Village pub hosts 12-hour darts marathon charity fundraiser
A West Sussex pub has taken part in the Macmillan Darts Marathon.
Archives for February 24, 2025
Gov considering licensing hours extension for Women’s Euros
The Government is considering extending pub and bar licensing hours should England or Wales reach the semi-finals or final of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
Tech collaboration will result in greater customer insights
WiFi insights platform Wireless Social has teamed up with Sky Business in a bid to boost online customer engagement and potentially find what makes customers tick.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Butcombe launches second low & no beer across estate
After a successful trial last year, Butcombe Brewing Co has launched its second low & no beer across its managed pubs estate.
THE CASK PROJECT
Movie-themed cask beers from St Austell
Cask specialist St Austell will launch five movie-themed beers across much of its pub estate and the free trade throughout 2025.
D&D London to become The Evolv Collection
Bar operator D&D London has announced its name will change to The Evolv Collection in April 2025, which will be accompanied by a new logo.
Compulsory tourist tax in Manchester ‘damaging’ for city
Introducing a compulsory tourist tax in Manchester would do “further harm” to tourism competitiveness and place additional “burdens” on businesses, UKHospitality has warned.
‘Staff numbers will be cut’ due to imminent cost hikes
Almost three quarters of sector bosses will reduce staff numbers unless the Government helps the sector and delays its planned changes to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs).
Five biggest occasions for drinks sales in 2024 revealed
Analysis of new data has revealed the five biggest event trading days for drinks sales in hospitality firms, and how to tailor strategies to maximise each occasion.