9 September 2024

Utility prices unlikely to return to 2022 levels

Volatility is greater in gas and electricity commodity costs in winter. Gas demand exceeds available supplies with reserves bridging the gap.
30 August 2024

Drinks sales continue difficult run

Drinks sales have continued a difficult run as year-on-year sales slump by 5%, the latest Daily Drinks Tracker from CGA by NIQ has revealed.
30 August 2024

OPINION: Hospitality must become the go-to place once again

I love pubs. I love old fashioned pubs, quirky bars, sports venues, gastropubs, you name it, I love them all.
27 August 2024

Drinks sales down for second week in a row

Drinks sales in managed venues have dipped below 2023 levels for second consecutive week despite last weekâs widespread good weather.
19 August 2024

Number of hospitality sites in growth again

For the first time in two years, the sector has recorded quarter-on-quarter growth in outlet numbers.
16 August 2024

Drinks sales slump due to poor weather and civil unrest

Drinks sales in pubs fell year-on-year in the week to Saturday 10 August as âdisappointing weather and civil unrestâ swept across the nation.
12 August 2024

Hot weather increases drinks sales by 7%

With the weather set to remain good this week, pubs can make hay after last week brought a 7% uplift in total drink sales after the […]
1 August 2024

Plea for new Gov to confirm Alcohol Duty System review

Independent breweries have called on the Labour Government to confirm the newly implemented Alcohol Duty System will be reviewed after three years.
9 July 2024

The Big Interview: running a pub is ‘unfinished business’ for BII CEO Alton

Steve Alton, pub licenseeâ sounds good doesnât it? Well, it could be a reality one day so stay tuned.
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