MA LEADERS CLUB
MA Leaders Glasgow happening today
The MA Leaders Club will be hearing from a host of stellar speakers at today’s conference in Scotland’s largest city.
Archives for June 17, 2026
World Cup pub WiFi demand surges among football fans
Almost two out of every three football fans visiting pubs to watch the World Cup expect to connect to WiFi while on-site.
VAT campaign launches asset shop for hospitality operators
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has launched an online shop with free downloadable assets for hospitality operators to use in venues.
Major pub groups report World Cup booking surge
Greene King and Stonegate have reported strong booking demand for World Cup fixtures, as pubs prepare for one of the biggest trading opportunities of the summer.
LTC updates neuroinclusion guide for hospitality employers
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched an updated guide to help hospitality businesses build more neuroinclusive workforces.
Pubs warn road closures are damaging trade
Pub operators have warned that prolonged road closures and infrastructure works are damaging trade, disrupting deliveries and leaving venues with limited financial recourse.
BII LOYA 2026 winner revealed
The winner of the British Institute of Innkeeping’s (BII) Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA) 2026 has been crowned.
UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY
Gulf peace deal starts to take pressure off pub energy bills
For months, pub energy prices moved only one way: the road back to pre-conflict levels kept getting longer, not shorter.
Growth continues to be driven by higher prices over volume
Year-on-year growth for hospitality businesses has been below the UK’s rate of inflation for 13 consecutive months as higher prices drive growth over volume.
Communities handed £61m lifeline to save local pubs
Community groups could receive new support to save pubs at risk of closure, conversion or demolition under a £61m Government fund.