Hospitality Sector Set For £12.6bn Christmas Boost
The hospitality industry is set to see festive sales rise 2.8% this year as inflation and price hikes push up spending. New research by discount…
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Pubs
All the latest pubs news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
The White Horse and Bower Re-Opens Following £950,000 Refurbishment
Shepherd Neame’s Westminster pub, The White Horse and Bower, officially reopened last week to rapturous applause from a packed house following its stunning £950,000 refurbishment….
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Celebrating Excellence: Today Marks International Chefs Day 2025
Today, Monday 20th October, marks International Chefs Day, an annual celebration that recognises the dedication, skill and creativity of culinary professionals worldwide. Established by Worldchefs…
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Pub is The Hub Receives £440,000 Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
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Unlock “Economic Power” of Britain’s Pubs and Breweries Government Urged
A new parliamentary report has called on the Government to support Britain’s brewing and pub sector, arguing that targeted policy measures could unlock significant economic…
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East Midlands Based Multiple Operator Takes On Second Star Pubs Lease
Bups Chaggar, a former director of TRG (The Restaurant Group) has taken on a Star Pubs1 lease for The Five Bells in Bugbrooke with business…
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Marston’s Expands Prison Training Programme With Launch Of The ‘Crown & Key’ At HMP Stoke Heath
Up to 40 offenders a year will gain new skills and the chance of a fulfilling career outside prison following the launch of Marston’s latest…
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Coffee Shops and Delivery Apps Pose New Competition to UK Pubs, Says Greene King Chief
Britain’s traditional pub sector faces growing competition from coffee shops and food delivery platforms as consumer habits shift, according to the head of one of…
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Favourite Pub The Plough Starts 6-Month £1m Refurbishment
Multiple operators, The Haslam Family, have taken on a Star Pubs’ lease for The Plough in Elstree, Hertfordshire, Alfred Hitchcock’s favourite pub. It is their…
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Proper Pubs And Carling Join Forces To Donate Over £15,000 To Local Foodbanks
Pub operator Proper Pubs has raised over £15,000 for local foodbanks across the UK in partnership with Carling. As part of Proper Pubs’ wider ‘Heroes…
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Stonegate Group Raises Over £820,000 for the MND Association and MND Scotland
Stonegate Group celebrated the end of its impactful three-year partnership with the MND Association and MND Scotland last week, having raised an extraordinary £825,000 to…
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Fewer Visits, Longer Stays: Hospitality Holds Firm as Inflation Pressures Bite
The Oxford Partnership’s latest Market Watch report, produced in collaboration with Vianet, shows that while the UK’s hospitality sector has settled into a steadier rhythm…
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Hydes Celebrates Community Talent As Hadfield Singer Scoops Pub Factor 2025 Champion Title
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has crowned the 2025 winner of its much-loved annual ‘Pub Factor’ singing competition. This year’s winner was Kieran, representing…
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On-Trade Spending Dips as Budget Uncertainty Weighs on Consumer Behaviour
Britain’s pubs, bars and nightclubs experienced a downturn in custom during September, with transaction data revealing a half-percentage point decline compared to the same period…
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69% Of Brits Say Hospitality Plays An Important Role In Their Communities
A new report from hospitality technology provider Zonal, in partnership with CGA by NIQ and UKHospitality, reveals the deep emotional, social and economic value of…
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