The Butt stops here: GBG despatches advisory letter to Brent Council correcting its gambling discourse
The Gambling Business Group has this week issued a detailed response to Councillor Butt, the Leader of Brent Council, addressing a series of arguments he put forward to the Prime Minister in his campaign to end Aim to Permit and restrict gambling premises on the high street.
Planning inspector backs Ealing Council’s decision to refuse Pure Gaming AGC
The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal lodged by Pure Gaming after Ealing Council refused the company’s plans to open a 24-hour bingo hall on Uxbridge Road last August.
Game Nation Deptford raises the bar in company wide Vegas competition
Game Nation’s strategic mission is to set new standards in the delivery of a community focussed and hospitality-centric entertainment experience. A programme of unannounced venue visits was meticulous in its attention to detail from kerb appeal to product knowledge. From a final shortlist of ten Deptford was named the outstanding venue earning Manager Christos Balas an all expenses paid trip for two to Las Vegas with each member of the team receiving £150 in recognition of their contribution to the venue’s success.
Hospitality continues to feel the pressure despite some World Cup relief
The World Cup delivered some respite to the UK hospitality sector as fans piled into pubs throughout June and July. It certainly helped insolvency rates slow, albeit from a pretty high level. But the footie’s over and the soundings are that it could be game over for many hospitality businesses too as the costs cycle starts to churn again.
Jakey Davies visits Blackpool Central Pier
Twitch streamer and influencer Jakey Davies visited Blackpool’s Central Pier on 11 July, taking on rides such as the dodgems while posing for photos with fans.
Young’s revenue boosted by warm weather and a busy summer of sport
Young’s has reported that revenue for the 14 weeks to 6 July 2026 increased by 9.4 percent in total and 5.5 percent like-for-like as warm weather and a summer of sport delivered a period of “exceptional trading.”
Buzz Bingo Tooting unveils community-funded blue plaque
Buzz Bingo Tooting marked National Bingo Week last month by unveiling a blue plaque commemorating the club’s history as one of the UK’s leading entertainment venues.
Grand Pier backs local employment with T Level Business placement
The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting local youth employment by offering hands-on experience to a T Level Business student from Weston College.
Admiral to expand Bradford AGC by replacing tanning salon
Luxury Leisure has submitted plans to expand its Admiral AGC premises in Bradford by repurposing the tanning salon attached to the property.
Spoons increases price of a pint by up to 20p
JD Wetherspoon has increased the price of food and drinks at its 794 pubs across the country, adding up to 20p to the price of a pint.