Police launch witness appeal after pub crimes spike
Northamptonshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses following two separate incidents at pubs in the county earlier this year.
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Study shows the human cost of pub closures
New research has highlighted the social impact pub closures have on communities.
Fire at town pub being treated as arson
A fire that started at a derelict pub in Northampton last week is now being treated as arson.
Fuel price surge hits pubs with fresh supplier surcharges
Pubs are being hit by a “tidal wave” of cost pressure as soaring fuel prices begin to feed through the supply chain, prompting suppliers to introduce new delivery surcharges.
Greene King to sell 13 hotels
Greene King is reportedly looking to sell 13 pubs and hotels as part of an estate review.
Kingsland Drinks secures £65m funding package
Manchester-based drinks specialist, Kingsland Drinks Group, has secured a £65m funding package from Barclays.
Key trading days for pubs this summer
With a packed sporting calendar, key occasions and the all-important bank holidays on the horizon, summer 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal trading period for pubs.
THE MONTHLY ROUND
THE MONTHLY ROUND: Steady trade masks midweek pressure
Pubs have reported steady but increasingly hard-won trade, with midweek performance the biggest pressure point despite pockets of growth.
Pubs fall behind wider sector as cost pressures bite in Q1
Managed hospitality groups posted modest like-for-like growth in Q1 2026, but pubs lagged the market as high costs continued to overwhelm the sector.
Stonegate steps up investment with 160 pub upgrades
Stonegate’s leased and tenanted division, Pub Partners, completed 160 development projects in the first half of its financial year.