Punch Pubs & Co Acquires Eight Pubs from RedCat Hospitality
The transaction supports Punch’s continued investment in high quality community pubs as part of its vision to be recognised as the UK’s 5 Star pub…
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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.
Food Inflation Could Treble by the End of 2026, FDF Warns
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has sharply revised its forecast for UK food inflation, warning that prices could rise to at least 9% by…
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New Report Urges Government Action on Escalating Safety, Hen Welfare and Reputational Risk from Imported Eggs
A new report has revealed a dramatic surge in egg imports often produced to significantly lower food safety and hen welfare standards, creating what industry…
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Community Spirit Triumphs as Lanarkshire Venue Honoured
Uddingston is celebrating after a much-loved local hospitality venue was awarded Highly Commended Heart of the Community, at the Best Bar None national awards ceremony…
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Half Of Businesses Face 50%+ Biz Rates Hike As Costs Spiral And Mental Health Crisis Grows Says New NTIA Survey
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has today warned that further pressure piled onto the night-time economy from today’s business rate increases (1 April 2026)…
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Craft Union’s North-West Team Celebrates Raising £2,400 For CALM Through Recent Car Wash And Charity Day
A team of Craft Union regional managers, operational directors and Droylsden’s Beehive pub are all celebrating after raising £2,400 for the Campaign Against Living Miserably…
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The Potter’s Heron, Ampfield Is Now Open – Opening Marks Heartwood Inns’ 36th Pub
Heartwood Inns has announced the opening of its 36th pub and eighth pub with rooms, The Potter’s Heron in Ampfield, Hampshire. With its distinctive gabled…
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April Cost Increases Will Force Two-Thirds of Hospitality to Cut More Jobs
New member survey results from UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster reveal the damaging impact another…
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Business Rates Reset on 1 April Brings £3.4bn Tax Hike
A new business rates cycle comes into effect on 1 April across England, Scotland and Wales, marking the first revaluation to take place under the…
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North Wales Pub Strengthens Facilities to Support Local Community
A Llandwrog pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility. Ty’n Llan is a…
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Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption
New research from insight consultancy KAM, in partnership with UK charity Drinkaware, reveals a 29% reduction in how often users of GLP-1 drugs consume alcohol,…
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Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate
Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted estate with the acquisition of three pubs in Surrey from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. The pubs are: The…
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Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead
The UK hotel sector had a lacklustre February, with flat demand and high staff costs hitting operating profits, which is only set to get tougher…
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Restaurants’ Delivery Rollouts Boost at-Home Sales as Takeaways Tumble
New delivery offers helped restaurants to strong at-home sales growth in February despite a sharp drop in takeaways, the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading…
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