| Date | Title | Description |
| 03.08.2026 | Burnham urged to axe tourist tax expansion in devolution drive | A leading hospitality trade body has urged Andy Burnham to drop plans to expand the so-called “tourist tax” across the country as part of his devolution drive.
UK Hospitality (UKH) has written a letter to the Prime Minister, seen by City AM... |
| 07.07.2026 | Young’s pubs score World Cup trading boost | Young’s has seen a surge in trading as a result of England’s success so far in the World Cup, the pub operator said.
The FTSE-listed hospitality firm said its nine per cent jump in revenue in the last 14 weeks was in part driven by the init... |
| 06.07.2026 | Pubs toast England World Cup victory over Mexico | British pubs served more than six million pints during England’s World Cup victory against Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning.
The UK’s hospitality sector was handed a boost after the government decided to allow pubs to stay open u... |
| 04.07.2026 | World Cup: Boost for pubs as Brits set to buy 1m pints during England vs Mexico | Brits are poised to buy one million extra pints throughout the England and Mexico’s World Cup showdown, in what is set to be the one of the booziest Sunday nights the country has ever seen.
The fixture in Mexico City – which will kick off a... |
| 11.06.2026 | Hospitality leaders ramp up pressure on Labour to slash VAT | Leaders of top hospitality firms have ramped up pressure on Labour to slash VAT, which they warn is leading to hundreds of thousands of job losses.
Pub chains JD Wetherspoon, Fuller’s and Greene King, as well as hotel giant Hilton and Mexic... |
| 10.06.2026 | Fuller’s slams ‘unprecedented government interference’ in pub sector | The boss of Fuller’s has slammed Labour for “unprecedented government interference” into the pub sector, which he says is to blame for 5,800 pubs closing in a decade.
Simon Emeny, executive chairman of Fuller, Smith and Turner, has launched... |
| 09.06.2026 | ‘Reason to be optimistic’: Hospitality bosses say World Cup a lifeline for pubs | Pub bosses are hoping for a much-needed boost from the World Cup this summer, as the hospitality industry warns of a crushing tax and cost burden.
Leading pub chains Greene King and JD Wetherspoon have told City AM they are hoping for a “us... |
| 01.06.2026 | Pub bosses warn tax hikes driving youth unemployment crisis | Pub bosses have warned that Labour tax hikes are driving the youth unemployment crisis, which is pushing the UK towards an “economic catastrophe”.
Several hospitality leaders have called on the government to reverse its increases to employe... |
| 23.05.2026 | Superdrug owner eyes up London float in $30bn dual listing | The owner of Superdrug is eyeing up a blockbuster London float as part of a $30bn dual listing later this year.
AS Watson, which owns the health and beauty retailer, plans to raise about $2bn by listing its shares in both London and Hong Ko... |
| 21.05.2026 | Executive Leadership and Search Specialist Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in David Sole-run School for CEOs | Executive Search firm Carlyle has acquired a majority stake in School for CEOs, the executive development company founded by David Sole OBE and Patrick Macdonald FRSE in 2011. School for CEOs specialises in CEO and Board development, leader... |
| 19.05.2026 | Old Spanish Hen? Estrella snaps up Greene King beer brand in UK expansion | The British arm of Spanish beer giant Estrella is set to snap up Greene King’s iconic Old Speckled Hen beer as it continues to expand in the UK.
Damm UK, the British arm of Barcelona based brewer S.A. Damm – which owns Estrella – will take ... |
| 29.04.2026 | ‘Slightly unnerving’: Greene King enlists AI to answer pub phones | Greene King has turned to AI-generated assistants to staff its bars as hospitality firms battle to absorb rising costs, City AM can reveal.
The Chinese-owned pub chain, one of the UK’s largest, is using a “virtual assistant” named “Charlie”... |
| 25.03.2026 | Where is London’s cheapest pint? | Drawn out of the office and into the City’s pubs by the springtime sun, Square Mile workers will face a bitter taste when they pay for their pints.
The City of London is one of the 28 London boroughs where the cost of a pint has surged over... |
| 25.03.2026 | Government can’t fix the jobs crisis alone – employers must step in | It is companies, not ministers who do the most to create meaningful work. Let’s get to it, says Octavius Black
One of Europe’s most successful fintechs has given its employees unlimited access to AI with a simple instruction: build tools th... |
| 20.03.2026 | Wetherspoon shares tumble as profit disappoints | Shares in the country’s best-known pub chain have tumbled after profit failed to meet expectations even after they were downgraded.
Pre-tax profit at JD Wetherspoon fell by 32 per cent to £22m for the first half of this year, and operating ... |
| 18.03.2026 | Greene King to put 150 pubs on chopping block | Pubs giant Greene King is considering selling 150 of its pubs and offloading dozens more to franchisees, as its managing director quits.
