Pubs and Brewers Raise a Glass in Support of Veterans and Their Families
Pubs and brewers across the country will be commemorating the service and sacrifice of our armed forces by gathering together in pubs and brewing special…
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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.
PubAid Appoints Kate Nicholls OBE As New President
Pub champion PubAid has appointed Kate Nicholls OBE as its new President. Kate, who currently serves as Chair of UKHospitality and previously led the organisation…
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Take A Look Inside Bolton Pub Following £265,000 Makeover
The Pineapple on Blackburn Road in Bolton officially reopened last Thursday 30th October following a transformational investment of more than £265,000. The pub is part…
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Nestlé Professional’s Toque d’Or® Opens Registrations for 2026 Competition
Nestlé Professional has officially opened registrations for its prestigious hospitality competition, Toque d’Or. Now in its 38th year, Toque d’Or continues to celebrate and inspire…
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Pub is The Hub Backs Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards
Pub is The Hub is again backing the search for two awards – Broadland Pub of the Year 2026 and South Norfolk Pub of the…
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Stability Welcome, But Small Businesses Need Bold Action On Rates And Growth
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales has welcomed the stability in Welsh Government’s Draft Budget for 2026/27. It includes an uplift in overall funding…
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“Better Borders” Could Unlock $401BN for Global Economy and Create 14MN New Jobs, Report Reveals
A groundbreaking new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that smarter border management could supercharge the global economy, adding $401BN in…
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Only A Pavement Away Launch Nationwide Fundraising Campaign
Only A Pavement Away, the charity supporting people looking to rebuild their lives through employment opportunities in hospitality, is launching a nationwide fundraising campaign this…
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Huge Support For Shepherd Neame-Sponsored Contemporary Kent Artists
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame sponsored the inaugural Contemporary Kent Artists (CKA) exhibition series, which took place in Whitstable from October 8…
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New Publican Takes The Helm At 16th Century Cornish Pub
A new publican has taken on one of Cornwall’s most cherished village pubs, the Polgooth Inn. Andrew Milburn has worked for St Austell Brewery for…
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Pub Insolvencies Surge to Decade High as Tax and Wage Hikes Bite
Pub insolvencies have surged to their highest levels in more than a decade, with new data revealing the devastating impact of April’s tax and wage…
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Wetherspoon Reports Strong Q1 Sales Growth Despite Budget Concerns
JD Wetherspoon has delivered another quarter of robust sales performance, with like-for-like sales rising 3.7% in the first 14 weeks of its financial year to…
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Business Rates Experts Call The Chancellor To Cancel Proposed Surcharge On Bigger Businesses And Bring In Reform
The Chancellor should cancel her proposals for a new complicated system of multipliers when she announces her Autumn Budget next month, and in particular the…
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UKHospitality Joins Forces With Government To Tackle Ill-Health And Keep Britain Working
More than 60 major and many small employers, including trade organisation UKHospitality are joining forces with the government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health…
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Reeves Refuses to Rule Out Further Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has declined to rule out additional tax increases in her forthcoming budget statement, intensifying anxiety across the hospitality and licensed on-trade sector…
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