London could get £2bn boost if it follows New York City blueprint
If the London mayor was given more influence over licensing to bring it closer to New York’s system, it could boost the sector by £2bn a year, new research has predicted.
Archives for August 22, 2025
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Do pubs need permission from the council to introduce outdoor seating?
Poppleston Allen partner James Anderson shares advice for operators looking to introduce al fresco drinking and dining.
What are the licensing reforms laid out by the Government?
The Morning Advertiser (The MA) has broken down the licensing reforms announced by the Government last month.
OPINION: Trade bodies must unite to save pubs
The British pub is facing a slow-motion catastrophe.
Can a bottled water menu survive in pubs?
Michelin Guide-listed restaurant La Popote in Cheshire has launched a bottled water menu, sparking debate over the future of premium alcohol-free drinks.
Tax hikes pushing prices in pubs and fuelling inflation
Industry leaders have warned tax hikes have driven up prices for hospitality, further fuelling inflation.
Consumers head back to pubs and bars but fragile confidence remains
Consumer confidence remains fragile but pubs and bars are seeing a rise in visits and spend, the Lumina Intelligence UK Pub and Bar Market Report has revealed.
Complaint upheld against Passion Tang Sour Ale
A complaint against Lervig’s Passion Tang Sour Ale has been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaints Panel.
ANALYSIS: To tip or not to tip, that is the question...
The decision by a pub company to add an automatic tip to ordering drinks at the bar in some of its sites has thrown the cat among the pigeons and reignited the service charge debate.
Cautious confidence but optimism still at low levels
Optimism among the leaders of the top hospitality groups rose in the second quarter of 2025 but still remains at historically low levels, new research has found.