All Pubs articles – Page 2
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NewsRyan: ‘Business rates cut more generous than it first appears’
The global tax firm says when taken together with support announced earlier this year the new reduction to rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues represents ‘a significant package’
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NewsBusiness rate cut: ‘A shot of relief for pub, clubs and live venues’
The government’s decision to cut business rates bills for thousands of hospitality venues across England has been welcomed, but there are warnings over the exclusion of restaurants and hotels
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NewsBusiness rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues confirmed
The government says the 20% cut will benefit nearly 32,000 venues and save the typical pub an estimated £1,100 in the next financial year
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NewsRedCat completes transformation
Now a focused premium pubs-with-rooms operator, the conclusion of the process will see the departure of founder and chair Rooney Anand, CEO Richard Lewis, and CFO Mike Rothwell, with Coaching Inn managing director to lead the reshaped business with new investment from Oaktree Capital
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NewsShepherd Neame announces board changes
Jonathan Neame will move into the role of exective chairman after the retirement of Richard Oldfield, while CFO Mark Rider will become MD, and Graham Turner joins as NED
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NewsWetherspoon advises to hit on profits
Chairman Tim Martin warned full year profits are likely to be below market expectations, with marginally lower sales than anticipated in the final quarter
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NewsBusiness rates announcement expected in days
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to raise business rates for fulfilment warehouses to pay for cutting rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20%
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Analysis & InsightPremium dining and hotels outperform wider hospitality sector
Revenue across restaurants, pubs and bars was up 1.50% overall last month, compared to May 2026, but down 1.05% on the comparable month last year, the latest Hospitality Index from Moore Kingston Smith has found.
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NewsBrewDog appoints new director of bars
Former director at London restaurant and pub group Soltaire, Gemma Hampton-Stone will lead the Tilray Brands-owned business’ bars in the UK and Europe
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NewsFuller’s sees improved like-for-like performance for the year to date
Executive chairman Simon Emeny said he was delighted with Fuller’s consistent progress and strong operational performance this year, with the group benefiting from the warm weather and World Cup activity.
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NewsMarston’s sees like-for-like sales decline
Despite a 1.6% decline in like-for-like sales over the past 42 weeks, the 1,300 strong pub business reported excellent sales growth in its new pub formats, with sports bar concept Grandstand “the standout performer”.
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NewsWetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure
Wetherspoons is expected to report further sales growth when it provides a fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday, The Standard reports
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NewsBrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’
The Information Commissioner’s Office, which regulates data privacy, has been asked to look into how James Watt got the data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join his buy-back bid, The Guardian reports
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NewsOur pub could have been cracking. But Stonegate ruined our lives
The Times reports that ramshackle properties and eyewatering fees left even experienced publicans in despair, tenants have told the Pubs Code Adjudicator
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NewsHospitality insolvencies decline as World Cup and warm weather boost trading
RSM reports that the combination of summer sun and major sporting events has given the hospitality industry ‘an important lifeline’ with insolvencies across the sector down 15% month-on-month
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NewsGovernment pushes back implementation of consultation requirements for tipping policies
Delaying the requirement for employers to hold formal consultations whenever a new tipping policy is introduced comes after the government suddenly withdrew a revised code of practice earlier this month
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NewsJW Lees achieves record financial performance
The 138-strong brewer and pub operator saw sales surpass £100m in the year to 31 March, with record profit before tax of £8.8m
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InterviewsBrewDog: ‘It’s important for us to change the narrative’
Tilray Brands CEO Irwin Simon tells MCA how the bar operator and brewer is investing money and research into reengaging with consumers, rebuilding trade and reestablishing itself as a global brand
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OpinionHospitality – cash machine or national asset?
The government needs to take a wider view of the value of the hospitality sector, David Read, founder, Prestige Purchasing argues
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NewsOkell’s strengthens leadership team
The pubs and drinks division of Heron & Brearley has announced a raft of key appointments as it looks to accelerate the delivery of its long-term growth strategy