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Platinum Jubilee weekend could boost sector by £76m

30-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Independent pubs, bars and restaurants are expecting a £76m boost over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, with 49% of those open predicting a sales rise, revealed the Barclays SME Barometer.

Staycations grow hospitality sales by more than 8%

25-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits are now more inclined to holiday in the UK, providing the on-trade with a substantial boost, although the uncertain economic climate is preventing them from really splashing the cash.

Leisure businesses plan to increase wages in coming year, according to Barclays survey

27-Jan-2014 By John Harrington

More than two thirds (69%) of UK hospitality leisure businesses plan to increase wages in the coming year, according to a survey of 684 firms by Barclays.

Barclays under fire from award-winning licensee after 24-hour loan refusal

21-Mar-2013 By Adam Pescod

Barclays has insisted that it is “supporting and lending to the pub industry” after an award-winning licensee hit out at its refusal to offer him financial assistance.

Buying the freehold of your pub is worth the hassle

26-Oct-2012

For the 30 years I have been in pubs, owning your own freehold has always seemed the holy grail: freetrade prices, capital growth, no area manager, rent reviews or flow monitoring. Affordable freeholds have always been available, but not in our area.

Sarumdale directors seek compensation after company fails

12-Jul-2012 By John Harrington

Former directors of pub company Sarumdale, which fell into administration last month, are assessing their options about possible compensation over the interest rate swaps they blame for the company’s demise.

Zolfo Cooper: 12 bidders for Balls Brothers

27-Jan-2011 By The PMA Team

A detailed report by administrator Zolfo Cooper shows 12 offers were received for the company or most of it with a further 20 offers for multiple sites or single sites.