All 106 Beefeater sites to close in September
Whitbread has confirmed its remaining branded restaurants will close across three dates in September.
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Star expands Scottish JAT estate with £280k revamp
Star Pubs has expanded its managed operator estate in Scotland with the reopening of a historic Edinburgh pub following a £280k refurbishment.
Gulf deal collapses, pub energy prices rise
A fortnight ago, we said the easing in energy prices was real but reversible. It has reversed.
Outlet churn ‘concerning sign’ of sector’s fragility
Licensed hospitality numbers remained broadly stable in the second quarter of 2026, though the flat headline figure masks a rapid turnover of closures and openings.
St Austell expands Somerset estate with new acquisition
St Austell Brewery has expanded its leased & tenanted estate in Somerset with the acquisition of the Bird in Hand in North Curry.
World Cup delivers 16% spending boost for UK pubs and bars
Spending in hospitality venues during the World Cup increased by 16%, compared with the previous month, according to new data from Dojo.
OPINION
OPINION: Giddy up Government!
Straight out of the gates with a 20% cut in Business Rates is a promising start from our new Prime Minister, although many in the industry will be treating the move with caution.