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Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".
August 18, 2026Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
August 16, 2026Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
July 23, 2026Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
July 23, 2026What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,
July 23, 2026What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.
July 23, 2026UK PM Burnham to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues - Reuters
UK PM Burnham to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues Reuters
July 23, 2026Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed
The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.
July 11, 2026Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
July 2, 2026Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.
July 1, 2026Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.
June 11, 2026UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.
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Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
Wetherspoons has banned its customers from playing music out loud or taking calls on speaker, saying the noise from phones and tablets was an increasing problem driving people "nuts". The company – w
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Watch: Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut Andy Burnham's decision to cut business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England raised a cheer among industry bosses. It w
What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year. In his third policy announce
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Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed
England fans can stay in the pub - either celebrating or commiserating with each other - until 30 minutes after the final whistle is blown in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway, the government
Government considers U-turn over extending pub hours for England v Mexico
Pubs may now be allowed to stay open until the end of England's World Cup match against Mexico, which is due to kick off at 1am UK time on Monday. The government had initially said it would not relax
Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith ran the Samuel Smith brewery and pub business for decades Humphrey Smith, the owner of the Samuel Smith's brewing and pub business, has died aged 81, it has been confirmed. Establishe
Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup
Football fans will flock to pubs over the next month to watch the World Cup but the price of a pint has risen sharply since the competition was last held. The tournament begins on Thursday as co-hosts
Pub chain Fuller’s hopes for bumper summer of World Cup and staycations
Company says it has strong bookings for England matches and has spruced up gardens for domestic holidaymakers Business live – latest updates The boss of the pub and hotel chain Fuller’s has said tha
Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
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UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
The price of a pint in UK pubs has risen sharply since the last World Cup, outpacing inflation. So what's behind the increase – and where is the money going? With millions of England and Scotland fan