Flat October for Drinks Sales Leaves On Premise Hoping for Budget boost
On Premise operators and suppliers ended October with a small drop in drinks sales as consumers kept a lid on their spending, CGA by NIQ’s…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Stonegate Group Explores Sale of Premium Pub Portfolio
Stonegate Group, which operates popular brands including Slug & Lettuce and Be At One, has begun early discussions with financial advisers regarding the potential sale…
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Telford Community Pub Set to Relaunch Following Over £110,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Malt Shovel in Telford, relaunched following a combined investment of more than £110,000 from experienced licensee, Alison Bolton and Admiral Taverns,…
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Autumn Budget 2025: Hospitality Sector Demands Meaningful Support From Government
As the Autumn Budget 2025 approaches, the leisure and hospitality sector is looking for measures that will restore consumer confidence and provide relief from this…
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Holiday Tax U-Turn Would Cost Brits £518 Million
The introduction of a holiday tax at the Budget would be a dramatic reversal of Government assurances to the House of Commons just two months…
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Young’s Reports Strong H1 Performance Despite Cost Pressures
Young’s, the London and southern England pub operator, has posted impressive half-year financial results, demonstrating resilience in a challenging trading environment. For the 26-week period…
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Ireland Wins World’s Best Steak at World Steak Challenge
Ireland has won the World’s Best Steak award at the World Steak Challenge in London. In addition to this, Ireland landed a record-breaking 68 medals…
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Restaurant Group Foodlink And AVT Capital Choose Leeds For First India Bistro Restaurant In The UK
Hospitality Investment company AVT Capital has partnered with Foodlink Global Restaurants (UAE and India) to bring its celebrated India Bistro concept to the UK for…
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SIBA Launch ‘Industry Newcomer’ And ‘Beer Champion’ Categories To Highlight Outstanding Individuals
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today launched the SIBA Business Awards 2026, including two new categories for ‘Brewing Industry Individual Newcomer…
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China Fleet Country Club Celebrates Double Wins At Cornwall Tourism Awards
China Fleet Country Club has been recognised for its outstanding quality and commitment, bringing home awards from the prestigious Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025. The Club,…
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PCA Announces New Data Release On Tied Tenant Views On Six Largest Regulated Pub Companies
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has published further data from its 2025 Annual Tied Tenants Survey, offering deeper insights into how each of the pub…
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Hotel Group’s Culinary Academy Recruits New Trainee Chefs
Two apprentice chefs have joined a Cumbrian hotel group’s specialist training academy. Natasha Bull, who has moved up to the Lake District from Derbyshire to…
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Sherborne Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Mermaid on Bristol Road in Sherborne, reopened on Wednesday 12th November following a phenomenal, combined investment of £200,000 from experienced licensee,…
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UK Drinks Industry Unites in Call on Chancellor Not to Raise Excise Duty
With two weeks to go until the Autumn Budget, and on the day of a collective meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, the seven trade bodies…
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Lib Dems Call For Emergency Hospitality VAT Cut At Budget
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency 5% VAT cut for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality and entertainment businesses at the Budget, as part…
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