Inside Urban Pubs & Bars’ multi-million-pound investment push
Urban Pubs & Bars has accelerated its growth with a sustained seven-month programme of multi-million-pound investment, refurbishments and strategic acquisitions across its estate.
Archives for January 30, 2026
LEGAL HUB: LICENSING HUB WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
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OPINION
OPINION: Sector showing resilience in challenging economic landscape
The pub and restaurant sectors faced significant headwinds in 2025, driven by rising labour costs, business rates, and persistent inflation.
Support an Independent Pub Day returns for third year
Support an Independent Pub Day returns for a third year, highlighting the falling number of pubs in the capital.
Convenience, elevated experiences and tech to shape hospitality in 2026
New research from Zonal’s GO Technology programme has highlighted how consumers are engaging with pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels as the sector enters another year of tight spending and high cost pressures.
OPINION
OPINION: The financial benefits of apprenticeships for under 25s
Over the last year I have been surprised by the number of licensees I have come across, from sole to multiple operators, who weren’t aware of the financial benefits that having apprentices under 25 brings.
Rising food prices shows ‘stark reality’ of supply chain issues
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 1.1% in December, new data has revealed.
Operators say moderation trends will soften hit from lower drink drive limit
Pubcos say the Government’s proposed drink drive limit reduction is more likely to accelerate existing moderation trends than fundamentally reshape customer behaviour.