The Welsh branch of UKHospitality has labelled a move by the country’s Government to abandon the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS) as “extremely disappointing”.
Greene King is the latest pub operator to come under fire for its use of 'event' pricing at peak trading times, insisting the increase is used to “cover additional costs”.
The number of licensed premises has increased for a second successive quarter, but the Budget threatens confidence in the sector and puts independent pubs at risk.
The Government has been urged to rethink the £3.4bn worth of costs to hit the sector in April 2025, following recent figures having shown UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% between July and September.
The use of dynamic pricing in the hospitality sector is “trickier” to navigate than other industries and risks creating “negative sentiment” with consumers, one expert has warned.
As the dust begins to settle from the recent Budget from our shiny new Government, we can now start to assess the real damage Reeves and her colleagues have wrought on the hospitality sector.
Cost increases and the autumn Budget alongside declining drinks sales and flat in-venue dwell time sparked “concern” across the on-trade last month, new data has revealed.
In light of the recent Budget announcements, The Morning Advertiser spoke to various operators in order to understand how they plan to tackle the effects of rising costs and the impact it may have on trade.
New research from ride-hailing firm Bolt, has revealed that compared to last year, over a quarter of Brits are going ‘out’ less at night, but still choosing to visit pubs.
According to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report, consumer spend habits throughout bars, pubs and clubs have plateaued as consumers look to be more frugal with their spending habits.
Great British Pub Award (GBPA) winner for the Best Pub for Sport – The Gardeners Arms, known locally as the Murderers – hopes for a boost in trade as sporting events increase throughout the remainder of the year.
Asahi UK, which operates Fuller’s, Meantime and Dark Star brewing, has become the first business to put its entire commercial team through WSET beer training.
With December just over four weeks away, licensees up and down the country will no doubt be making plans to boost trade and capitalise on the festive season.
Pubs will suffer in the short term after their pleas for the 75% business rates relief to remain were replaced with a 40% reduction in the Budget – but an overhaul of the system will take place in 2026/27.
The Myrtle Tavern, located in a conservation area within Leeds, is welcoming the festive cheer this year with a myriad of festive celebrations ahead of December.
Drinks distributor and manufacturer C&C Group has announced its net revenue has declined by 3% but underlying operating profit has risen by 29% in the six months (H1 FY25) to 31 August 2024.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a 6% rise in the national minimum wage at the Budget tomorrow (Wednesday 30 October), according to reports.
Managed hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 1.7% in September, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker has revealed.
As customers become more demanding about where they spend their money out of home, offering more sustainable Christmas meals could give your pub the edge.
Figures from SIBA's UK Brewery Tracker have shown the net closure rate of breweries in the UK has slowed during the third quarter of 2024 while openings have increased in some areas.
Competitive socialising has become an increasingly crucial factor impacting for consumers when choosing a venue to visit, according to a recent report by CGA.
Asahi UK’s recent £14m pre-tax loss is a “stark reminder” of the challenges faced by hospitality firms, business finance specialists Aurora Capital has said.
The 2024 One to Watch category for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has seen a record number of entries this year, showcasing the outstanding food and service offer across the sector.
Are you running the best business in the pub and bar sector? The search is now underway for the best in the business as entries for the Publican Awards 2025 are now open.
Thursday 10 October was World Mental Health Day and the theme was the workplace. I’m curious to know how many of us took the opportunity to check in on our employees’ mental health and wellbeing?
