2025 Splendid Awards Celebrate Outstanding People Achievements
Splendid Hospitality Group (SHG) hosted the 2025 Splendid Awards – its annual event to celebrate the brilliance of team members across the company’s portfolio of…
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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.
Brakspear Takes Top Spot In National Survey Of Licensees
Brakspear has been named the best pub operator in an annual survey of pub tenants and lessees in the UK. In The Licensee Index by…
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Hospitality Industry in Crisis: Night-Time Czar Demands Government Action
One of Labour’s top business supporters has issued a stark warning to chancellor Rachel Reeves that her Budget will cripple businesses and lead to swathes…
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Punch Pubs & Co acquires the Bull, Ilchester
Pub company Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Bull pub in Ilchester, Somerset. The traditional wet-led…
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Calls to Exempt Children from Visitor Levy to “Protect Family Holidays”
Ahead of its appearance before the Senedd’s Finance Committee today [Wednesday 5 February], UKHospitality Cymru is warning of the impact on family holidays to Wales…
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Southampton Pub Receives Transformational £240,000 Makeover
The Bricklayers Arms on Wimpson Lane in Southampton reopened last Friday 31st January following a major investment of over £240,000. The pub is part of…
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Company Of Cooks Cements Its Position In The City
Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with all the Livery venues in its portfolio, securing over £18million in retained business in the City. The…
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Hall & Woodhouse Reveals 12% Reduction In Gas And 7% In Electricity Usage In 2024
Family Brewer & Pubco Hall & Woodhouse (H&W), has revealed that it has achieved a 12% reduction in gas and 7% in electricity usage across…
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Cheers to Rugby Weekend: 16.7 Million Pints Sold as Fans Flock to Pubs
The opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations saw pubs across the UK enjoy a much-needed boost, with a staggering 16.7 million pints of draught…
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George & Dragon Pub in Wanstead Celebrates Grand Reopening After VIP Launch Event
The historic George & Dragon pub has officially reopened following a special VIP launch event attended by local MP Calvin Bailey MBE, Councillor Paul Donovan,…
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The Big Table Group Launches Charity Partnership for 2025 with Dreams Come True
The Big Table Group, operators of brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, Banana Tree, Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito has today announced a powerful new…
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UK Hotels End Year On A High, But Cost Pressures Set To Worsen
Occupancy and room rates of UK hotels were up year-on-year in December, but profits remained flat as cost pressures started to bite, according to the…
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Storm Éowyn Blows Away Weekend Sales To Curtail January Revival
On Premise drinks sales picked up in mid-January after a slow start to the year—but fell away again as stormy weather swept Britain. CGA by…
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Pubs Set For A Bumper Six Nations
With the Guinness Men’s Six Nations rugby tournament set kicking off, the latest figures from leading hospitality technology provider Zonal, reveal bookings in pubs and…
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Campaign for Pubs Raises Concerns Over Government’s Approach to Competition Regulation
The Campaign for Pubs has voiced significant concerns about the Government’s recent decision to replace the head of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a…
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