Pubs, Bars & Clubs News – Page 5
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NewsHospitality leaders’ confidence drops amid cost pressures
64% of UK hospitality operators plan to cancel investment, while 59% anticipate cutting staff, and 57% expect to reduce employee benefits in response to rising costs and upcoming tax increases
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NewsHeavitree Brewery sees profits fall in FY24
The Exeter-based brewer and pub operator reported a decline in profit after tax, from £1.51m in 2023, to £1.32m for the year to 31 October 2024, despite a 35% increase in operating profit.
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NewsButcombe CEO urges ‘common-sense’ approach to tax hikes
Jonathan Lawson has urged the government to reconsider the pace of tax and wage increases, warning of significant pressure on the sector
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NewsSir Tim Martin: NIC rises will cost Wetherspoon £1.2m per week
Speaking to Sky News, the JDW founder criticised “modern politicians” and said inflation is certain to rise in April
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NewsSwingers to shutter original City venue
The experiential leisure operator will close its City of London venue on 22 March 2025 due to a planned redevelopment of the site
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NewsYoung’s promotes Kara Alderin to interim COO
Since joining the premium pub company as director of operations in July 2020, Alderin has had an “incredible impact”, leading the transformation of its pubs and bedrooms division
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NewsIn pictures: Hall & Woodhouse opens £5m Berkshire restaurant & bar
The two-storey site accommodates up to 150 guests and includes a bar, a brunch and casual dining area, and a more formal dining space and an outdoor terrace and garden
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NewsState of Play names new COO
The Bounce and Hijingo operator has promoted Louise Neilson to chief operating officer, following nearly four years with the group
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NewsStonegate launches dancefloor-filler campaign
The group launches its ‘Get Britain Dancing’ campaign this Friday, with free entry to events at select venues and free drinks for guests who sign up via its MiXR app
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NewsM&B: PM’s pub support ‘worthless’ without action
CEO Phil Urban has criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s support for the Mirror’s Save Britain’s Pubs campaign, calling it “worthless” without tangible action to back it up
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NewsPunch Pubs reports strong trading and profit growth
The pub company remains on track to reach an adjusted run-rate EBITDA of £99.8m, with all three divisions delivering like-for-like growth
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NewsHospitality fuels economic growth but faces cost challenges
The hospitality sector was the biggest contributor to growth in consumer-facing services for the second consecutive month in December 2024, reinforcing its role as a key driver of the UK economy
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NewsGreene King expands franchise pub concepts to Scotland
The pubco will roll out Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs in Scotland, building on their success in England, where Greene King operates over 70 franchise pubs
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NewsVagabond strengthens leadership team ahead of expansion
The reshuffle includes internal promotions and external hires aimed at expanding its estate and driving customer engagement
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NewsBeer bottles under threat from net zero targets
The introduction of the so-called ‘glass tax’ could result in an additional 7p per 500ml bottle resulting in many brewers ditching glass in favour of aluminium cans
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NewsGuinness owner suffers pub backlash over price rises
Diageo has been accused of taking advantage of the stout’s surging popularity to increase keg prices, The Telegraph reports
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Loungers, Wingstop and Five Guys
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NewsBootlegger Bars seeks UK-wide expansion
The Karen Bosher-led music and cocktail bar is openig its seventh site in Bath, while seeking sites in Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham
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NewsAI adoption in hospitality outpaces other sectors
More than half (53%) of hospitality businesses are now using AI technology, a rate that exceeds adoption levels across other industries, according to Access Hospitality’s Tech Trend Guide 2025
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NewsMayor of London launches new Nightlife Taskforce
The taskforce, which includes UKHospitality’s Kate Nicholls and Night Time Industries Association’s Michael Kill, will look to address the challenges and opportunities for the capital’s nightlife