Great British Beer Festival Hosts Prime Minister
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) today called on the Prime Minister to protect our pubs and clubs and secure their long-term future. Prime Minister…
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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.
Alcohol Duty Overall Not Designed To Benefit Scotland’s Independent Pub And Bar Owners, says SLTA
A major overhaul of Britain’s alcohol duty system comes into force from today (1 August) and could have major implications for independent pub and bar…
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New Duty Hike Putting More Pubs at Risk of Closure
With alcohol duty set to increase today (1st August 2023), finance specialists, RIFT, have launched a petition to reinstate the freeze in place since Autumn…
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Developers Flout Vital Pub Protection Regulations in a Third of Pub Closures
Shock pub closure figures released by consumer group the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) show a third of pub losses happen without the required planning…
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Yorkshire Pub Stuff Undertakes Major Refurbishment with Star
Multiple operator Yorkshire Pub Stuff Ltd is taking the lease on the Major Oak, Arnold, and embarking on a joint £325,000 investment with Star Pubs…
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Braintree Pub Re-Opens Following Major Investment
The Nags Head in Market Place, Braintree re-opened last Friday on the 28th July following a major investment of £210,000. The pub is part of…
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Drinks Sales Dip Again As Soggy July And Rail Strikes Go On
On Premise drinks sales have fallen year-on-year for the second week in a row following widespread poor weather. CGA by NIQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker, which…
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Shepherd Neame Signs Partnership Deal With Millwall Football Club
Shepherd Neame has agreed a new pouring rights partnership with EFL Championship team Millwall Football Club. The independent Kent brewer and pub company has been…
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Take A Look Inside New Stockton-On-Tees Pub Following 108,000 Makeover
The Stag Inn on Silver St, Stockton-on-Tees, re-opened on Thursday 27th July following an investment of £108,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs…
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Retail And Hospitality Sectors Set To Make £17.3 Million As The Lionesses Take On Denmark This Friday
Retail and hospitality venues are set to cash in on £17.3m as fans tune into England’s second group stage game of the 2023 Women’s World…
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Hospitality Investors Maintain Confidence Amongst Uncertain Times
A survey of major global investors has demonstrated an overall positive outlook for the hospitality sector, despite macro-economic challenges. Whilst the overall index score in…
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Trade Bodies Welcome Consultation On Gaming Machines In Pubs And Venues
Leading pub trade bodies have welcomed the consultation published by Government today, which seeks views on various matters relating to gaming machines in pubs and…
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Marston’s Reports Sales Boost Due To Summer’s ‘Warm Weather’
Marston’s pub company has reported a 10.9% increase in like-for-like sales in the 16 weeks to 22 July 2023, as it said the level of…
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Over £3,500 Raised for Macmillan Cancer Support at ‘Greene King Carling Cup’ Football Tournament
Greene King Pub Partners and Carling have raised over £3,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support by hosting a ‘Greene King Carling Cup’ football tournament. The tournament…
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Hospitality Loses One In 18 Sites In Latest 12 Months, As Costs Crisis Bites
In the latest 12 months, Britain has lost around one in 18 of its licensed premises – that’s 5,736 pubs, hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes…
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