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Proecting the sector:

41% of Brits still choosing to frequent pubs

By Felicity Giles

New research from ride-hailing firm Bolt, has revealed that compared to last year, over a quarter of Brits are going ‘out’ less at night, but still choosing to visit pubs.

Ongoing pressures: Firms still facing price increases as foodservice inflation falls for 15th consecutive month (Credit:Getty/ Alvarez)

Foodservice inflation drops to 2.4%

By Rebecca Weller

Foodservice inflation in the hospitality sector has continued its downward trend, dropping 0.4 percentage points.

Business strategy: venues offering a simple cancellation process would make guests less likely to miss a booking, according to the research (image: Getty/andresr )

No-shows at record high

By Nikkie Thatcher

The number of consumers not turning up to reservations at hospitality venues has returned to a record high, new research has revealed.

Looking ahead: hopes for increased trade throughout Christmas at The Gardeners Arms

GBPA winner hopes for increased trade during Christmas

By Felicity Giles

Great British Pub Award (GBPA) winner for the Best Pub for Sport – The Gardeners Arms, known locally as the Murderers – hopes for a boost in trade as sporting events increase throughout the remainder of the year.

Licensing hub: Top tips Christmas festivities from Poppleston Allen (Credit:Getty/Tim Macpherson)

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Top tips for planning Christmas festivities

By James Anderson, partner, Poppleston Allen

With December just over four weeks away, licensees up and down the country will no doubt be making plans to boost trade and capitalise on the festive season.

Hopes for increased trade at the Myrtyle Tavern as winter months draw in. Image: Credit / Noah Dixon

City pub fosters festive spirit

By Felicity Giles

The Myrtle Tavern, located in a conservation area within Leeds, is welcoming the festive cheer this year with a myriad of festive celebrations ahead of December.

Rocketing costs: the rise will mean the national living wage will increase to more than £12 an hour (image: Getty/Max Zolotukhin)

NLW to soar by 6.7%

By Nikkie Thatcher

The national living wage (NLW) is set to rise by 6.7% to £12.21 an hour from April next year.

Welcome improvement: Growth for managed groups matched inflation in September 2024 but real terms growth still challenging (Credit: Getty/ Drazen Zigic)

Growth for managed groups matches inflation

By Rebecca Weller

Managed hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 1.7% in September, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker has revealed.

Improved performance: independent breweries closures have slowed for the third quarter in a row

Closure rates of independent breweries slows again

By Felicity Giles

Figures from SIBA's UK Brewery Tracker have shown the net closure rate of breweries in the UK has slowed during the third quarter of 2024 while openings have increased in some areas.

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

CAMRA unveils POTY finalists

By Rebecca Weller

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

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

Record level of entries for Top 50 Gastropubs award

By The Morning Advertiser

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.

How to enter the Publican Awards 2025

Publican Awards 2025

Publican Awards 2025 open for entry

By Ed Bedington

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.

Social skills developed: Greg Pilley sharing drink with villagers in Uganda

OPINION

OPINION: Alcohol is a force for good

By Greg Pilley, managing director, Stroud Brewery

While sitting at a small village bar in Nigeria, I was struck by the common bond I shared with a group of strangers.

Mind matters: LTC CEO Chris Welham wonders whether staff's mental health is being check on regularly

OPINION

OPINION: Mental health is everyone’s responsibility

By Chris Welham, CEO, Licensed Trade Charity

Thursday 10 October was World Mental Health Day and the theme was the workplace. I’m curious to know how many of us took the opportunity to check in on our employees’ mental health and wellbeing?

Expert insight: Sally Anne McCoy highlighted what operators should consider when it comes to pub design

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Comfort key in pub design

By Nikkie Thatcher

Comfort should be at the front and centre of pub design, one expert has advised operators.

More mindful: operator urges people to consider the effects of leaving unwarranted amounts of food on plates (image:Getty/Fertnig)

Pub charges people for extreme food waste

By Felicity Giles

The Star Inn at Vogue in Cornwall has enforced stricter rules on customers leaving food during its Sunday carvery and has now begun charging people for leaving food on plates, according to reports.

M&A business up: Q2 has proved stronger than the same period last year (credit: Getty/mohd izzuan)

Carlsberg acquisitions lead M&A activity for Q2 2024

By Gary Lloyd

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals have increased by almost a third in the food & beverage sector for the second quarter of 2024 versus the same period last year – with the Carlsberg-Britvic and Carlsberg-Marston’s deals cited as key.

MA Leaders Club: Today's event will see delegates take to the streets of Oxford (Credit: Getty/Nikada)

MA LEADERS CLUB

MA Leaders Oxford happening today

By Rebecca Weller

The MA Leaders club will be taking to the streets of Oxford today (Wednesday 2 October).

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