Christmas hopes pinned on rail strikes deal
Christmas will “come early” for hospitality businesses if RMT members vote in agreement of a new deal that could see the end of rail strikes.
Archives for November 8, 2023
King's speech will 'unite or divide' sector and authorities
The measures announced in the King’s Speech will either “unite or divide” the sector and authorities, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned.
£90,000 raised to help tackle loneliness
A charity to help solve the challenges of loneliness has been given a £90,000 boost thanks to a glittering gala ball hosted by Heineken UK.
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POLL: Is your outside space appealing during winter?
Outside space at pubs is a sure-fire way to increase footfall during summer but how does your site fare during the colder and darker months?
King's Speech start of 'disappointing agenda' for sector
The King’s Speech marked the start of a “disappointing agenda” for the hospitality industry at a “crucial” and “challenging time” for many firms, voices from across the sector have said.
PROPERTY: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Robinsons and Almond Pubs invest £500k into Manchester site
In this week's property round-up, Almond Pubs director Vicki Williams discusses the new look for the Fletcher's Arms in Manchester and ongoing "conversations" about future partnerships with Robinsons Brewery.
Like-for-like sales up 9.5% at JDW
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has reported like-for-like (lfl) sales in the first 14 weeks of its financial year (FY24) were 9.5% higher than the same period last year.