Rising taxes forcing pubs to make ‘impossible decisions’ and cut jobs
More than three-quarters of operators have increased prices and more than half have cut staff numbers as a direct results of April’s tax hikes, new data has revealed.
Archives for August 19, 2025
Food critic takes on village pub to convert it into Italian restaurant and hotel
The Telegraph critic William Sitwell is set to open a hotel and Italian restaurant in Somerset.
Insolvencies ease but remain historically high
The number of insolvencies in hospitality eased slightly in the first half of the year but figures remain historically high.
Collaboration saves brewery and 10 jobs
A collaboration between Hogs Back Brewery and Somerset-based New Exmoor Brewery has saved 10 local jobs.
Beautiful Pubs announce beautiful results
Leicestershire pub group, the Beautiful Pubs Collective has announced strong results for the second quarter of 2025 with major investment projects on the horizon.
London pub set for Harry Potter fame?
A London pub has found itself the centre of international attention after it was revealed as a location for the new Harry Potter television series on HBO.
THE CASK PROJECT
Joy for Greene King and Hook Norton beers
Ales from Greene King and Hook Norton Brewery have enjoyed success at the World Beer Awards this month.
ANALYSIS: How much have wages risen over the past five years?
Over the past five years, wages have soared by more than 40% alongside policy changes resulting in younger workers now benefitting from a higher hourly rate.
Punch plans to double single-site acquisitions
Punch Pubs & Co has revealed plans to double its single-site acquisition run rate over the next 12 months and has deals in its pipeline, the pub group revealed.
Red Engine to open 15th UK Flight Club
Red Engine, the group behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has announced the opening date and location for its latest new site.
BIG INTERVIEW
BIG INTERVIEW: Steve Moore on Red Engine’s wild global ride
“What the hell is going on?!” That is Steve Moore’s reaction to the realisation a business he co-founded 12 years ago has opened sites as far afield as New York and Sydney.
BrewDog hits back over draught beers listing losses
Scottish bar operator and brewer BrewDog has hit back over reports that claim it has lost listings of its beers in almost 2,000 pubs.