Cheers to a Milestone as Croeso Pubs Serves One Millionth Pint
Croeso Pubs is celebrating a major milestone after serving its one millionth pint of the year – that’s enough to fill the equivalent of approximately…
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Pub News
All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Flat November Sales Deepen Hospitality’s Challenges After Budget Blows
Britain’s leading managed hospitality groups enter the crucial Christmas period on the back of flat sales in November, the latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker…
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Half of Night Time Venues Face 50%+ Business Rate Rises as 2026 Operating Costs Become Unsustainable
Britain’s nightclubs, live music venues, and late-night entertainment spaces are warning that 2026 will bring unsustainable operating costs, with nearly half of venues expecting business rates to…
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PM Faces Criticism Over Impact of Budget on Hospitality Sector
The hospitality sector’s concerns over rising business costs took centre stage in the final Prime Minister’s Questions before the Christmas recess, as Conservative leader Kemi…
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Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75%
The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 3.75% in a closely contested decision that could have significant implications for hospitality businesses across the…
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Longer Visits Fail To Offset Softer Spend As Real-Term Pressure Persists
UK pubs and bars saw customers staying longer and venues filling more consistently in November, but softer consumption and rising costs mean real-term trading performance…
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Butcombe Group Celebrates Record-Breaking Community Week, Raising over £40,000 for Local Causes and Industry Charities
Butcombe Group has announced its most successful Community Week to date, hitting an incredible total of £40,540, a £20,000 increase from the previous year, while also delivering hundreds of volunteering hours to local charities,…
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Ask For Clive Leads the Charge Against Hate and Builds Inclusive Nightlife Spaces
Hate crime isn’t just a statistic, it’s a harsh reality affecting thousands daily. Over 137,000 hate crimes were recorded in England and Wales last year,…
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SIA Urges Vigilance as Licensed Security Professionals Support Festive Season Safety
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has emphasised the critical role licensed security professionals play in protecting the public during the winter festive period and throughout…
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Clarkson Joins Growing Pub Boycott of Labour MPs Over Tax Changes
Jeremy Clarkson has announced that Labour MPs are no longer welcome at his Cotswolds pub, adding his voice to a widening industry protest against recent…
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Early Start To Christmas Drives Modest Drinks Sales Growth
The latest data from CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker reveals that average sales across managed venues during the week ending 15 November registered growth…
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44 Years Is Long Enough, End The Ban And Trust The Fans Beer & Pub Assoc. Say ‘End The Alcohol Ban’
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) is urging the Scottish Government to introduce a season-long trial to allow fans to enjoy a pint at…
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A Pint Of Love: CAMRA Concludes Community Pub Film Series
CAMRA has released the third and final film in its community owned pub documentary series, A Pint of Love, focusing on the Yr Heliwr in…
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One Million Loyalty Customers Sign Up To Greene King’s New App In Three Months
Pub company and brewer Greene King has seen one million customers sign up to its loyalty and rewards programme since the launch of its new…
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BBPA Demands Pub-Specific Relief to Save Britain’s Beloved Locals and Thousands of Jobs
Following an emergency summit of pub chiefs yesterday (December 11), the British Beer and Pub Association has today issued an urgent call for Government to…
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