All Pubs articles – Page 4
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OpinionWhat is our positive vision for the high street?
It’s all very well targeting vape shops, gambling operators and ‘rogue operators’, but how do we create the conditions in which world-class destinations can thrive?
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NewsLondon casino boss urges joined-up vision for high streets and night-time economy
Simon Thomas said recent debates often overlooked a fundamental question: what should successful town and city centres actually look like in the future?
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NewsVAT cut could unlock hospitality growth,
A cut from 20% to 10% could release investment, support jobs and boost confidence across the industry, according to Christie & Co’s Stephen Owens
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Analysis & InsightGame plan: the pub companies betting big on sport
As fans demand more immersive experiences, pub companies are using sport to differentiate venues, increase visits and drive sales beyond the final whistle
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NewsAmber Taverns looks to double estate under new CEO
Chairman James Baer says CEO Richard Lewis will seek to accelerate pub acquisitions to as many as 25 a year
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OpinionSir Rocco, Sir Tim, Luke Johnson and me
In his final column of a 20-year, c250-edition contribution to MCA, Dominic Walsh reflects on the impact of Covid on the hospitality sector, lunches with Sir Rocce Forte, and hobnobbing with Rory McIlroy at Gleneagles
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NewsAmber Taverns appoints Richard Lewis as CEO
Lewis has previously held senior roles at Greene King, SSP, and most recently was CEO of RedCat Hospitality, where he oversaw the growth of Coaching Inn Collection
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Analysis & InsightOne in seven UK restaurants at risk of insolvency
Analysis by accountancy firm Price Bailey shows that 14% of UK restaurants have negative net assets on their balance sheets and fall into the maximum risk category
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NewsAndy Burnham aims to go ‘further’ on business rates
The prime minister says there is “plenty more we can do” to support UK high streets, saying the cost of doing business is “too high”
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Analysis & InsightCocaine: the white elephant in the bar room?
The class-A stimulant isn’t just normalised in the sector, it is completely embedded, according to one hospitality insider. As cocaine reaches across demographics and settings, MCA explores perspectives, myths and consequences around use of the illicit white powder, and asks whether it’s an escalating problem which needs to be faced up to
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Analysis & InsightPubs and bars enjoy World Cup spending boost
Bars, pubs and clubs saw spending increase by 7.4%, its highest rise since December 2023, according to Barclays’ latest UK Consumer Spend Report
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants shrink menus as QSRs play to trends and expand dishes
New data from Lumina Intelligence shows the restaurant sector streamlining and cutting back menu options, as QSRs, coffee and sandwich shops capitalise on global taste trends
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NewsWhitbread to sell 53 sites to Queensway Inns
Based in Newcastle, Queensway has extensive experience operating hospitality businesses across the UK and intends to operate the sites as going concerns
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Analysis & InsightLocal heroes: Why community pubs are pubcos’ most valuable assets
Community pubs are becoming a greater strategic priority for pub companies, with operators investing in localised offers, stronger neighbourhood connections and greater site autonomy to drive loyalty, footfall and long-term growth
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Analysis & InsightWetherspoon’s pricing strategy ‘could be better managed’
The value-led pub company has grown turnover substantially in recent years but seen little profit growth. Yet despite criticism over its prices being too cheap, analysts tell MCA Wetherspoon remains well run with a strong brand and clear strategy
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NewsGreene King puts up 65 pubs for sale
Earlier this year, the pub company announced it had identified c300 pubs that would be better served under different models, with half of these evaluated for a potential sale
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InterviewsThe profit under the pillow: why pubs are adding rooms
Pub groups including Coaching Inn, Heartwood Collection, Chestnut and Butcombe are investing in premium accommodation and building destination pubs capable of capturing spend across multiple occasions
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NewsFuture of Pubs Code Adjudicator uncertain as government review nears verdict
Ministers are considering whether the PCA should be retained, reformed or absorbed into another public body, as the regulator pursues a high-profile investigation into Stonegate, The Times reports
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NewsSadiq Khan orders Westminster to rethink licensing policy
In a formal response to council leaders, the Mayor of London argues Westminster risks undermining the capital’s hospitality sector by prioritising the concerns of a small number of residents over the wider benefits of London’s nightlife
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup boost fails to reverse pub footfall decline
Fast-food, pub and casual dining footfall dropped in first six months of 2026, with the international football tournament not enough to reverse declining pub customer numbers