UK pubs face £1,500 licensing fee crisis
British publicans confront fresh financial pressures as government plans could impose substantial new licensing costs, adding to existing challenges in the hospitality sector.
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Tory Minister Exposes Birmingham's 'Dickensian' Slums
Robert Jenrick reveals disturbing details of Birmingham's 'Dickensian' slum housing crisis, exposing rogue landlords exploiting vulnerable migrants in squalid conditions.
Silent Woman pub changes name after being deemed 'offensive'
A 400-year-old Dorset pub immortalised by Thomas Hardy faces controversy as new owners remove its traditional name and iconic sign, sparking local outrage and debates about heritage preservation.
The Stag's Head: Macclesfield's Cosy Winter Pub
Escape the winter chill at The Stag's Head in Macclesfield - a hidden gem boasting roaring fires, award-winning pies, and proper British pub atmosphere just waiting to be discovered.
Greens vote to abolish private landlords
The Green Party has sparked controversy by voting to phase out private landlords, proposing a 'right to buy' for tenants and rent controls in what critics call an assault on property rights.
Abandoned UK pub frozen in time with drinks still poured
Step inside the eerie time capsule of The Rising Sun in East Sussex, where perfectly preserved interiors and unfinished drinks tell haunting stories of a pub suddenly abandoned.
Wetherspoons hotel crowned UK's best beach pub
A Wetherspoons hotel in North Wales has been named the UK's best pub with a beach, offering stunning sea views and unbeatable value. Discover why The Palladium in Llandudno is making waves.
Wetherspoon's Tim Martin attacks business rates
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin launches fresh attack on 'unfair' business rates as the pub giant reveals impressive sales growth and expansion plans across the UK.
UK pubs face £400m crisis as tax hike threatens closures
The British Beer and Pub Association warns that planned National Insurance increases could devastate the struggling pub sector, putting thousands of jobs at risk across the UK.
Stroke survivor finds new purpose running community pub
After suffering a devastating stroke that left him unable to work, Mark Hannon found new purpose by taking over The Crown Inn in Bury, creating an inspiring community success story.
Wetherspoon's Cleanses Ghosts from Old London Dungeon Pub
The popular Wetherspoon's chain has performed a 'cleansing' ritual at its newest Westminster pub, built on the site of the old London Dungeon, to banish any lingering spirits from the property's haunted past.
World's First Purpose-Built Railway Pub Gains Listed Status
The historic Skew Bridge pub in Woking, a unique Victorian relic built specifically for railway travellers, has been granted Grade II listed status, safeguarding its future.
Serial Thieves' Rucksack Scam Exposed in London Pub Heist
CCTV captures the moment two serial thieves targeted a North London pub, using a clever rucksack ruse to steal hundreds of pounds in a sophisticated distraction theft.
Men jailed for 'disgusting' body-shaming abuse in pub
Two men have been sentenced after launching a vile torrent of body-shaming abuse at a woman in a Cheshire pub, with one defendant also convicted of assaulting a police officer.
Pub landlord bans children after complaints of chaos
A UK pub landlord has instituted a strict 'no children' policy following an overwhelming number of complaints about unruly behaviour from youngsters, including running around and leaving electronic devices blaring.
Lithuanian man saves Irish pub with 4,000km rescue mission
A Lithuanian man travels across Europe to save a historic Irish pub from closure, creating an extraordinary tale of community and cross-continental friendship.
Village raises £300k to save pub from developers
Residents of a quaint Yorkshire village launch a heroic campaign, raising a staggering £300,000 in just weeks to buy their local pub and save it from being turned into housing.
Clarkson & May Open Traditional British Pub in Watlington
Top Gear legends Jeremy Clarkson and James May are set to open a traditional British pub in Watlington, Oxfordshire. Discover their plans for The Rising Sun, from real ales to a 'no music' policy.
UK's Biggest Pub Chain Puts 1,000 Pubs Up For Sale
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub operator, has placed a quarter of its 4,500-strong estate on the market in a massive restructuring effort, citing financial pressures and soaring costs.
Ate at Clarkson's Pub: Hawkstone Lager Verdict & £36 Bill Shock
An exclusive review of Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub, The Hawkstone Lab lager, and the surprisingly pricey bill for a simple lunch for two.
Pub Saviour: How One Landlord Beat the Hospitality Crisis
A struggling pub landlord reveals the simple yet brilliant strategy that rescued his business from the brink of closure, offering hope to the UK's embattled hospitality sector amidst soaring costs.
Kent Pub Discovered Frozen in Time Since 2020 Lockdown
An urban explorer's chilling discovery of The Rose and Crown in Kent reveals a pub perfectly preserved, with half-finished drinks and 2019 calendars still on the walls, offering a haunting snapshot of the day lockdown began.
Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.
Ice In Beer: The Great British Pub Debate
The simple request for ice in a pint is causing a seismic split across UK pubs. Discover why this trend is igniting passion and fury amongst brewers, publicans, and drinkers.
Hollywood Star Volunteers Behind Bar in Wiltshire Pub
A major Hollywood film star has traded the glitz of Tinseltown for a quiet Wiltshire village, volunteering behind the bar at a local pub to help out during the staffing crisis.
Cornwall's 'roughest pub' transformed after 20 years
Two decades after being immortalised as Britain's most notorious pub in the legendary 'Sky TV' series, Cornwall's Seven Stars has undergone a stunning metamorphosis. Discover the story of its journey from infamy to community favourite.
Russell Brand's £850k Pub Left Derelict, Locals Furious
Controversial comedian Russell Brand's £850k Oxfordshire pub purchase lies abandoned and derelict, creating local fury in Crownarsh Battle as the community is left with a crumbling eyesore instead of a revitalised local.
UK landlords face tax overhaul on rental income
HMRC is considering a major tax overhaul that could see UK landlords paying tax on their gross rental income instead of profits. Discover how this proposed change might impact property investors and the rental market.
Reeves Scraps Landlord Tax Relief to Fund NI Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget with a major blow to landlords, scrapping the mortgage interest tax relief to fund a cut in National Insurance for millions of workers.
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