Rising unemployment shows ‘shocking’ damage caused by last year’s Budget
Industry leaders have shared their concern after unemployment levels soared, urging the Government to back the sector ahead of the autumn Budget.
Archives for November 11, 2025
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
PROPERTY: Loungers opens fourth reimagined Cosy Club in St Albans
This property round-up includes mentions from Loungers, Star Pubs, Punch Pubs and more.
Heineken lowers Foster’s ABV
Heineken UK has announced it will brew its Foster’s Lager with a reduced ABV in line with shifting drinking habits.
Pub menus expand as operators prioritise value, variety and loyalty
Pub and bar menus have expanded as operators invest in variety, innovation and loyalty initiatives to drive spend and strengthen value perception, according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest Menu Tracker Quarterly Report (Q3 2025).
Nightcap reports turnaround year for company EBITDA
Nightcap has turned a £4.8m company EBITDA loss into a £1.5m profit in its full year results from October 2024 to October 2025.
WORLD STEAK CHALLENGE 2025
World Steak Challenge 2025 winners revealed
A 32-day aged Irish angus striploin has been crowned winner of the 2025 World Steak Challenge.
The impact of AI and low and no on the pub of 2035
Two industry leaders have revealed their predictions on how AI and low and no will shape the sector in 10 years’ time.
BIG INTERVIEW
BIG INTERVIEW: From little acorns, Oak Taverns grow
The advantage of being part of a family-run pubco is you and your siblings can take care of every part of the business and you’re never left high and dry by yourself.
NEW PRODUCTS
SALT targets new wave of drinkers with latest brew
Yorkshire-based brewer SALT has targeted the fast-growing fruit beer category with the launch of its latest brew.