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Village pub sells freehold to a local couple. What buying a pub freehold involves
A Grade II listed North Yorkshire pub marketed at £300,000 has sold freehold. Buying a pub freehold means funding the building and the business.
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£10m Hospitality Grant Scheme opens for applications this month
The £10m Hospitality Grant Scheme takes applications from independent pubs, restaurants and cafés from the end of September. What it funds, and what is missing.
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UK business insolvencies fell 19% in August
Creditsafe reports 2,074 UK and Northern Irish business insolvencies in August 2026, down 19% on July. Construction still leads at 17% of failures.
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Whitbread closes its restaurant brands this week as 261 sites wind down
Whitbread closes Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and three more brands this week. What is confirmed about the 261 sites, and what is not.
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Shop price inflation hits a two-year high
Shop prices rose 1.5% in the year to August, the highest reading in over two years, with food inflation at 2.8%. What it means for independent shops and cafes.
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Zero hours consultation closes, with shift notice rules due in 2027
The government's consultation on zero hours contracts closed on 25 August. New rules on shift notice and payment for cancelled shifts are expected in 2027.
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Treasury launches independent review of pub and hotel business rates
HM Treasury has appointed an independent reviewer to examine how pubs and hotels are valued for business rates, reporting by the end of March 2027. What it changes, and what it means for borrowing.