UK hotel investment transactions are estimated to have reached £5.75 billion in 2024, according to Savills, more than double the volume recorded in 2023. This…
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More Inclusive Workplace Practices To Fill Staff Shortages
By Giles Fuchs, Owner of Burgh Island Hotel (www.burghisland.com) The hospitality sector is looking for ways to return to pre-pandemic staffing levels: vacancies in the…
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Billions Lost and Counting: New Rail Strikes for 2025 Expose Government’s Lack of Control Says NTIA
Passengers on busy rail routes will suffer fresh disruption today, Thursday because of another strike by train managers. As the UK enters 2025, passengers and…
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Happy New Year from CLH News!
We would like to wish all readers of CLH News a very happy and prosperous New Year! Thank you for taking the time to support…
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Sector Set for New Year’s Eve Boost- Reflecting Shift in UK Hospitality Trends
The UK hospitality and on-trade sector is gearing up for a promising New Year’s Eve, with spending in pubs, bars, and restaurants expected to provide…
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Increase in Company Insolvencies Predicted in 2025
Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs…
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Barclaycard Analysis Highlights Modest Growth in Hospitality Sector Amid Challenging Landscape
Consumer spending patterns in 2024 reveal cautious optimism for the UK hospitality sector, with pubs and restaurants experiencing modest yet encouraging growth despite ongoing challenges….
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Glasgow and Liverpool Top November RevPAR Growth Chart
Hotels in Glasgow and Liverpool recorded the most significant increases in revenue per available room (RevPAR) across the UK in November, showcasing strong demand in…
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Business Outlook for 2025 Brighter Than the End of 2024, says Lloyds Report
Businesses in the UK are bucking the trend of negative attitude that has typified much of the year, with an projected upturn in 2025. This…
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500,000 New Entrepreneurs Needed in New Year to “Unlock Opportunities”
A better work / life balance and greater independence are more important to most people starting a business and working for themselves than creating personal…
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Self Assessment Wrap for 40,000 Festive Filers says HMRC
More than 4,400 Self Assessment customers, including those in the hospitality sector filed their tax return online on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
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Pub Numbers Drop Below 39,000 As More Than 34 A Month Lost In 2024
The number of pubs being lost for good from the English and Welsh communities that they once served, rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more than 34…
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