
Sector urged to ‘watch this space’ for Gov support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the Government ‘would like to do more’ in supporting the hospitality sector.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the Government ‘would like to do more’ in supporting the hospitality sector.

A south east city’s only community-owned pub on a housing estate has launched an asset of community value (ACV) application and campaign to raise money to buy the freehold.

Pub and restaurant operator Adam Handling has criticised guests who dined at his Cornwall pub after their dog killed his chickens, he claimed.

The average price of a pint of cask ale is now £4.91, according to exclusive data.

Operators have welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a 20% cut to business rates while also calling for further Government action to support pubs.

The announcement of a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues from April next year has been welcomed by organisation across the sector.

Pub group JD Wetherspoon (JDW) chairman Tim Martin warned the company’s profits are likely to be lower than market expectations in its latest pre-close trading update.

The number of businesses in the accommodation and food services sector has continued a downward trend.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewing in Blandford, as the business marked its 250th anniversary.

North-west brewer and pub operator JW Lees has reported record financial performance in its latest results amid challenging trading conditions.