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Operators slam ‘token gesture’ children’s meal VAT cut

Operators slam ‘token gesture’ children’s meal VAT cut

21-May-2026

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By Phoebe Fraser

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This week at a glance: 5 things we’ve learned

This week at a glance: 5 things we’ve learned

30-Apr-2026

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Pub groups recognised as top employers

Brains unveils major rebrand and commits investment into on-trade

Inside the issue: What pubs need to know this week

Temporary 5% VAT cut on children’s meals: what qualifies and what it means for pubs

Night-time economy bears brunt of closures as sector continues to contract

Is kid’s meal VAT cut worthwhile?

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FEATURE: How to make wine shine in pubs

FEATURE: How to make wine shine in pubs

18-May-2026 By Emma Eversham

Raising the bar: Bagging more snack sales in pubs

Raising the bar: Bagging more snack sales in pubs

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HOW TO MAKE: Franklin & Sons Paloma & Summer Garden cocktails

HOW TO MAKE: Franklin & Sons Paloma & Summer Garden cocktails

14-May-2026 By Rebecca Weller

Serving faster and growing stronger – the tech behind smoother pub service

Serving faster and growing stronger – the tech behind smoother pub service

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MA Labour Report launch: What are the top benefits for pub staff?

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MA Labour Report launch: What are the top benefits for pub staff?

Food & Drink

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Brains unveils major rebrand and commits investment into on-trade

Brains unveils major rebrand and commits investment into on-trade

22-May-2026By Gary Lloyd

NEW PRODUCTS: Vocation unveils new seasonal line-up

NEW PRODUCTS: Vocation unveils new seasonal line-up

21-May-2026By Rebecca Weller

EXCLUSIVE: Average pint price up 3.3%

EXCLUSIVE: Average pint price up 3.3%

21-May-2026By Nikkie Thatcher

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From Lego to lager - getting pub events right

From Lego to lager - getting pub events right

11-May-2026

‘Don’t be a d!@k’ - The rules of the pub

‘Don’t be a d!@k’ - The rules of the pub

27-Apr-2026

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By Ed Bedington

Hyped or helpful: does using influencers work for pubs?

Hyped or helpful: does using influencers work for pubs?

07-Apr-2026

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By Ed Bedington

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‘I can rummage in my handbag and find more money than we’ll save with this VAT cut’

‘I can rummage in my handbag and find more money than we’ll save with this VAT cut’

22-May-2026

Is kid’s meal VAT cut worthwhile?

Is kid’s meal VAT cut worthwhile?

22-May-2026By Ed Bedington

Night-time economy bears brunt of closures as sector continues to contract

Night-time economy bears brunt of closures as sector continues to contract

22-May-2026By Nikkie Thatcher

Temporary 5% VAT cut on children’s meals: what qualifies and what it means for pubs

Temporary 5% VAT cut on children’s meals: what qualifies and what it means for pubs

21-May-2026

Operations

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Pub groups recognised as top employers

Pub groups recognised as top employers

22-May-2026By Nikkie Thatcher

Market update: Ongoing energy pressures facing pub operators today

Market update: Ongoing energy pressures facing pub operators today

21-May-2026By Nationwide Energy

Cheshire Cat: ‘Continuity is key to consistency and success’

Cheshire Cat: ‘Continuity is key to consistency and success’

21-May-2026By Phoebe Fraser

M&B posts ‘robust’ first half of financial year, lfl sales up 3.3%

M&B posts ‘robust’ first half of financial year, lfl sales up 3.3%

21-May-2026By Gary Lloyd

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