Caution is King: Budget Exacerbates an Already Cautious Consumer, says RSM UK
The budget gave consumers little comfort as they chose to double-down on saving in favour of spending, according to RSM UK’s latest research. RSM’s quarterly…
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Independent Shops And Pubs Are The Real Losers In The Budget / 2026 Revaluation Says Colliers
Independent smaller pubs and shops are to be one of the biggest losers as a result of the November Budget and the 2026 Revaluation, says…
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PubAid Unveils Christmas Ad Backing the Vital Role of UK Pubs
PubAid, the UK’s independent voice for pubs, has unveiled a new Christmas TV advert championing the industry’s vital contribution to community sport. Titled ‘The Pub…
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Hydes Brewery Powers Ahead With Wave Of Internal Promotions As Hospitality Faces Staffing Pressures
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is doubling down on its commitment to its employees, following a wave of internal promotions that reflect its long-term…
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Fuller’s Reveals A New Look For The Wellington At Waterloo
The Wellington in Waterloo has reopened after significant investment in its bedrooms, bar area and kitchen – including the addition of a new private meeting…
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Creating Connections: Norfolk Pub Steps In To Support Local Community With Village Store
Locals in the village of Alpington and its surrounding villages can pop to the pub for all their essential food items after The Wheel of…
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Wavetree Community Pub Liverpool Gets A £315,000 Makeover
The Wellington on Picton Road in Wavetree, Liverpool has reopened on F following a transformational investment of more than £315,000. The pub is part of…
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Chancellor ‘s Budget Sparks Alarm as Nightlife Businesses say Treasury Modelling “Fails Reality”
Britain’s night-time economy is facing an unprecedented crisis as new flash survey data reveals the Chancellor’s autumn Budget will deliver a devastating blow to pubs,…
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Pub is The Hub to Help More pubs after Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
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TGI Fridays UK Faces Uncertain Future as Administration Looms
Casual dining operator files notice of intention to appoint administrators weeks after ownership change The prospects for TGI Fridays’ UK operations have become increasingly uncertain…
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Card Spending Sees Greatest Fall since 2021 in November
Consumer card spending declined -1.1 per cent year-on-year in November – the greatest fall recorded since February 2021 (-9.5 per cent), and considerably lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.8 per cent. Amid ongoing consumer uncertainty, essential…
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New Research Shows Growing Demand for Tech and Convenience in Pubs
More than half (55%) now say they lean towards pre-booking, ordering food and drinks digitally, and forming an orderly queue away from the counter (as opposed to the more traditional form of spreading out across the bar) when…
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Hospitality Business Rates Rises To Wipe More Than Half Of ‘Small Business Saturday’ Benefit
New analysis from UKHospitality reveals that small hospitality venues will see business rates bills rise by £318m over three years, which is more than half…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Eases as Seasonal Supply Improves
Food and drink prices in hospitality fell by 0.3% in October 2025, the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals….
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The Coach & Horses in Soho is Fuller’s Pub of the Year
Griffin Trophy 2025 winner and runners-up announced Fuller, Smith & Turner, the premium pubs and hotels business, is delighted to announce The Coach & Horses,…
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