Rocket Room to Open first Standalone Venue at Highcross Leicester
Activity bar brand Rocket Room is set open its second venue at Highcross Leicester this December. The 4,000 sq ft site, in St Peters Square,…
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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.
Pubs, Cafés and High Street Businesses Set For Business Rates Relief In Budget
Thousands of pubs, cafés and independent high street businesses are expected to be lifted out of business rates altogether when the Chancellor delivers the Budget on 28 October, according to reports.
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The Good Apple Effect Launched to Tackle Misuse of Power and Bullying in Hospitality
A new industry initiative aimed at curbing the misuse of power and tackling bullying in hospitality has launched, with the aim of showing that a healthier workplace culture is also better for business.
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84% of Hospitality and Retail Candidates Have Abandoned a Job Application, New Research Reveals
New insight has revealed there is growing demand for faster, fairer and more flexible hiring, as the pressure on businesses to attract and retain frontline talent grows.
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Tamworth Community Pub Reopened Following Major Investment
The Tame & Anker, located on Ellerbeck, officially reopened on Friday 9th October following a transformational investment of £350,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns.
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“Act Before It’s Lost”: NTIA Demands Government Action to Protect Nightlife Heritage
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is urging the Government to strengthen protection for culturally significant venues and recognise the intangible cultural heritage they sustain…
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Southsea Community Pub Welcomes Back Customers Following £120,000 Makeover
Popular community pub, the Apsley House on Auckland Road West in Southsea recently reopened following a combined investment of over £120,000 from experienced licensee, Kate Thatcher and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.
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MPs to Debate Heritage Pub Protections as Crooked House Bill Reaches Second Reading
The Heritage Public Houses Bill returns to the House of Commons today (Friday 16 October) for its second reading. The private member’s bill is sponsored by Conservative MP Mike Wood…
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Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2026 Winners Announced At Prestigious London Awards
Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026 (ARTA) were announced at the Grand Finale awards ceremony on 12th October at London Hilton, Park Lane.
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Lake District Hotel Group to Host Charity Event for Local Hospice
A Lake District hotel group is organising a charity afternoon tea event to raise funds for a local hospice. English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has joined forces with St John’s Hospice to host the ‘Four-Tea’ event…
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Greene King Opens Nest Pub In Collaboration With Experienced Chef, Jonas Lodge
The Sportsman in Reading has reopened with a fresh new look following a £250,000 investment by pub owner Greene King. With a new look for the pub comes an exciting new food offer, Clucking Crispy Chicken, from top chef Jonas Lodge – bringing delicious fried chicken to The Sportsman.
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Cut Alcohol Tax and Help British Businesses Get Back On Their Feet, Says WSTA
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is warning that an increase to alcohol tax at the Autumn Budget will be a major blow to businesses and consumers, who are already “on their knees”.
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Northern Hospitality Operators Take Second Investment Site with Star Pubs
Northern hospitality operators Allan Spofforth and brothers Matthew and Mark Laughton are taking a ten-year fully repairing and insuring lease on their second pub with Star Pubs, growing their estate to four hospitality venues as they look to expand across the North of England.
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Hospitality Giants Pledge 100,000 Opportunities For Young People Outside Work And Education
Some of the biggest names in UK hospitality have committed to offering up to 100,000 opportunities to young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) over the next three years.
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Britain’s Late-Night Venues Disappearing at Twice the Rate of the Wider Market
14 night-time economy businesses are disappearing from Britain’s operating stock every week as NTIA warns that excluding nightclubs from targeted business rates relief risks deepening…
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