Greene King Pledges £100,000 Funding for Grassroots Sports
A new report by Greene King has revealed that 84% of Brits believe grassroots sports are beneficial to local communities.
The study, commissioned to support
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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.
Fullers to Close Venues ‘Indefinitely’ and Hits Out at ‘Pitiful’ Support
Pub Group Fullers is to close some of its its estate “indefinitely” citing the government’s “pitiful” support amid the Omicron chaos.
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Hertfields Expands to Three Pubs Following Investment with Star Pubs & Bars
Hertfordshire-based events and hospitality company Hertfields is taking on its third leased pub* – The Fox at Pirton near Hitchin – following a £170,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs
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Small Firms Warn of “Nightmare Before Christmas” as Input Costs Surge 14%
With inflation soaring, FSB warns that more targeted support is needed to help small businesses
Responding to new Office for National Statistics figures which show 14.3%
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Wales to Introduce Restrictions and Closure of Nightclubs from 27 December
Wales will introduce new social distancing measures and close nightclubs from 27 December to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
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British Institute of Innkeeping Releases Devastating Results of Christmas Trading Survey
and calls for immediate support to safeguard the future of our nations’ pubs
The BII has has released the results of its survey of members since the announcement from the Prime Minister last week.
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US Investor Fortress Purchases Punch Pubs for Undisclosed Sum
Punch Pubs & Co has been acquired by Fortress Investment Group, a US-based investor owned by Japan’s SoftBank, for an undisclosed sum.
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First Minister’s Statement Another Blow for Scotland’s Pubs
Responding to the First Minister’s statement asking businesses to take measures to avoid crowding in bars and between tables, CAMRA’s Scotland Director Joe Crawford said:…
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Urgent Support Needed for Nightclubs says NTIA
Trade body the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is calling on the government to deliver financial aid to venues aid as they face massive cancellations.
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Tim Martin Hits Out at ‘Lockdown by Stealth’
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, has hit out at restrictions designed to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as “arbitrary”, warning that the…
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CAMRA Urges ‘Extreme Caution’ from Government Over Warning Consumers Away from Pubs
In response to reports of booking cancellations and a downturn in trade, CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona said:
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Prospect Pubs & Bars takes on Third Star Lease – The Cambria in Camberwell
Multiple operator, Prospect Pubs & Bars has taken on the lease of The Cambria in Camberwell and is undertaking a £600,000+ upgrade of the pub…
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Pub Group Oakman Reports Sales Growth with New Openings Planned for 2022
Oakman Group has reported like-for-like sales growth of 16.3% for the 21 weeks to 5 December, versus the same period in 2019. The group delivered…
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Red Oak Taverns Acquires Free of Tie Pub Estate in Bristol
Red Oak Taverns has completed the acquisition of eight free of tie pubs in Bristol from Euphorium Pubs Limited for an undisclosed sum. This makes…
Read more...Night Czar Sacha Lord Launches “Axe the Red Wall Tax” Campaign in Protest at VAT Increase
Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has launched a campaign to fight back against the government’s proposed VAT tax increase, and has…
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