Simmons appoints its CFO as interim CEO
Simmons Bars group has appointed Maddy Gardner as its new interim chief executive officer.
Archives for August 11, 2026
Historic pub to close next month
A historic Stonegate-owned pub popular with students is set to close in September.
Brewery closure rate slows but pressures remain
The rate of UK brewery closures slowed in the first half of 2026, but independent brewers are still facing significant pressure, according to new SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers and Associates) data.
Westminster: Khan’s licensing criticism is ‘power grab’
Westminster City Council has accused London mayor Sadiq Khan of pursuing a “relentless power grab” after he called for proposed pub and bar licensing restrictions to be dropped.
FEATURE: World Cup bounce gives pubs confidence for football season
No sooner had the last ball in the World Cup been kicked than thoughts turned to the next football-related opportunity for pubs, with the start of the domestic season.
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MY PUB: The Royal Oak, Brockham, Surrey
Serendipity led to Chris Collier taking on the Royal Oak in Brockham, Surrey, which is a village pub that comes with a ‘meerkat retreat’ alongside it.
Greene King reviews circa 65 pubs for potential sale
Greene King has confirmed it is reviewing around 65 pubs for potential sale as part of its wider estate strategy.
JDW and Loungers lead pub operator growth
JDW (JD Wetherspoon) and Loungers are forecast to lead growth among the UK’s biggest pub and bar operators this year, according to new Lumina Intelligence data.
Vagabond secures former Browns site for Brighton launch
Wine bar operator Vagabond is set to open its first site outside London for five years.
Consumer spending surged by 10% in July
Card transactions last month (July) in bars, pubs and clubs increased by 10%, new data has found.
Future of PCA uncertain as government review nears verdict
The future of the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is under increasing scrutiny.