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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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Comptoir Group revenue soars 67% in FY21

The Comptoir Group has seen group revenues rocket 66.9% to £20.7m in the year ended 31 December 2021, up from…

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Pubs expect to see £105m boost during Jubillee weekend

Pubs and brewers are preparing for an estimated 90 million pints expected to be sold resulting in a £105m boost…

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Inflation hits 40-year high

UK inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years during the month of April, driven by the rising cost…

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Domino’s welcomes strong trading in Q1

Domino’s has welcomed a period of strong trading in its first quarter, with like-for-like system sales, excluding splits and the…

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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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Recruitment and retention remain ‘major concern’ for hospitality

Staffing issues continue to set back hospitality’s recovery from Covid-19, according to new research from CGA and Fourth’s Business Leaders’…

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Restaurant owners facing mental health crisis, research finds

Over a third of restaurant owners across the country reported that their mental health was worse at the end of…

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