Cost-of-living crisis: Party-goers cut back on nights out
The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact Brits’ social lives, according to a new survey commissioned by late-night operator Rekom UK.
Archives for August 14, 2023
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Government needs to do more: Kerridge
“There’s a huge amount the Government could and should be doing,” according to leading chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge, with a key issue being a reduction in VAT.
Star ploughs £60k into online help for licensees
Pub company Star Pubs & Bars has invested more than £60,000 in creating a one-stop online support platform for its licensees that it said is tailored to their pub’s offer.
BII partners with Zero Carbon Forum
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has partnered with Zero Carbon Forum to support pubs on their sustainability journey as part of the BII’s recently launched Sustainability Champion Award.
Brits ‘at their happiest’ in a pub garden
Despite almost constant rain across the UK for most of July and August, a survey has discovered Brits are happiest when relaxing in a pub garden.
Government decision to allow off-sales to continue welcomed
A U-turn by the Government that will see off-sales continue at pubs and bars has been welcomed by the sector.
Palmers brewery boss steps down
Palmers brewery boss Cleeves Palmer has announced that he will be retiring after more than 40 years.
Drinks sales hit hard by wettest July on record
Managed UK pubs recorded their worst weekly sales figures at the end of July versus last year as rain turned trade into a damp squib.
Feature – Rugby World Cup
FEATURE: Scrum down to make money with the Rugby World Cup
There’s nothing quite like a world cup to encourage sports fans into the pub to collectively enjoy the thrill of the action.