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Licensing Hub: PopAl partner James Anderson shares his view on the challenges around highway usage (Credit:Getty/urbazon)

Challenges around highway use 'frustrating and unnecessary'

There is another challenge faced by the hospitality industry in England not getting as much publicity as others such as staffing, business rates and rising costs; the use of highways for tables, chairs and other structures to entertain customers.

Tax disparity: JDW slashing prices to highlight benefits of a VAT reduction for the sector

JDW cutting prices to mark Tax Equality Day

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has announced plans to cut its prices next week to highlight the benefits of a VAT reduction for the hospitality industry.

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How Diageo One Can Help Grow Your Business

Diageo recently transformed its online platform ‘Diageo One’, with the aim of revolutionising its support for independent operators. To celebrate the transformation, Diageo hosted a business growth day, inviting a handful of operators to take part in...

Hospitality must make the effort: Dianne Irving believes the attitude of some pubs is damaging the whole sector

OPINION: Hospitality must become the go-to place once again

I love pubs. I love old fashioned pubs, quirky bars, sports venues, gastropubs, you name it, I love them all.

Two concepts: NEOS Hospitality took on the former Rekom business (credit: Getty/Benjamin Toth)

NEOS to launch new party bar concepts with £25m investment

NEOS Hospitality, previously known as Rekom, has announced plans to launch two new party bar concepts to the UK market, with £25m in fresh capital.

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Franklin & Sons launches brand new format across on trade

Leading independent soft drink and mixer brand, Franklin & Sons, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new 250ml recycled aluminium can format, initially launching in three of its best-selling flavours.

Business profile: Blind Tiger Inns

Wet-led, community pub operator Blind Tiger Inns is based in the north-west of England. Managing director Chris Tulloch gives an overview of the growing business.

Cash flow: a quarter of operators made a profit over the summer, according to the BII

Half of operators broke even over summer

Just under one in two operators broke even over the summer with a further quarter making a loss during the traditionally bumper months, new research has revealed.

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Over 40% more UEFA Champions League for TNT Sports pubs this season

European football returns to TNT Sports this September and this season is bigger and better than ever. Major changes to the formats of the three main competitions mean more matches and more that matter for pubs to screen throughout the season. In total...

Economic bellwether: BBPA calls for measures to tackle soaring costs as sector contributes billions to economy (Credit:Getty/yevtony)

BBPA urges Gov to support pubs as sector contributes billions in GVA

An industry trade body has called for Government support to tackle “soaring” costs after new research showed the sector has added billions to economy in just one year.

Significant takeover: Work has begun on Boxpark's new site in Camden

Boxpark Camden to open this month

Food and retail park firm Boxpark has confirmed its new site in Camden, London will open later this month.

Pint prices at pubs: The MA Pint Price Survey has found changeable prices across the board in GB (credit: Getty/DA4554)

Average pint price close to £5, according to MA data

The average price of a pint of beer across Great Britain is now £4.98, according to exclusive data from The Morning Advertiser (MA).

Benefits of installing an alcohol free beer line for pubs

POLL: Would you install an alcohol-free beer line at your pub?

Following the successful trials of Guinness 0.0 on draught and a surge in consumer desire for low and no products, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked at the benefits of adding alcohol free lines in pubs.

Impressive CV: Suzanne Baker had roles at Stonegate and JD Wetherspoon before moving on to Market Taverns

BIG INTERVIEW: How a hands-on approach has yielded rewards for Baker

“I love hospitality, I love the buzz of a shift, the buzz of serving beers on a busy Christmas Eve,” says Suzanne Baker, although her days of running a shift are now behind her.

Positive impact: APPG for hospitality and tourism elects Chris Webb MP (pictured) as new chair

Hospitality APPG elects new chair

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for hospitality and tourism has been reconstituted with a new chair.

New products: This month's round-up includes Kraken Rum, Adnams, White Claw, Vault City, Greene King and more

Kraken Rum unleashes new limited-edition flavour

This month's round-up includes new products from Kraken Rum, Adnams, White Claw, Vault City, Greene King and more.

The MA Top 100 Pubcos report lead story with link

Which pubcos have made the top 100 list?

Have you ever wondered which pub company operates the largest number of sites or what the latest news is when it comes to the ‘pubs code’?

Wide reach: previous One to Watch winners have revealed the impact their success has had on business

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs One to Watch award open for entry

Entry is now open for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs One to Watch award is now open.

Up in smoke: almost nine in 10 operators were opposed to an outdoor smoking ban (image: Getty/towfiqu ahamed)

Over 8 in 10 operators against outdoor smoking ban

Some 85% of operators would not support an outdoor smoking ban if it came into force, a snap poll of The Morning Advertiser readers has found.

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Challenges around highway use 'frustrating and unnecessary'

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Pub chains will have to show calorie labels on menus

'No correlation' between Eat Out to Help Out and infection numbers, says Treasury

Drinks sales up after three weeks of downturns

OPINION: Time to make room at the bar for low & no alcohol drinkers?

Detecting and preventing counterfeit spirits

GK launches new beers with nod to fire brigade

Guinness 0.0 variant trial to be expanded

The Devonshire introduces Guinness 0.0 on draught

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'Poor reviews can be seriously damaging'

Third of operators cutting trading hours

OPINION: Reported smoking ban 'deeply flawed' & will cost sector

Drinks sales continue difficult run

'Why penalise us again?'

First director of charity operations appointed at the LTC

Two weeks to go until GBPA 2024

Oasis reunion could boost trade in Manchester by £15m

Over 45m pints sold during August summer bank holiday

‘Brewers could be forced out of bottled beer market’

Christmas comes early for town pub

Inception Group to open ‘most immersive venue to date’

Oasis brothers invited to drink at Holt pub after mural painted

Urban Pubs & Bars acquires 11-pub package

MY PUB: The Rose & Crown, Wolston, Warwickshire

Brakspear reports turnover boost but profits down

JDW to open Waterloo station pub next week

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