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US equity firm eyes Marston’s takeover

Marston’s, the brewery, pub and hotel operator, is reportedly subject to a takeover approach from the US-based private equity investment…

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UKH calls for VAT and rates support after ‘worst year on record’

UKHospitality has called for a further extension of VAT and business rates support from the government after the “worst year…

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Manchester City footballer raises money for local restaurants

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan has launched a campaign to help support local Manchester hospitality businesses hit by the pandemic. …

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Various Eateries receives £2.5m business interruption payout

Various Eateries, a restaurant owner, developer, and operator, has received £2.5m through its business interruption policy. The funds, which reportedly…

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Oakman Inns confident of £4.5m funding target

Oakman Inns chief executive officer, Steven Kenee has said he is “very confident” that the pub group will reach its…

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Pandemic cost hospitality £200m a day in 2020 

The pandemic and ensuing lockdowns cost the hospitality sector nearly £200m a day or £8m per hour in lost sales…

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CAMRA: Forced hospitality closure until may will be ‘devastating’

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has responded to the comments by Sage scientists that hospitality businesses should remain closed until…

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Tim Martin sells £50.3m of JD Wetherspoon shares

Chairman of JD Wheterspoon Tim Martin, has sold shares worth £50.3m to capitalise on the “significant buying interest” following the…

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City Pub Group positioned to ‘emerge strongly’

The City Pub Group has announced it is “well positioned to emerge strongly” once restrictions are lifted, having reduced cash…

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‘Stark reminder’ for action amid 6,000 sector closures, UKH warns

UKHospitality (UKH) has called for action after figures published today (22 January) by CGA revealed a net decline of nearly…

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