Government Announces Rate Relief Support Package for Pubs
Pubs across England are set to benefit from a new package of government support that promises business rates relief and longer-term stability for the sector….
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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.
Industry Body Warns Of 2026 ‘Survival Crisis’ For British Beer As Brewery Closures Average 3 Per Week Across UK
According to new figures released today by the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker, brewery closure rates increased dramatically during 2025 compared to previous years, with a…
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Pub Sets Up Unique Group for SEN Children
For families of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), finding a place for their youngsters to relax and enjoy downtime without feeling overwhelmed can be…
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Landmark Nightlife Taskforce Report Sets Out Clear Roadmap for London After Dark
London’s independent, industry-led Nightlife Taskforce has published the most comprehensive evidence-based assessment of the capital’s nightlife ever produced, setting out 23 recommendations across 10 areas…
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Treasury Prepares £100m Annual Support Package for Struggling Pub Sector
The Treasury is expected to unveil a financial support package worth approximately £100 million per year for the pub sector, following mounting concerns about venue…
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Manchester Launches Online Vulnerability Platform
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced the launch of a pioneering online training platform designed to equip staff in the hospitality industry with…
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Hospitality Closures Accelerate In Fourth Quarter As Costs Rise Again
Britain’s number of licensed premises fell by 0.4% in the last three months of 2025, the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from NIQ reveals The country…
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Star Pubs Opens First of 35 New JAT Sites in 2026
Star Pubs is to roll out 35 new managed operator Just Add Talent (JAT) sites in 2026, the first of which, The Earl of Beaconsfield…
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Scottish Pubs To Be Hit With 86% Business Rates Increase
New analysis from UKHospitality Scotland reveals the significant increases set to hit pubs and hotels across Scotland, as a result of increases to rateable values,…
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Pubs Saw Revenue Increase As High As 40% During Six Nations Matches
With the Six Nations fast approaching, now is the time for pubs, bars and restaurants to position themselves as the go-to destination for rugby fans….
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SBPA Welcomes Aberdeen’s World Cup Licensing Extension And Urges Other Boards To Follow
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has warmly welcomed Aberdeen City Licensing Board’s decision to grant a blanket 3am licensing extension for the duration…
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The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has today issued an urgent ultimatum to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, warning that the 2026 business rates revaluation will be…
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Support An Independent Pub Day Returns For Third Year
To mark the close of Dry January, a group of dedicated pub supporters, including author Thomas J. Vosper of Historic Pub Crawls fame and the…
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‘Disastrous’ Welsh Budget Lands Hospitality With £122m Business Rates Bill
UKHospitality Cymru has slammed the Welsh Budget as ‘disastrous’ for Welsh hospitality, with the sector being hit with a mammoth £122m hike to its business…
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Scottish Hospitality Business Share Profits with their Team
Independent Scottish hospitality group Manorview have announced they are sharing £135,766 of profit with team members across the business. Manorview, who own and operate 11…
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