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BBPA boss: Operators need to batten down the hatches in 2025
Despite the Labour Government’s vow to be “all about growth”, hospitality firms are now under “extreme pressure”, says BBPA CEO Emma McClarkin.
Archives for January 3, 2025
OPINION
OPINION: How do SMEs survive and thrive in the age of globalisation?
As I write, the FTSE 100 index is as close as dammit to a record high – as good a measure as any of investor confidence in large companies.
Pubs pour more than 30m pints over Christmas
More than 30m pints of draught beer and cider was sold in pubs over the key five festive trading days of 2024, with sales up 2.6% year-on-year.
Beds & Bars ‘well positioned’ to capitalise on opportunities
Beds & Bars has reported turnover of £72.8m in the year to 30 March 2024 (FY24), a 5.7% increase on the previous year.
JDW slashes prices for January
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is running continued sales on selected drinks throughout January, with certain items priced at 99p.
Legal changes to look out for in 2025
The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the new legislative changes that are set to come into force this year and what this could mean for the industry.
Clarkson issues warning to glass thieves
Jeremy Clarkson has introduced new beer mats at his Oxfordshire pub in a bid to deter potential glass thieves.