Tube strikes could cut hospitality bookings by up to 67%, operators warned
Upcoming tube strikes in London could lead to a sharp drop in hospitality bookings, with previous disruption linked to falls of up to 67%.
Archives for March 12, 2026
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Hydes Cyder lands first draught listing for 0.5% variant
Hydes Cyder has secured its first draught listing of its 0.5% ABV Lyte variant at a Hampshire destination pub.
Coaching Inn Group adds seven sites to estate
Coaching Inn Group has expanded its estate to 43 sites, with seven pubs transferred from RedCat Hospitality.
Employment Rights Act could reduce flexible roles for young workers
The Employment Rights Act could reduce flexible entry level roles for young people if reforms are implemented poorly, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned.
GREEN UPDATE
THE GREEN UPDATE: Stonegate removes more than 90,000 single use bottles
Sustainability continues to move up the agenda for pub operators, with new initiatives emerging around energy, waste, sourcing and packing.
MA LEADERS CLUB
Experts highlight benefits of employing prison leavers
With the sector facing employment challenges, firms can tap into rewarding commercial and social opportunities by hiring prison leavers.
THE CASK PROJECT
St Austell Brewery to release eight-strong cask range
St Austell Brewery will launch of a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026.
Inbetweeners’ star: ‘I can’t believe my luck when I get to go to the pub’
Actor James Buckley has spoken out about the importance of pubs, describing them as the “backbone of Britain”.
Football matchdays generate £2.3bn for local economies, data shows
Premier League and Barclays Women’s Super League (BWSL) matches generate an estimated £2.3bn in spending for local economies each season.