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Prime Minister’s local pub sold to Chinese investor

05-Dec-2016 By Sophie Witts

A pub made famous when it was visited by David Cameron and the president of China has been sold to a Chinese company which aims to turn it into an international brand.

Pub opening hours to be extended for Queen's 90th birthday

23-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

Pub opening hours will be extended on 10 and 11 June to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday, David Cameron has announced.

Tourism industry welcomes Government’s five point plan

20-Jul-2015 By Liam Garrahan

The tourism industry has responded positively to David Cameron’s five point plan for the tourism sector.

Hospitality industry welcomes Government support for storm-struck businesses

18-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Hotels, restaurants pubs and tourist attractions situated in areas affected by the extreme weather have welcomed the Government’s new £10m support scheme to help put businesses ‘back on their feet’.

Alcohol minimum unit pricing: Will dropped plans affect alcohol duty arguments?

13-Mar-2013 By Peter Ruddick

The Government is reportedly considering dropping plans for a minimum per unit price for alcohol after pressure from Cabinet Ministers who don't back the policy and concern from the Treasury about the effect it would have on revenues from alcohol...

Hugh Robertson promoted to take on Government tourism role

06-Sep-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Hugh Robertson has been promoted to the role of Minister for Sport and Tourism within the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and will now be the main contact in Government for the hospitality and tourism industries following the departure...

John Penrose stands down as Tourism Minister as DCMS is reduced in size

05-Sep-2012 By Emma Eversham and Peter Ruddick

John Penrose has stood down from his position as Tourism and Heritage Minister following David Cameron's decision to reduce the size of the Culture, Media and Sports department (DCMS) after the London 2012 Olympics.

Travelodge rejoins the British Hospitality Association

07-Aug-2012 By Emma Eversham

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has decided to rejoin the British Hospitality Association (BHA) to help support it with a number of aims, including cutting VAT and creating more jobs within the sector. 

Government urged to appoint 'hospitality minister' to promote industry and tackle unemployment

17-Feb-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Stephen Kyjak-Lane, general manager of the Lancaster London hotel and the new chairman of the London advisory board of hospitality careers charity Springboard, has said a Government minister for hospitality is needed to promote the industry to jobseekers...

BBPA: Pubs are key to high street revival

24-Jun-2011 By Tom Allsop & Becky Paskin

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed that pubs should play a central role in government plans to create more prosperous and diverse high streets.

Pub closure rate slows, but beer tax hike imminent

15-Mar-2011 By Becky Paskin

The rate of pub closures has slowed to 25 per week, although government plans for a 7 per cent rise in beer tax in next week’s budget could prolong damage to the sector.