JDW to cut prices for Tax Equality Day
JDW (JD Wetherspoon) is set to cut food and drink prices by 7.5% for one day as part of its annual Tax Equality Day campaign.
Archives for September 7, 2026
XP Factory faces ‘significantly weaker competitive socialising market’
XP Factory grew revenue and continued to expand its Escape Hunt estate during FY26 despite a ‘significantly weaker competitive socialising market’ that weighed on its Boom Battle Bar business and profitability.
‘Predictability of business is the challenge’
Navigating unpredictable trade remains one of the toughest challenges at the Chalk Freehouse, according to head chef Tom De Keyser.
Westminster to ‘better explain’ vertical drinking policy
Westminster City Council has said it will clarify terms such as “vertical drinking” in its revised licensing policy following backlash from pubs, businesses and politicians.
How St Austell is building a sustainable future
This year’s Best Sustainable Pub Company at the 2026 Publican Awards St Austell has established itself as a leader in the field.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Damm brings alcohol-free Old Speckled Hen to on trade
Damm UK is launching an alcohol-free version of Old Speckled Hen, with the new beer set to roll out across Greene King pubs nationally and other venues.
A smarter approach to waste in hospitality - the 3 drivers of change
Paid for by Biffa Limited
Rising costs, squeezed margins and growing compliance demands mean every inefficiency matters. Here’s how a smarter approach to waste management can help pubs cut costs, improve performance and protect profitability.
Inception, Loungers and Flight Club unveil new sites
Inception Group, Cosy Club and Red Engine have all announced new UK venues, with openings planned across London and Exeter.
The 6 energy mistakes still costing pubs thousands - and how to avoid them
Paid for by Nationwide Energy Consultants Utilities Ltd
Energy is one of the biggest pub costs a licensee can actually control. Six expensive mistakes come up again and again, and every one of them is avoidable.