JD Wetherspoon Set to Open Its New Pub at University of Surrey on Tuesday 14 July
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub at University of Surrey on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
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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.
Hydes Brewery Appoints Peter Borg-Neal As Chairman
Salford-based independent brewer and pub retailer Hydes has announced the appointment of Peter Borg-Neal as its new chairman.
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Half of UK Fans Stayed Out to Watch England’s World Cup Match versus Mexico, as One Third of Pubs Remained Open
Following England’s World Cup win versus Mexico earlier this morning, new insights from Dojo have revealed that the blanket 5 am licensing extension…
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Stretton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £195,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Beech Hotel on Derby Road in Stretton, officially reopened on Saturday 27th June, following a transformational combined investment…
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Burnham’s Small Business Rates Plan Could Cost £880 Million a Year
Andy Burnham has reaffirmed his commitment to reforming business rates in support of Britain’s high streets and small business, arguing there is “room for movement on tax” within Labour’s manifesto whilst maintaining his commitment to the party’s fiscal rules.
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Chiswick Pubs Win Reprieve As Council Backs Down Over Riverside Seating Ban
Two riverside pubs in Chiswick have secured a victory over Hounslow Council after a row erupted over outdoor seating along the Thames at Strand-on-the-Green.
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Burnham Pledges 20% Cut to Business Rates for Pubs
Andy Burnham has pledged to reform taxes impacting Britain’s pubs and high streets, suggesting that he could slash business rates for pubs and “prioritise the businesses that bring people together”.
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England Fans’ Ears Got KANED as World Cup Celebrations Hit Jet-Engine Noise Levels
England’s dramatic World Cup victory over DR Congo sent fans into raptures last night, but new research from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA)…
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New 2026 Data Reveal the Rise of “Stealth Pints”, Health-Tracked Drinking and the Rise of Alcohol-Free Choices
Britain’s relationship with alcohol continues to evolve, with new data from KAM Insight showing the different tactics adults are employing to manage their alcohol consumption.
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174% Spike In Pub Spend At 4pm Catches Brits Leaving Work Early For Last Night’s England Game With Footfall Surging
England’s World Cup victory over DR Congo delivered another major boost for the UK’s hospitality sector, with supporters leaving work early to watch the match in pubs
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Mixed Weather Brings Soft Start To June For Drinks Sales
NIQ’s exclusive Daily Drinks Tracker, powered by CGA intelligence, shows sales in the week to Saturday 6 June were 1.5% down on the equivalent period in 2025.
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Transformed Darwen Community Pub Reopens Its Doors
The Alexandra, located on Alexandra View in Darwen, has officially reopened following a transformational investment of £323,256. The pub is part of Proper Pubs…
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Pubs to Stay Open Until 5am for England v Mexico World Cup Match
Pubs and bars will be able to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can come together to watch the World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.
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Government Issues Pub Opening Times Update for England v Mexico on July 6
Pubs hoping to screen England’s last-16 World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday have been told they can open beyond standard licensing hours…
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90% World Cup Boost for Pubs as England Progress to Last 16
Global payments company, Square, tracked how the group matches created distinct economic patterns for local businesses across major UK cities.
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