Pub bookings up 300% for England’s 2026 World Cup debut
Pub bookings have surged by almost 300% ahead of England’s first game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, new data has revealed.
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Shortlist for the 2026 Great British Pub Awards unveiled
Venues across the nation are celebrating after being named as finalists in this year’s Great British Pub Awards.
Greene King backs internal progression as staffing focus shifts to retention
Greene King has modernised its pub training programme over the past 18 months as the pubco looks to improve retention, strengthen internal progression and build a more sustainable talent pipeline.
‘Ability to innovate’ crucial to sector growth
Strong leisure demand and major events are expected to support hospitality growth over the next six months, new research has revealed.
Scotland World Cup win drives weekend draught sales
Scotland’s narrow 1-0 victory over Haiti in the World Cup was the driving force behind the sale of 12.1m pints of draught beer and cider across Great Britain at the weekend.
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FEATURE: The classic heritage brands making a comeback
When Ian Thurman embarked on his mission to save draught Bass, he was driven by the fear that, one day, he might have to explain to his grandchildren that Bass made beer, not mirrors.
EXCLUSIVE: Drinkaware launches five-year plan, targets 2m cut in ‘risky drinkers’
Alcohol-tackling charity Drinkaware has unveiled its new five-year strategy with the aim of reducing the number of ‘risky drinkers’ by 2m by 2030.
FEATURE: Howzat?! – Making cricket a pub all-rounder
Watching cricket is a lot like going to the pub. You meet old friends and make new ones; you share stories and jokes; relax and have fun. But is screening cricket in your pub a winning combination to drive trade?