Government Set to End Relaxed Licensing Laws for Outdoor Drinking
The Government is unlikely to extend or make permanent the relaxed licensing laws that have allowed pubs, bars, and restaurants to serve alcohol in outdoor…
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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.
Charity Wish Leads to Unforgettable VIP Stay at The Clermont London, Victoria
The Clermont London, Victoria, recently welcomed 10-year-old Isla Sweetland and her family for a VIP stay, celebrating her magical wish granted by the children’s charity…
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Hospitality’s Next Generation Leader Recognised For Excellence
A TRAILBLAZING young hotelier has been recognised for his outstanding leadership, drive and innovative influence after being named Rising Star of the Year at the…
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Scotland’s Alana Quigley Named Institute of Hospitality Restaurant Manager of the Year 2025
Alana Quigley, Restaurant Manager at Gleneagles, Scotland, has won the coveted Institute of Hospitality Restaurant Manager of the Year 2025 (RMOY) title after a gruelling…
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Government Set to Scale Back Employment Rights Bill to Ease Business Burden
The Government is set to roll back key elements of its much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill as part of efforts to reduce regulatory pressures on businesses….
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Drinks Sales Bounce Back To Growth After Tough Few Weeks
On Premise drinks sales have returned to above-inflation growth after a challenging start to 2025, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Mid-January saw a…
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Hospitality Action Encourages The Industry To Saddle Up To Support Colleagues
Hospitality Action has announced its fundraising events calendar for Spring 2025, including a new Summer Cycle Challenge location. The charity’s schedule of activities will bring…
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Tourism Businesses Urged to Have Their Say in Industry Survey
Cumbria Tourism has launched its latest business tracker survey, inviting tourism and hospitality businesses to share their real-time insights as they prepare for the Easter…
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“Bigger than Covid”: Pub Industry Warns Local MP About Labour’s Impact
PUBLICANS from Surrey and Hampshire delivered a stark warning last month to Conservative MP Gregory Stafford, describing Labour’s economic policies as a threat “bigger than…
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Stack To Open Four New Venues In 2025
THE SUCCESS of a leading North East-based leisure company is set to continue this year, with plans to open four new venues. STACK – which…
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South West Pub Company Ranks Top In Reputation Awards
One of St Austell Brewery’s managed pubs has been ranked as the best in Europe for going above and beyond in delivering the best experience…
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Liquor Licensing Review Recommends NI Reform
An independent report is recommending major reform of the Liquor Licensing System in Northern Ireland – including the establishment of a new Northern Ireland Licensing…
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Fuller’s To Acquire The White Swan, Twickenham
Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC has announced that it has exchanged contracts to purchase the freehold of The White Swan – a “well-known, Twickenham riverside…
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Star Gears Up For 30 New Managed Operator Pubs In 2025
Star Pubs is to expand its Just Add Talent (JAT) managed operator estate by 30 pubs in 2025, the company announced today. The first of…
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Hospitality Suffers A January Hangover As Sales Slip And Costs Rise
Sales at Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups fell by 1.3% year-on-year in January, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It marks…
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