Young’s Reports Strong Full-Year Trading as Cubitt House Acquisition Completes
Young’s, the premium managed pub and bedroom operator, has reported a robust trading performance for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2026, with total managed…
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All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Spirits Sector Responds to £94m Fall in UK Spirits Duty Revenue
Eight trade bodies representing the spirits sector have written to the Chancellor warning of serious financial harm caused by recent tax increases. The warning comes…
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Telford Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Turf Family Pub on Grove Street in Telford, reopened on Saturday 11th April following a transformational combined investment of £200,000 from…
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New Master Innholders Recognised For Excellence In Hotel Leadership
The Master Innholders has announced that nine leading hotel professionals have been awarded the prestigious Master Innholder status following this year’s rigorous application process. Established…
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Beer & Pub Association Welcome Unanimity On Need For Rates Reform Welcome
Following the publication of party manifestos ahead of the forthcoming Holyrood election, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has welcomed the near cross-party consensus…
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Former Motorbike Stunt Rider Turned Publican Honoured With A Dedicated Service Award
The publican of The New Inn in Selby, Steve Dyson, has been presented with a dedicated service award by Heineken owned Star Pubs in recognition…
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Herts Pubs Company Appoints New Executive Chef, Joe Walker
Hertfordshire-based hospitality group, Herts Pubs Company, has appointed Joe Walker as the group’s Executive Chef, leading the kitchen team at The Cock in Hitchin, along…
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Gill Review Should Address ‘Acute’ Business Rates Challenges
Analysis from UKHospitality Scotland found that Scottish pubs and hotels are routinely valued significantly higher than their equivalents in England, driving higher business rates bills….
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63% of Young People More Likely To Go Out If Pubs and Bars Host Live Music
Almost two thirds of young people would be more likely to go out locally if pubs and bars hosted regular live music, according to new…
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British Foodservice Spend Hits £71bn as Experience-Led Demand Reshapes the Industry
With 45% of British adults now following a specific diet (rising to 60% among Gen Z and younger millennials), a broader shift towards health and…
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Cool Hand Cup Grand Final Hits the Bullseye
Photo Credit Marstons The Grand Final of Marston’s Cool Hand Cup brought together some of the best amateur darts teams from across the UK for…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Jumped Even Before Middle East Conflict, With More Pain To Come
Company insolvency statistics released earlier this month show accommodation and food services insolvencies jumped 22% month-on-month from 222 in January 2026 to 270 in February…
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Tube Strikes to Hit London Trade as Six Walkouts Confirmed for Spring
London’s pubs, bars, restaurants and venues face a damaging spring as a protracted industrial dispute on the London Underground threatens to deter customers and staff…
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Calls for New Music Fan Association as Review Publishes Charter to Safeguard Live Music Sector
Music lovers should be given more representation in policy and decision making with the establishment of a government and industry-backed Music Fans Association, according to…
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Half Moon Putney Reopens Following Full Refurbishment
The Half Moon in Putney has reopened its doors following a comprehensive refurbishment that has introduced a new first-floor dining space and a redesigned beer…
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