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Chief executive Philip Turner said the group was now in a “much more robust” position than when its latest accounts were signed in May, after completing or nearing completion on the measures referenced in those accounts.
The search for the best in the sector is once more underway as the Publican Awards 2027 are open for entries.
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Cocktails have officially earned their place in pubs while spirits are gaining greater share and frequency this year.
Almost 300 UK pubs have permanently shut in the first nine months of the year with a predicted 360 victims by year-end, unless the Government delivers on its promises for hospitality.
NEOS has secured a £10m revolving credit facility from HSBC to support the continued execution of its growth strategy.
The VATs The Problem petition has reached 400,000 signatures as hospitality operators continue to call for a reduced rate of VAT for the sector.
Newcastle’s late-night levy (LNL) will be scrapped from the end of October in what Vaulkhard Group boss Ollie Vaulkhard has hailed as a ‘victory for common sense’.
Sustained financial headwinds saw GlenWyvis Distillery Limited enter administration on 5 October 2026.