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The Great British Pub Awards 2025 took place yesterday evening, celebrating the most outstanding pubs across Great Britain. The annual ceremony recognises all the pubs that go above and beyond, with this year’s event consisting of 17 different award categories. 
According to the latest report from Barclays, consumer card spending at pubs, bars and clubs grew 8.4% year-on-year during June. That’s the biggest increase for the on-trade since January this year.
A new law, designed to ensure that all hospitality staff receive the tips left to them by customers, has been announced. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and is expected to be in force from 2024.
The ICRTouch team are delighted to announce the official sponsorship of the 2023 National Pub & Bar Awards. We recognise the integral, positive impact that pubs and bars have on our communities and we’re excited to celebrate some of the UK’s best!
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