Rates reform cannot act in isolation, warns UKH after Chancellor’s statement
A full package of business rates support is vital for the sector, UKHospitality (UKH) chair Kate Nicholls has warned.
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Business profile: Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns
Award-winning business Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns has been built up over the past 16 years by husband and wife team Tim Bird and Mary McLaughlin. Here, Bird gives an overview of the company.
Village pub opens community café to help overcome social isolation and loneliness
A village pub has opened a community café in a bid to support local residents and provide a meeting place for those living alone.
‘Pub closures cause incalculable damage to social cohesion’
Almost seven in 10 (67%) of Brits see pubs as vital for tackling loneliness and social isolation, new research has found.
Guinness begins ‘new chapter’ as it confirms Covent Garden brewery opening date
Diageo’s Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden is set to open its doors just before Christmas (Thursday 11 December).
Cocktail bar operators reveal top trends
A number of cocktail bar operators have revealed the trends they’re seeing in their venues.
Tumble dryer fire forces country pub to shut
A country pub has had to close temporarily after a fire, which started in a tumble dryer.
500 large premises face closure risk from business rates surcharge
Hundreds of large hospitality and retail premises would be put at risk of closure if the Government’s proposed business rates surcharge is implemented, trade bodies have warned.
City operators ‘invested in growing hospitality business’ after expanding portfolio
Two entrepreneurs have taken on a second lease with Star Pubs, adding to their business portfolio.
Pubs over the years: What were the news stories shaping the sector in October 5, 10 and 15 years ago?
We’ve taken a look back on the top stories that were dominating the sector in October over the past few years.