The pub operator, which has 2,500 premises in the UK, has said it will put around 300 of its managed pu... |
| 02.03.2026 | Anfield Leads Inclusive Football Revolution with Sign Language Initiative | Carlsberg and Liverpool FC launch a landmark initiative. They ensure full matchday accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing fans. British Sign Language renditions of "You'll Never Walk Alone" debut at Anfield. "Fan Interpre... |
| 01.03.2026 | A SIGN OF THE TIMES: CARLSBERG MAKES EVERY FAN FEEL PART OF MATCHDAY WITH BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE RENDITION OF 'YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE' | COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsberg and its long standing partner, Liverpool FC (LFC), is taking a significant step to ensure the electric atmosphere of Anfield Stadium is accessible to every supporter.
Recognising ... |
| 01.03.2026 | CARLSBERG MAKES EVERY FAN FEEL PART OF MATCHDAY WITH BSL RENDITION OF "YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE" | COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsberg and its long standing partner, Liverpool FC (LFC), is taking a significant step to ensure the electric atmosphere of Anfield Stadium is accessible to every supporter.
Recognising ... |
| 15.02.2026 | Greene King weighs job cuts as pub sector braces for cost squeeze | Greene King is preparing to cut around 100 roles as Britain’s second-largest pub operator reviews its cost base against a backdrop of rising taxes and mounting pressure across the hospitality sector.
The brewer and pub group, which operates... |
| 11.12.2025 | Landlords bar Labour MPs from pubs as hospitality backlash mounts | Hundreds of landlords have barred Labour MPs from their pubs as the hospitality sector stepped up its condemnation of a controversial business rates overhaul announced at last month’s Budget.
Publicans across the country have locked their d... |
| 28.10.2025 | Street food vendors face confidence crisis ahead of Budget | Grassroots vendors are rapidly losing confidence in their future ahead of the Autumn Budget, according to new data.
Just one per cent of respondents in a new hospitality survey described the UK street food sector as having a strong, viable ... |
| 13.10.2025 | Don’t raise a glass to Starmer’s plan for pubs | Keir Starmer claims he has a plan to save the struggling hospitality sector, but the detail is thin and all his other actions – like banning vapes and junkfood advertising – suggest his every impulse is to control people’s behaviour, says E... |
| 17.09.2025 | CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: Can UK trade come up Trumps? | With the U.K. economy stagnating, it feels like a lot is riding on President Donald Trump’s trip to Britain.
The visit looks set to be huge in terms of deals.
Companies involved include Nvidia, OpenAI, Google and BlackRock.
This report is f... |
| 02.09.2025 | Heston Blumenthal calls for VAT cut to ‘save British pubs’ | Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has called on the government and licensees to take urgent action to halt the closure of thousands of UK pubs.
The chef, who owns owner of the Michelin-starred gastropub The Hinds Head, is campaigning for a r... |
| 01.09.2025 | Greene King landlords plea for Rachel Reeves to cut bills | More than 600 Greene King landlords have called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to lower taxes for pubs ahead of the Autumn Budget as the sector grapples with ever-rising costs.
The hospitality industry has been vocal about the cost pressures i... |
| 14.07.2025 | Pub bosses in joint call for ‘urgent’ tax reform | Pub bosses have called for urgent reform of the business rates system, arguing that the levy places unfair pressure on hospitality venues at a time of rising costs across the board.
Greene King boss Nick Mackenzie said that business rates s... |
| 22.05.2025 | The Resilience of British Brands: Greggs and Greene King Navigate Turbulent Waters | In the ever-shifting landscape of the UK food and beverage industry, two brands stand tall: Greggs and Greene King. Both are iconic, yet they face distinct challenges and opportunities. Greggs, the beloved bakery chain, has found its footin... |
| 22.05.2025 | Mitchells & Butlers: Profit at All Bar One owner jumps as Brits keep spending | All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers has reported half-year profit ahead of the market despite significant cost headwinds.
The All Bar One and Harvester owner told markets this morning that total revenue reached £1,454m in the 28 weeks... |
| 20.05.2025 | Greene King vs Spoons: Who is winning the great British pub battle? | There are few well-populated areas of the UK where you can’t find either a Greene King or JD Wetherspoon pub.
The two titans of the British pubs industry together operate thousands of locations each across the country and are staples of mos... |
| 19.05.2025 | Greene King: Pub giant calls for ‘urgent help’ after losing £150m | Pub giant Greene King has issued an urgent plea to the government for help after slumping to a near-£150m loss in 2024.
The Suffolk-headquartered group fell to a pre-tax loss of £147.1m during its latest financial year, having posted a prof... |
| 04.04.2025 | Last orders pushed back as government slashes nightlife red tape | The UK government is set to overhaul licensing laws to give pubs, clubs, and restaurants greater freedom to operate, aiming to revive the country’s nightlife economy and remove barriers to business growth.
Key changes, which were announced ... |
| 25.02.2025 | Britain’s hospitality leaders face a crisis of confidence as tax rises bite | - |
| 30.12.2024 | Last orders: Pubs call for action as locals close across the country | - |
| 23.12.2024 | Plant-Based Revolution: Redefine Meat and Waken Mouthcare Lead the Charge | The winds of change are blowing through the food and wellness industries. Two companies, Redefine Meat and Waken Mouthcare, are at the forefront of this transformation. They are not just riding the wave; they are creating it. Their innovati... |
| 17.12.2024 | Redefine Meat Targets Schools & Meat-Eaters to Increase Plant-Based Uptake During Veganuary | 4 Mins Read Israeli plant-based meat pioneer Redefine Meat has struck over 30 partnerships with UK retailers, foodservice operators and schools for Veganuary.
