Pubs voice fury at Reeves's business rates changes
Landlords across England and Wales react with disbelief to soaring business rates, warning of closures and job cuts. Discover how the tax hike is squeezing the heart of communities.
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Bulldozer smashes into Welsh pub in targeted attack
A man is arrested after a bulldozer ploughs into the New Inn pub in Hirwaun, South Wales, flattening a car. Police confirm a targeted incident with no other injuries. Read the latest.
Lunch at Strictly star Gavin Henson's country pub reviewed
We visited Strictly star and rugby icon Gavin Henson's Vale of Glamorgan pub, The Fox, for a Sunday lunch. Discover if the food and atmosphere live up to the famous owner's reputation.
Brewers and Pubs in Crisis Over Budget Business Rates
Independent brewers warn Rachel Reeves that new business rates threaten community pubs, with over 100 breweries lost and closures at record highs. Read their urgent call for a rethink.
Crisps Voted UK's Favourite Pub Snack
A national poll settles the great British pub snack debate. Crisps are the clear winner, with dry roasted peanuts and sausage rolls completing the top three. Discover the full ranking.
Crocodile Dundee Pub Enters New Era Without Crocs
The iconic Crocodile Dundee pub in Australia undergoes a major transformation, keeping its famous beer but removing crocodiles. Discover the pub's new direction.
Irish Pub Crisis: 2,100 Closures Since 2005
New academic studies reveal Ireland's pubs are vanishing at alarming rates, threatening community cohesion and cultural heritage. Discover the sobering findings.
Poll: 53% Fear Local Pub Closures From Tax Rises
New Savanta poll reveals 53% of Brits fear their local pub will close due to National Insurance hikes. The hospitality sector demands a VAT cut lifeline. Read the full analysis.
Thieves jailed for stealing bag in London pub
Two men sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after being caught on CCTV stealing a bag containing over £2,000 from a customer in a busy London pub. Watch the shocking footage.
Manchester pub quiz cheating scandal mirrors crime novel
Author Janice Hallett explores how a real-life pub quiz cheating scandal in Manchester uncannily mirrored her new crime novel 'The Killer Question', examining the surprisingly high stakes of Britain's favourite pastime.
The Shaston Arms: A Gen Z Pub Lacking Soul
Grace Dent reviews The Shaston Arms, a London pub trying to be a boozer and restaurant. The result is a sterile, expensive experience with service issues. Read the full verdict.
Clarkson fainted over £350k pub electricity bill
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he fainted after a £350,000 quote to fix his pub's electricity just days before opening. Discover the chaotic launch of The Farmer's Dog.
Wetherspoon's Christmas Menu: 6 Dishes Ranked
We tried six dishes from Wetherspoon's new Christmas menu. One dessert was so exceptional it left us speechless. Discover our honest rankings and must-try items.
London pub bans children after 6pm
The William The Fourth in Leyton has introduced an adults-only policy from 6pm after customer feedback compared the venue to a 'creche'. Discover the new rules.
Wetherspoon confirms first Spain pub at Alicante Airport
Wetherspoon is opening its first mainland Europe pub at Alicante Airport in January 2026, serving British classics and local Spanish dishes to holidaymakers.
Wetherspoon opens new university pub and six more sites
Wetherspoon announces a partnership with the University of Birmingham to open Joe's Bar, plus six new pub openings across the UK by mid-January. Discover the latest expansion.
Nottingham's Plough Inn closes, community fights back
The historic Plough Inn in Radford has closed after unsustainable losses. Locals are campaigning for Asset of Community Value status to protect the beloved pub from redevelopment.
Stonegate considers selling over 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 venues. The move could see almost a quarter of its sites change hands. Discover the full story.
Inside James Blunt's Posh Chelsea Pub Rescue
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, the Chelsea pub singer James Blunt saved from redevelopment. Discover its history, haunted tales, and high-end menu in this unique London spot.
Spirit suppliers collapse as 38% of pubs sound alarm
Exclusive: UK landlords report a surge in gin and whisky supplier failures, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze excise duty in the upcoming Budget to save the industry.
Stonegate weighs £1bn sale of 1000 UK pubs
Britain's largest pub group, Stonegate, is reportedly considering a £1 billion sale of 1,034 sites to address its £3 billion debt. The move follows pandemic losses and economic pressures. Discover the implications for the UK hospitality sector.
Pub quiz cheating crisis: Landlords fight back
Discover how UK pub landlords are combating smartphone cheaters in pub quizzes, from tech solutions to honest confessions. Learn about this British tradition's challenges.
G Flip Sparks 'Parma vs Parmi' Debate in Australia
Australian singer G Flip has reignited the fiery debate over whether a chicken parmigiana should be called a 'parma' or a 'parmi'. Discover the regional divide and join the conversation.
Budget 2025 may trigger mass pub closures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned the Budget risks the 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' as closures could hit six a day. Urgent action on business rates and beer duty is demanded.
Pub Quiz Cheating Scandal Sparks Online Frenzy
A pub landlord's social media post outing quiz cheats has ignited online speculation. Share your own pub quiz cheating confessions and suspicions with us anonymously.
Wetherspoon's Britannia Pub in Canary Wharf to Close
JD Wetherspoon announces closure of The Britannia in Canary Wharf, ending an era for London pub-goers as company cites changing work patterns post-pandemic.
106 UK Bank Branches Face Closure in Major Shakeup
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
Coffee Shop Closures Trigger Property Price Crash
Shocking new research reveals how the closure of popular coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' can wipe thousands off nearby property values across Britain.
Recreate British Pub Classics at Home
Discover how to master Britain's favourite pub classics in your own kitchen, from perfect fish and chips to irresistible sticky toffee pudding.
Pub landlord's viral pool shot stuns internet
Watch in awe as a British pub landlord executes what's being hailed as 'the greatest pool shot ever' in a viral video that's taking social media by storm.
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