Adults can order children’s meals under VAT cut
HMRC has clarified pubs do not need to verify who orders or eats a children’s meal for the temporary 5% VAT rate to apply, as long as the item is clearly marketed, priced and sold as a children’s meal.
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Theakston announces 5% turnover lift as demand for cask rises
Yorkshire-based T&R Theakston brewery has announced a 5% lift in turnover for its financial year ended 31 December 2025.
Fresh Tube strikes hit London hospitality sector
The London hospitality sector faces another blow from Tube strike disruption this week, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned.
VAT cut petition led by Kerridge smashes 20k signatures
A petition spearheaded by celebrity chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge has exceeded 20,000 signatures within the first 24 hours.
Butcombe’s managed arm ‘stand-out performer’ in record-breaking results
Multiple pub operator and brewer Butcombe Group’s managed division saw like-for-like growth of 8%, it was reported in the company’s latest results.