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Number of pubs falls by over 7,000 in past decade

The number of English and Welsh pubs fell below 40,000 for the first time during the first half of 2022…

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10,000 hospitality businesses face closure, UKH CEO warns

The CEO of UKHospitality has warned that 10,000 pubs and restaurants could face closure in light of rising inflation, energy…

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Brewdog losses narrow as revenues hit £286m

Brewdog has reported its revenues surged 21% year-on-year from £238m to £286m in the year ended 31 December 2021, amid…

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Gees Restaurant & Bar reopens after £1.5m refurb

Gees Restaurant and Bar in Oxford has officially reopened this week following an investment of more than £1.5m. Diners are…

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Adnams sales hit £57.4m in FY21

Adnams, the brewer, distiller and retailer, has revealed that sales rose by £7m to £57.4m in the 12 months to…

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Cost pressures hit growth for contract caterers despite bounce back

Sales in the contract catering sector remain well below pre-Covid levels as sales are 20% below the figure recorded in…

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BBPA calls on election candidates to support local pubs 

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is calling on local candidates to back calls for fairer business rates and…

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UK licensed premises contract as CGA warns of future closures

Britain’s number of licensed premises contracted 0.9% in the first quarter of 2022, the latest market recovery monitor from CGA…

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ESS wins catering contract for Scouts Scotland

ESS, the defence, energy and government services sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has been awarded a new catering…

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J D Wetherspoon returns to normal trading amid improving sales

In the most recent three-week period, to 13 March 2022, J D Wetherspoon has revealed it has seen sales improve…

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