On the back of a record year for its UK operation, Redefine Meat is taking things... |
| 29.11.2024 | The Future of Meat: Innovations in Plant-Based and Cultivated Proteins | The world of meat is changing. The traditional landscape is being reshaped by innovative technologies and shifting consumer preferences. Two significant developments are at the forefront: 3D-printed plant-based meats and cultivated meat. Th... |
| 29.11.2024 | The Rise and Fall of Alternative Proteins: A New Era for Plant-Based and Cultivated Meats | The landscape of alternative proteins is shifting. Once hailed as the future of food, plant-based and cultivated meats are now navigating a complex terrain of challenges and opportunities. The hype has subsided, but the journey is far from ... |
| 28.11.2024 | Redefine Meat Doubles UK Sales, Partners with 200-Year-Old Pub Chain for 3D-Printed Meat | 4 Mins Read Thanks to a collaboration with Greene King, Redefine Meat’s 3D-printed meat alternatives are now available at 1,000 UK restaurants, in a year when domestic sales have shot up by 100%.
Israeli food tech startup Redefine Meat is c... |
| 28.11.2024 | Redefine Meat Celebrates Record Growth & 1000th UK Site Partnership | Amid a period of industry challenges, premium meat alternatives producer Redefine Meat is celebrating a record year. The company has seen almost 100% year-on-year UK food service sales growth, and recently secured its 1000th UK site partner... |
| 01.07.2024 | JULIENNE BRUNO Scoops Gold in Free From Food Awards & World Dairy Innovation Awards | UK artisan vegan cheesemaker JULIENNE BRUNO is celebrating two significant wins for its Superstraccia®product, a soy and coconut-based fermented cheese, crafted for pizzas and salads.
The Superstraccia — which last year was added to menus a... |
| 04.06.2024 | New law set to push the price of a pint above £7 across London | - |
| 07.05.2024 | Gomo announces eLearning content generation and translation features powered by OpenAI | The Gomo learning suite now includes AI-supported eLearning content translation, making it easier than ever for HR and L&D teams to upskill and reskill their people.
Gomo's new AI-enabled features allow users to automatically translate ... |
| 20.04.2024 | London Marathon: What free things can I get with my medal? | Are you mad enough to be running the London Marathon this weekend, plodding around the capital desperate to make the finishing line?
Well if you are, there are a number of brands around the capital that are offering you FREE rewards for com... |
| 12.10.2022 | Piper exits Hickory’s to Greene King | We are delighted to announce our exit from Hickory’s, the UK’s leading BBQ smokehouse restaurant group, to pub retailer and brewer Greene King.
Founded in 2010 by Neil McDonnell, Hickory’s is a family friendly, smokehouse and BBQ restauran... |
| 27.08.2020 | YOU CAN NOW GET A GREEN BURGER…AND IT'S ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE | The brightly coloured burger has been unveiled by Greene King and Hungry Horse as part of its partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, and features either a crispy chicken or grilled beef patty, topped with a layer of fajita seasoned mac ... |
| 28.06.2019 | Greene King Pub Group Announces Vegan Direction, Shares Rise 4% | UK pubs group Greene King has seen share prices increase by 4% after new boss Nick Mackenzie announced that there will be more vegan offerings on all menus. Shares closed yesterday at 611.6p which is an increase of 31.6p.
According to the I... |
| 28.06.2019 | Greene King Pub Group Announces Vegan Direction, Shares Rise 4% | Greene King / PA
UK pubs group Greene King has seen share prices increase by 4% after new boss Nick Mackenzie announced that there will be more vegan offerings on all menus. Shares closed yesterday at 611.6p which is an increase of 31.6p.
A... |
| 04.03.2019 | Three-fifths of East Anglian residents believe university isn’t worth the debt | Three-fifths of East Anglian residents believe university isn’t worth the debt
04-03-2019
Three fifths of East Anglian residents (60%) believe spending thousands of pounds on a university degree is not worth the debt when it comes to improv... |
| 04.08.2017 | Two outstanding interns take on full-time roles at Mobas | Two outstanding interns take on full-time roles at Mobas
04-08-2017
Jess Dutton and Sophie Rudkin, who have both completed internships at the Cambridge-based strategic marketing agency Mobas, have accepted the positions of Junior Designer a... |
| 31.10.2011 | 'The business of enhancing our life outside work' | 'The business of enhancing our life outside work'
31-10-2011
The next event in Cambridge Network's series of Open Meetings with high profile speakers features Rooney Anand, CEO of Greene King, talking about 'The business of enhancing our li... |
| - | Is the pub quiz dead? | It was the whispering into their smartwatches that gave them away, but a team who had enjoyed a winning streak at a pub in Greater Manchester have been accused of cheating – and barred.
While the cautionary tale of The Barking Dog cheaters ... |
