Rates cut: What it means for operators
The Government’s 20% business rates cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues has been welcomed by the sector.
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James Blunt becomes multi-site pub operator
Singer James Blunt has become a multi-site pub operator after acquiring the Carpenter’s Arms in Hammersmith from Wren Pubs.
Extreme heat hits M&B food sales
Mitchells & Butlers has said several periods of extreme heat hit sales across its food led brands during the third quarter, particularly Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter.
Tim Martin: Rates cut a ‘move in right direction’
Leading operators have welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s 20% business rates cut for pubs, but urged the Government to go further on VAT and wider reform.
Rooney Anand and Richard Lewis to depart RedCat
Rooney Anand and Richard Lewis are to leave RedCat Hospitality after the group completed its transformation into a focused pubs with rooms operator.
Shepherd Neame names new MD
Shepherd Neame has announced a series of senior leadership changes as it reported strong pub trading for the year to 27 June 2026.
Licensee fined £4.5k for illegal Sky Sports screening
A Wrexham licensee has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after being found guilty of illegally showing Sky Sports.
Three pubs shut as operators cite business pressure
Three venues in Coventry have either closed or are set to shut by the end of July.
PROPERTY: Beckford Group opens first restaurant with rooms
This property round-up includes mentions from Beckford Group, NEOS, Shepherd Neame, Greene King and more.
Fuller’s hails strong summer as sales rise 5.1%
Fuller’s has reported like for like sales growth of 5.1% for the first 16 weeks of its financial year.