THE LOW & NO PROJECT
MP Antoniazzi: ‘Keep banging on’ to influence Gov health plan
An MP has urged the low & no sector to take as many methods as possible in order to influence the Government’s health plan so their voices are not lost.
Archives for November 3, 2025
Greene King invests £6m in London pub estate
Greene King has invested more than £6m in its managed pubs across London so far this year, with 14 sites reopened in 2025 following major refurbishments.
Business profile: Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns
Award-winning business Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns has been built up over the past 16 years by husband and wife team Tim Bird and Mary McLaughlin. Here, Bird gives an overview of the company.
Laine founder Gavin George joins board of Chickpea Group
Laine Pub Company founder and former CEO Gavin George has joined the board of south-west-based pub and pizzeria business Chickpea as a non-executive director.
Staffing struggles - tackling the challenges around employment
People are key to hospitality, but employment has never been more expensive or challenging. The Lock In podcast team takes a deep dive into some of the issues the sector is facing.
Pub insolvencies climb as cost pressures mount
Pub insolvencies surged through the middle of 2025, reversing the fragile recovery seen at the start of the year, according to new analysis by accountancy firm Price Bailey.
FEATURE: People want to stay in a pub, not a generic hotel
Whether it’s that coastal break, that sneaky night away to the country or that all important business trip, pubs are the first choice for many customers who don’t want to stay at a soulless hotel chain.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
New non-alcoholic cocktail brands rise by 19% in two years
The number of new alcohol-free cocktail brands being launched in the UK has climbed 19% in two years.