Greene King to sell 13 hotels
Greene King is reportedly looking to sell 13 pubs and hotels as part of an estate review.
Archives for April 27, 2026
Tube strikes knock hospitality revenue by 18%
Last week’s industrial action across the Tube network contributed to a sharp drop in hospitality revenue across the capital, data from employee experience platform Harri has shown.
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FEATURE: How smart pubs thrive during the World Cup
Every four years hopes outweigh expectations at the thought of a glorious World Cup campaign resulting in football finally coming home.
Kingsland Drinks secures £65m funding package
Manchester-based drinks specialist, Kingsland Drinks Group, has secured a £65m funding package from Barclays.
Number of licensed premises plummets by more than 300
The first quarter of 2026 saw the number of licensed premises drop by 0.3%, according to new research.
Influencers can boost pub footfall, but operators warn authenticity is key
Social media creators can help drive footfall, attract younger customers and generate fresh awareness for pubs, but operators and industry voices say credibility remains essential.
‘Don’t be a d!@k’ - The rules of the pub
With modern society going through seismic changes (is it jam first, or cream first) the Lock In team decided to take a look at the unwritten rules of the pub - do people actually know what they are?!