Chesham’s Longest-Serving Publican Receives Prestigious Award
Chesham’s longest-serving licensee – Jane Clarke of The Pheasant on Waterside – has received a prestigious award to mark her 30th anniversary at the helm….
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National Best Bar None Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Nottingham, Chesterfield and York were recognised as top performers at the annual National Best Bar None Awards, held at the House of Lords on Tuesday…
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Stonegate Pours Over 100,000 Pints of Guinness as St Patrick’s Day Boosts Pub Trade
St Patrick’s Day celebrations saw Stonegate pour over 100,000 pints of Guinness across its Managed estate and Craft Union, as the iconic stout proved the…
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“3% Inflation Stability Offers Hope, But Uncertainty Still Dominates the Night Time Economy,” says NTIA
The UK inflation rate remained at 3% in the year to February, according to The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS), however, these figures were collated…
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Inception Group Enters the World of Competitive Socialising
Inception Group, the company behind London hospitality venues including Mr Fogg’s, Cahoots and Bunga 90, is planning to open a new gaming concept this spring….
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London Mayor Announces Return of Summer Streets Fund with £400,000 Boost for the Capital’s Hospitality Sector
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced the return of his ‘Summer Streets’ fund in a further drive to boost the capital’s bars,…
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Treasury Modelling Shows £1.8 Billion Expected in Business Rates Refunds
The government expects around £1.8 billion to be refunded back to ratepayers in England following the 2026 business rates revaluation, according to official modelling disclosed…
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FA Cup Fever Heads to Horn & Trumpet – As Guests Get Their Hands On The Trophy
The magic of the FA Cup truly came to life at the Horn & Trumpet in Stoke‑on‑Trent last weekend, as guests packed into the pub…
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Star Pubs Pumps £208,000 into Football Support in Advance of June’s Tournament
With The World Cup set to be the biggest sports event of 2026, Star Pubs is investing £208,000 in a bumper support package to help…
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Pub Winners Unveiled for Broadland and South Norfolk Awards
Two Norfolk pubs have been recognised for their business success and support of local communities in the ‘Pub of The Year’ categories at the Broadland…
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UK SMEs Face Europe’s Sharpest Cost Pressures But Stand Out For Regulatory Preparedness, Research Finds
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting today announced findings from its inaugural Future Ready Business report, revealing that UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing…
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NTIA: ‘Price Gouging’ Focus Ignores Real Crisis – Surging Energy Costs and Taxes Pushing Businesses Over The Edge
Michael Kill, Ceo, Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a starement following Prime Minister Kier Starmer’s warning of action to prevent “price gouging”. Keir…
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Pub and Bar Company Closures Double as Operators Battle Rising Costs, Taxes and Changing Habits
The number of pubs and bar companies collapsing into insolvency rose 2.6% from 769 to 789 over the year to December 31, according to analysis…
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Holiday Tax Would Hit Consumers with £1.6 billion Tax Rise
New economic analysis had found that the Government’s proposed holiday tax would shrink GDP, cause thousands of jobs losses and see the Treasury lose hundreds…
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Cribbs Continues to Expand Dining Offering with Loungers Letting
The South West’s leading retail and leisure destination Cribbs has announced that Loungers is set to arrive as the shopping centre continues to diversify its…
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