Revel confirms notice to appoint administrators
The Revel Collective has confirmed it will file a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the company and certain of its subsidiaries.
Archives for January 26, 2026
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Jubel plans to double production in 2026 as sales soar
“Guinness is our idol”, Jubel founder Jesse Wilson told The MA as the fruit-flavoured lager brand looks to double production after on-trade sales soared last year.
Scottish pubs to be hit with 86% biz rates increase
The average pub in Scotland will see its business rates bill rise by £36,523 across the next three years, new research from UKHospitality (UKH) has found.
Star plans to convert 35 pubs to JAT model this year
Star Pubs has unveiled plans to expand its managed Just Add Talent (JAT) estate with the rollout of 35 new sites in 2026.
Bar openings rise as food‑led venues decline in late 2025
The number of bars opening grew by 1.0% in the last quarter of 2025 while the casual dining and restaurant sector suffered 19 closures per week.
Low & no, cask, cocktails and Guinness to cash in on 2026
Many of your customers might still be trying to a stick to their health kick as we enter late January but it would be useful to all pubs and bars to know which drinks will be popular in 2026.
Reeves expected to opt for temporary pub support as sector awaits clarity
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to reject permanent biz rates reform when she unveils the Government’s support package for pubs tomorrow (27 January).