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With the Autumn Statement due to take place in less than two weeks, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked at what voices across the sector want from the Chancellor.

The majority of pubs allow non-paying guests to use their toilet but urge customers to ask permission first and consider charity donations in lieu of a purchase, adding hospitality venues are “public houses not public conveniences”.

Should pubs allow non-paying customers to use the toilet? While it may be seen as the hospitable thing to do, there can be a cost to operators involved and rude guests to contend with.

The number of licensed premises has decreased by almost a third (31%) in the past 20 years, according to new figures.

Sacha Lord, the night time economy advisor, has said the unchanged Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate released today (18 October) will pile further pressure on small business, especially those in hospitality.

More than half of pubs want a reduction in VAT from the upcoming Autumn Statement to help keep their business “profitable”, a snap poll by The Morning Advertiser has revealed.

In this week's property refurbishment round-up, we spoke to operator of the Walmer Castle in Notting Hill about the historic pub's restoration while reopening's from Admiral Taverns, Inn Collection Group and Slug & Lettuce also feature.

You’ve probably walked past this Dunedin building a dozen times. In the 1920s this factory building was a hive of activity, all thanks to a humble...

From boutique inns and restaurants with rooms to country house hotels and castles, we've rounded up some of the best hotels near London.

Oh the delight for of a room the night: As hotels reopen, our Inspector (who never takes a freebie and tells it like it is) digs into his little black book to find perfect breaks for you and your family Preparations are reaching a crescendo as hotels and B&Bs prepare to finally open their doors on Monday Here The Daily Mails Inspector picks a selection of hotels around the £100-£200 per night price point  The list includes William and Kates local pub in Norfolk and a grand hotel with a huge ...