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March consumer spending up 3.2%

By Nikkie Thatcher

FA Cup fixtures, the Six Nations tournament and St Patrick’s Day helped drive a 3.2% rise in consumer spending last month (March) up from 1.1% in February, according to reports.

Alastair Scott talks about improving on Mother's Day

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OPINION: Mum’s the word

By Alastair Scott, owner of Malvern Inns and CEO of S4labour

During the past 10 years, we have been trying to get Mother’s Day right and I am still not sure we have.

Importance of gas when serving drinks in pubs

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Let’s get fizzical

By BOC

Dispensing gas is one of many factors that influence the quality of beer, cider and soft drinks in a pub or club. Yet it’s often left out of training courses about the perfect pour. Carl Goode, Product Manager at BOC Sureserve®, explains why ‘fizzical...

Publican Awards 2024 Best Pub Operations Team winner

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Publican Awards Best Pub Operations Team winner: Heartwood Inns

By The Morning Advertiser

The judges were impressed by Heartwood Inns’ innovative approach to its operational structure, adopting a dual approach, with separate teams for the core estate and the new openings that are coming on stream at a rate of knots.

It's party time: guests enjoyed entertainment, food and plenty of drinks

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Were you papped at the Publican Awards?

By Gary Lloyd

The glorious Evolution London venue welcomed pub and bar operators and bosses from across the UK last week (Wednesday 27 March) to celebrate the 2024 Publican Awards.

Publican Awards 2024 Best Premium Food Offer winner

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Premium Food Offer winner: Anglian Country Inns

By The Morning Advertiser

2024 was an exceptionally tight year for Best Premium Food. In a fierce competition brimming with talent, Anglian Country Inns stood out to claim victory at the final judging panel, celebrated not only for their passionate approach to gastronomy but also...

Publican Awards 2024 Best Food Offer winner

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Best Food Offer winner: Brucan Pubs

By The Morning Advertiser

Retaining the Best Food Award for the second year running, Brucan Pubs ultimately impressed the judges with its passion for hospitality and commitment to consistency.

Publican Awards 2024 Best Brewing Pub Company winner

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Brewing Pub Company winner: Everards Brewery

By The Morning Advertiser

Everards has completely reinvented the Leicestershire family business, resolutely pursuing a brave decision to scale down its brewing operation to a state-of-the-art flexible plant, move out of freetrade sales and pin its success almost entirely on selling...

Pub operators urged to look for positives

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Trading is tough but we need to start sharing the positives

By Ed Bedington

It’s a little too easy to allow ourselves to wallow in pessimism, (particularly when you record a podcast with a fully qualified professional moaner), but sometimes we need to take a step back and appreciate some of the positives out there.

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Average hospitality salary drops

By Nikkie Thatcher

The average salary of hospitality workers has decreased this year when compared to 2023 a report has uncovered.

Publican Awards 2024: The pub sector was celebrated at the event

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Publican Awards 2024: social media highlights

By The Morning Advertiser

The hospitality sector came together to celebrate the industry at the Publican Awards for the 2024 ceremony on 27 March at Evolution, Battersea, London.

Overcome challenges: NTIA CEO Michael Kill says collaboration is key to addressing late-night economy issues

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OPINION: Early closing taking a toll on night-time economy

By Michael Kill, CEO, Night-TIme Industries Association (NTIA)

The current economic environment is steering businesses, particularly pubs, to close earlier, sparking concerns about the future of the night-time economy.

Putting on a show: Research shows hospitality has an appetite for live music (Credit: Getty/FG Trade)

A guide to putting on live music at your pub

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Research shows putting on gigs can boost trade, so we’ve spoke to experts on what you need to do if you want to start putting on live music at your pub.

Joining forces: the shortlisted businesses are great examples of firms working together for the benefit of all

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Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) finalists

By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our four finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit of...

Employment experts: finalists have been wowing the judges with their dedication to teams

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Find out about the Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees) finalists

By The Morning Advertiser

The award for Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees) at the Publican Awards 2024 will be presented to the business that provides an excellent working environment, comprehensive training, strong staff motivation and benefits alongside a meaningful career...

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