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Progress made: BrewDog's H1 2024 shows the business is back in profit

BrewDog co-founder frustrated over missing out on return to profit

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has revealed his frustration over the Scottish brewer and bar operator’s narrow failure in returning to profit in its 2023 results.

Final four: CAMRA reveals finalists in its overall POTY 2024 competition

CAMRA unveils POTY finalists

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the four finalists in its National Pub of the Year (POTY) 2024 competition.

Good news: there is lots going on across the industry (image: Getty/Richard Drury)

The Good News: Greene King hits £20m fundraising milestone

We acknowledge the sector is facing an extremely tough time with challenges left, right and centre.

Significant impact: UKH reacts to November tube strikes announcement (Credit:Getty/Bim)

Tube strikes will impact sector on 'key' trading days

November’s Tube strikes will have a “significant impact” on London’s hospitality firms on key trading days, one industry body has said after further industrial action was announced.

Dish Deconstructed; How to make a lemon and garden mint cheesecake

How to make: Lemon and garden mint cheesecake

This week's Dish Deconstructed from Top 50 Gastropub The Duncombe Arms in Derbyshire.

Loss of independent pubs in London 'frightening'

The loss of independent pubs in London is “frightening” and support for these “unique” venues is more important than ever.

Dreadful prospect: UKH predicts £48m business rates rise for pubs next year based on Sept inflation figures (Credit: Getty/BrianAJackson)

UKH: Sept inflation rise means £48m biz rates increase for pubs

September’s inflation figures indicate a potential £48m increase for business rates next year for hospitality firms, one trade body has predicted.

Low business confidence fuelled by Government lack of clarity

Government needs to get off the fence and give clarity to businesses

We’ve seen a lot of recent headlines around how the new Government is pro-business, hosting investment events and courting the international business community.

Revealing figures: based on current trends, CAMRA data showed just over 1,200 pubs are likely to close this year (image: Getty/charinporn thayot)

1,200 pubs ‘likely to close this year’

More than 1,000 pubs will likely be shut this year, 200 more than 2023 and 400 more than 2022, one organisation has estimated.

Not immune to economic struggles: Whitbread has seen profits fall (Getty/Catherine Delahaye)

Whitbread accepts offers on 51 sites for £56m

Whitbread, which operates pub-restaurant brands Beefeater and Brewer’s Fayre, has accepted offers on 51 of its sites for £56m.

Beloved institution: JDW confirms Foot of the Walk pub in Leith will close next month

JDW confirms closure of Edinburgh 'institution'

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has confirmed a “beloved institution” in Edinburgh will close next month despite a petition to save the site.

Long-standing event: the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has been running since 2009

Record level of entries for Top 50 Gastropubs award

The 2024 One to Watch category for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has seen a record number of entries this year, showcasing the outstanding food and service offer across the sector.

Stark reminder: Asahi UK's recent trading update shows the huge challenges faced by hospitality firms (Credit:Getty/primeimages)

Asahi UK's £14m loss a 'bellwether for the industry'

Asahi UK’s recent £14m pre-tax loss is a “stark reminder” of the challenges faced by hospitality firms, business finance specialists Aurora Capital has said.

Tax on jobs: UKH says NI hike would hammer sector (Credit: Getty/SolStock)

UKH: NI hike would 'hammer' sector

An increase to employer national insurance (NI) contributions would “hammer” the hospitality sector.

New opening: Cahoots: Postal Office opened in October (image: Johnny Stephens)

Cahoots: Postal Office 'first of many'

The latest opening from multisite operator Inception Group is the 'first of many', co-founder Charlie Gilkes told The Morning Advertiser.

Publican Awards 2025 open for entry

Are you running the best business in the pub and bar sector? The search is now underway for the best in the business as entries for the Publican Awards 2025 are now open.

Don't miss out on food sales: people are not being tied down to eating at specific times (credit: Getty/SolStock)

FEATURE: Don’t rule out the summer food trends yet

Pies, casseroles, soups and roasts are the kinds of hearty, warming dishes pub chefs would naturally choose to put on their menus during the winter months.