Welsh Councils Forced to Scrap Holiday Tax Plans After Mass Opposition
Three Welsh councils have either voted against or suspended plans to introduce a holiday tax, after its consultations revealed mass opposition to the proposed new…
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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.
Boarded-Up high Streets Brought Back to Life with £210m Boost
Boarded-up pubs and other derelict high street buildings are to be converted into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs under a £210m government package announced…
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West Yorkshire Operator Takes on Three Star Leases
TL Inns run by Tony Lumb has taken on three Star leases in West Yorkshire and is currently undertaking refurbishments with Star Pubs at all…
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BII urges the Prime Minister to back our pubs and they will deliver in every community
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor ahead of the Budget, urging them to put 10% VAT on…
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Greene King And Macmillan Recognised As One Of The UK’s Most Admired Non-Profit Partnerships
Greene King and Macmillan Cancer Support have been recognised as one of the UK’s most admired non-profit partnerships in the C&E Advisory’s Corporate-Non-Profit Partnerships Barometer 2026.
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South West Ale Trail Spanning 150 Pubs Launches During Cask Ale Week
Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.
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Foodservice Price Inflation Persists As Sector Costs Increase
Food and drink prices in hospitality rose by 0.2% month-on-month in July, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals.
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CAMRA Adds Over 800 Pubs to its Good Beer Guide 2027
CAMRA has published the 2027 Good Beer Guide, adding over 800 new entries as brewery closures continue to outpace openings.
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Core Lager Still Holds Strong Role in UK Pubs Despite Premiumisation, Report Finds
Core lager continues to play a significant role in Britain’s pubs, bars and clubs despite the growth of premium and craft beer, with value, familiarity…
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VisitEngland Launches National Campaign to Boost Coastal Breaks and Drive Visitor Spending
VisitEngland is launching a major national campaign to inspire more people to book a coastal getaway, boosting visits and visitor spending in England’s coastal destinations through the autumn and into 2027.
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Mitchells & Butlers Reports 2.1% Like-For-Like Sales Growth
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported like-for-like sales growth of 2.1% for the 51 weeks to 19 September 2026, helped by a strong August Bank Holiday and a recovery in trading over the final quarter.
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Halesowen Community Pub Officially Reopens Following Transformational Makeover
The Round of Beef, located on Highfield Cresent in Halesowen, officially reopened on Friday 11th September following a transformational investment of more than £364,600. The opening night featured live music act AJ…
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Cut Beer Duty to Keep Pints Affordable Government Urged
Increasing the draught discount for pubs by 30% and freezing beer duty could lead to more affordable pints and over 7,000 more jobs in the…
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PM Backs End To Football’s In-Stand Drinking Ban, But Police Urge Caution
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the law preventing football supporters from drinking alcohol in view of the pitch should be reconsidered. He called it a discriminatory restriction rooted in a different era for the sport.
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North Wales Council Pauses Tourist Tax Plans After Consultation Exposes Deep Opposition
Cyngor Gwynedd has put the brakes on its proposed visitor levy, citing the scale and intensity of feedback gathered during a public consultation that ran through the summer.
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