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Preparing your pub for Freshers
Freshers may still be over a month away, but it is never too early to start preparing for the busy weeks ahead.
Archives for July 30, 2026
Fire service urges public to ‘go to the pub’ instead of BBQs
Fire services across the UK have urged consumers to visit local pubs instead of using disposable barbecues outdoors as hot, dry weather increases wildfire risk.
University invests £15m in hospitality training venues
University College Birmingham has acquired the former The Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant as part of a £15m hospitality investment programme.
Historic pub closes as wildfire burns
A historic pub with rooms has been forced to close while firefighters continue to tackle a major wildfire at Dunwich Heath.
Star restores ‘superb’ music pub to ‘former glory’
Star Pubs is set to reopen a well-known music pub in Leicester following a £418,000 refurbishment.
THE CASK PROJECT
Cask demand drives tap expansion at award-winning pub
Award-winning real ale pub the Tamworth Tap has expanded its offer from eight to 12 handpulls to meet growing demand for cask.
VAT petition storms past 300k signatures
The #VATsTheProblem petition calling for hospitality VAT to be cut to 10% has surpassed 300,000 signatures.
Former pubs top list of repurposed buildings
Former pubs are being repurposed more than any other type of old commercial or community building, new analysis has shown.
BrewDog adds $51.1m to Tilray’s Q4 revenue
BrewDog contributed more than $50m (£38.5m) to new owner Tilray Brands’ revenues and has been cited as a major future growth driver.