BII Licensee of the Year 2026 Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their six incredible finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). The Licensee…
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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.
50 Million Pints World Cup Bonanza as BBPA Launch New Guidance
Pubs could be set for a 50-million-pint bonanza should one of the home teams reach the final of the 2026 World Cup. With a month…
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Marston’s Posts Steady H1 Profits as New Pub Formats Set to Drive Growth
Marston’s has reported a EBITDA of £85.9 million for the first half of its financial year, similar to the same period in 2025 as disciplined…
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Greene King’s Tub2Pub Collects Record Number Of Tubs For Sixth Consecutive Year Thanks To Huge Public Support
Greene King has announced that its ever-popular Tub2Pub community recycling initiative has collected a record number of tubs in 2026. This year’s campaign saw almost…
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Industry Leaders Back Better Hospitality Campaign for a Fairer, Stronger, More Inclusive Sector.
Be Inclusive Hospitality has launched a significant sector wide survey as part of its new Better Hospitality campaign, backed by hospitality leaders and organisations from…
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£10 Pints Highlight Mounting Pressure on London’s Nightlife
The price of a pint in London has crossed £10 for the first time, with several premier Mayfair venues now charging above that mark. Currently,…
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PubAid Reopens Community Pub Hero Awards
PubAid, the positive voice for UK pubs, has officially reopened entries for its Community Pub Hero Awards 2026, celebrating pubs that go above and beyond…
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Grant Funding Available To Help Pubs Add New Services and Activities
Pub is The Hub may be able to offer grants of up to £6,000 to publicans in rural, remote, or deprived areas, who want to…
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Punch Pubs Posts Strong Half-Year Results as Acquisitions and Partnerships Drive Growth
Punch Pubs has delivered a solid set of interim results, with revenues climbing 9.4 per cent to £184.1 million for the 28 weeks ending 22…
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Young’s Pubs Receives Three Stars In The SRA’s Food Made Good Standard
British pub company, Young’s & Co. Brewery P.L.C has received the top three-star rating in its 2026 submission in the Food Made Good Standard by…
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Popular Withington Pub Crowned Camra Pub Of The Year Following Years Of Ale Excellence
The Victoria in Withington has officially claimed the title of Pub of the Year for Stockport and South Manchester, by the Campaign for Real Ale…
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The Telegraph Launches National Pub Day for Their Save Our Pubs Campaign
With an average of four pubs closing their doors every day in 2026, the crisis facing Britain’s licensed on-trade has never been more stark. Against…
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Wetherspoon Reports Steady Sales Growth Amid Cost Pressures
J D Wetherspoon plc has reported a solid uplift in sales for the 13 weeks to 26 April 2026, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.4%…
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Early May Bank Holiday Delivers Sales Boost for Pubs as Longer Visits Drive Growth
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Early May Bank Holiday, with pubs selling 27.3 million pints over the four-day weekend, up +5.0% on last…
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Droitwich Community Pub Set Reopened Following Extensive Makeover
The Westcroft, located on Ombersley Street West in Droitwich, officially reopened on Friday 1st May following a transformational investment of more than £273,005. The pub…
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