CAMRA Cheers UK’s Best Pub Saving Superheroes and Defenders of Heritage
CAMRA has named the Hull Community Pub Society, who saved the New Clarence in Hull, as winners of its Pub Saving Awards 2025 – the first…
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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.
Scottish Budget: Business Rates Announcement Branded “Underwhelming”
The Scottish Budget has been branded as “underwhelming” in terms of business rates changes announced, according to Louise Daly, Head of Business Rates in Scotland…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Continues London Growth Strategy with Sixth Acquisition of 2026
London independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has announced the acquisition of The Birdcage in East London from Brewdog, marking its sixth acquisition of…
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NTIA Seeks Legal Advice On Businesses Marginalised From Rates Support
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has confirmed it is seeking legal advice following continued government signalling, through media briefings rather than formal policy announcements,…
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Card Spending Falls In December, But Pub Spending Returns To Growth
Growth in consumer card spending decreased –1.7 per cent year-on-year in December, a further decline from November (-1.1 per cent) and considerably less than the…
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Hotels Also Need To Be Considered In Any Business Rates “U” Turn Says Colliers
Hotels must be considered in the governments proposed “rethink” on any business rates says business rates specialists Colliers as its flawed business rates valuations are…
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Hospitality Set For 2,076 Closures, Without Sector-Wide Business Rates Solution
Over 2,000 hospitality venues could close their doors during 20216 according to new modelling from sector body UKHospitality. The analysis reveals that six hospitality venues…
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BII Licensee Of The Year Award Launches For 2026
The BII HAS announced that entries are now open for the 2026 BII Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). Returning this January, the competition is…
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Hospitality Sector Unites In Call For 40% Business Rates Support
Hospitality trade groups have united in a call for a reduction in business rates ahead of next week’s Scottish budget, highlighting the huge disparity in…
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Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches 2026 Annual Tied Tenant Survey
Fieldwork for the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s (PCA) Annual Tied Tenant Survey kicks off this month, marking a key moment in shaping a fair and transparent pubs industry….
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Urban Pubs & Bars Continues London Growth Strategy with Five New Acquisitions
London based independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has today announced the acquisition of five premium hospitality venues across the capital. The deals will…
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Landmark Junk Food Ad Ban To Protect Kids’ Health
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity….
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Malhotra Group To Support Children’s Cancer North
ONE of the North East’s leading hospitality businesses is preparing to embark on a year-long fundraising drive to support children with cancer in the North…
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Belhaven Invests C£5 Million In Its Pubs Following Launch Of Franchise Model
Belhaven has confirmed it invested almost £5 million in its Scottish pubs in 2025, spanning 22 managed, tenanted and franchised pubs. The investment programme increased…
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TGI Fridays UK Faces Administration as Rescue Talks Continue
The operator of TGI Fridays restaurants in the United Kingdom has submitted its third consecutive notice of intent to appoint administrators, extending the deadline for…
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