BBPA Welcomes Government Progress On Its Calls To Slash Unnecessary Red Tape
The BBPA has welcomed the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill going through its final Commons stage today. The bill had cross party support and was backed by…
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All the latest pubs news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Highbury Barn Tavern to Reopen Following £500,000 Refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars has today announced the reopening of the Highbury Barn Tavern. The beloved North London local will return to the neighbourhood from…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Reckoning: Labour’s First Year Has Left Hospitality Fighting for Survival
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. There is no “sugar-coating it, our lead story, a damning assessment from sector leaders and organisations makes for sobering…
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UKHospitality Responds To Government’s 10 Year Health Plan For England
UKHospitality has warned of further red tape and costs stifling the sector if blunt measures are enforced. The warning follows the Department of Health and…
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Wetherspoon To Open A New Pub In Fulham – 90 Jobs And £3 Million Investment
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Fulham, on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025 with the creation of 90 new jobs. The…
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The Great British Pub Ride: Comedy Duo Cycles 1,000 Miles to Save British Pubs
Award-winning drinks journalists and comedy duo Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are pedalling their way into hospitality history with an ambitious 1,000-mile tandem bike ride…
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NTIA Marks First Year Of Labour In Power With Blistering Critique – Accusing Government Of Failing Nightlife!
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a scathing review of the Labour government’s first year in power, describing it as a “catastrophic cliff…
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Greene King Reinvigorates London’s Oldest LGBTQIA+ Venue With Six-Figure Transformation
The City of Quebec – London’s oldest LGBTQIA+ pub, owned by pub company and brewer Greene King has reopened its doors to the public following…
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Drinks-Focused Occasions Drive Pub Market Data Reveals
Social drinks-led occasions are on the rise, as consumers head out for drinks and small snacks, according to the latest insights from IGD’s new Away…
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The Business Distress Index – A Worrying Picture for British Pubs
By Chris Bristow, Real Business Rescue (www.realbusinessrescue.co.uk) The Business Distress Index published by Real Business Rescue, paints a worrying picture of the financial health of…
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Women’s Euros Set to Drive Massive Pub Trade Boost
The upcoming Women’s European Championship is poised to deliver a significant windfall for Britain’s pub and hospitality sector, with industry analysts predicting substantial increases in…
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On Premise Drinks Sales Brighten After Slow Start To June
Operators and suppliers are experiencing an up-and-down June for drinks sales, with growth returning after a challenging start to the month. CGA by NIQ’s latest…
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UK Cider Primed for a Strong Summer Season
Producers and retailers gear up as consumers turn to cider for summer refreshment. UK cider makers are gearing up for a buoyant summer as the…
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Heartwood Inns’ Launches Sixth Pub With Rooms
Award-winning Heartwood Inns has launched The Ragged Robin in Godalming, marking its sixth pub with rooms as it continues to expand toward its goal of…
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Guinness and Sky Business Join PubAid to Spotlight Pubs as Champions of Community Sport
Guinness and Sky Business are joint headline sponsors of Pubs Power Sport – a new campaign from PubAid that will shine a light on the…
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