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Monday 12 October: UK pub sector warns of 360 closures in 2026 as Loungers makes German debut
British Beer & Pub Association warns 5,000 jobs are at risk this year, while Loungers launches Southville in Essen and Five Guys faces beef inflation pressures.
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Results & trading updates: Five Guys pre-tax losses hit £43m following beef price surge; Delivery giant reaches profitability with £16m pre-tax gain; SSP Group posts 5% sales growth to reach…
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