Friday, 9 January 2026, 13:19
Urban Pubs & Bars acquires five London sites as expansion continues
Urban Pubs and Bars has acquired five premium hospitality venues across London as part of the group’s targeted expansion.The deals…
Friday, 9 January 2026, 13:16
Encore Bars Group acquires The Global Bar
Encore Bars Group has acquired The Globe Bar on Niddry Street in Edinburgh for an undisclosed sum, adding another venue…
Friday, 9 January 2026, 12:14
Govt set to soften business rates rises for pubs in England
The government has announced changes to reduce planned increases in business rates for pubs in England, following sustained pressure from…
Friday, 9 January 2026, 12:12
Xmas week boosts pub sales as restaurants and bars lag behind
Britain’s largest managed pub operators recorded strong sales growth in the week of Christmas, while restaurants and bars saw sales…
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 13:16
Belhaven invests nearly £5m in Scottish pubs as business rates warning looms
Belhaven invested almost £5m in its Scottish pub estate in 2025, with spending spread across 22 managed, leased, tenanted and…















