OPINION
OPINION: Is it safety or sales pushing the lower drink-drive limit?
I received a press release the other day from an organisation called AlcoSense applauding the Government for proposing a lower drink-drive limit.
Archives for September 15, 2025
JDW slashes prices to highlight tax disparity
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has planned to cut the price of food and drink by 7.5% for one day to highlight the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction in the hospitality industry.
Food inflation to hit autumn and festive menu planning
Food and drink inflation is set to bring challenges for operators during the autumn and into the peak festive trading period, hospitality purchasing company Lynx Purchasing has warned.
Hyde pub pays tribute to ‘friend’ Ricky Hatton
A Manchester pub frequented by boxer Ricky Hatton has paid tribute to him after his passing.
GBPA 2025: Meet the finalists in Greene King Pub of the Year
In an exceptionally strong field of contenders, six pubs are going head to head to be named the Greene King Pub of the Year 2025.
GBPA 2025: Meet the finalists in Best Country Pub
The shortlisted pubs in the Best Country Pub category showcase the best of rural hospitality.
GBPA 2025: Meet the finalists in Best Community Pub, sponsored by Square
With the Great British Pub Awards grand ceremony taking place shortly – on Wednesday 24 September – here are the finalists in the Best Community Pub category.
‘Pubs have a significant social value beyond economic impact’
For every £1 spent investing in the provision of services and activities in the pub, an average of £8.28 of social value is created, new research has found.
FEATURE - Christmas
FEATURE: Where you need to be with Christmas planning
It’s September, the kids have just gone back to school, many people have only just returned to work after their summer holidays but, in the pub business, it’s never too early to mention the C word.
Why a well-stocked cocktail bar is the key to festive success
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As the festive season approaches, pubs and bars across the country will be preparing for one of the busiest times of the year, and one of the biggest opportunities for the alcohol category.