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Hospitality VAT Petition Passed 250,000 as Campaign Officially Launches
The #VATsTheProblem petition, which was officially launched to consumers yesterday (July 1) and spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge has surpassed…
Government Issues Pub Opening Times Update for England v Mexico on July 6
Pubs hoping to screen England’s last-16 World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday have been told they can open beyond standard licensing hours…
Cask Ale Week 2026 Dates Announced as Industry Prepares to Celebrate Britain’s National Drink
Dates have been confirmed for this year’s Cask Ale Week, the annual nationwide celebration of Britain’s national drink, with around 10,000 pubs, bars and brewery taps set to take part.
90% World Cup Boost for Pubs as England Progress to Last 16
Global payments company, Square, tracked how the group matches created distinct economic patterns for local businesses across major UK cities.
£3,000 Hiring Grant ‘Won’t Be Enough’ as Hospitality Jobs Growth Stalls, Warns Employment Expert
Following the Prime Minister’s hospitality roundtable earlier this week and the announcement of a £3,000 grant for hospitality businesses hiring 18–24-year-olds…
Scottish Hotels Urged to Check Rates Bills as Deadline to Appeal £63 million Increase Approaches
Scotland’s hotels are being urged to ‘use or lose’ their right to appeal against increases to their rateable values ahead of this month’s deadline…
Two Thirds (70%) of Hospitality, Entertainment and Leisure Business Leaders Say Economic Uncertainty is Preventing Them From Focusing on Transition
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are heightening energy security fears and pressure on businesses, while surging demand from energy-intensive technologies is making investment in…
World Cup Summer Expected to Deliver £4.2bn Boost to Food and Drink Sector as Live Screenings Provide Boost to Venues
New analysis indicates that the UK food and drink sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with pubs…
RAD Hotel Group acquires the Five-Star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa
Independently-owned RAD Hotel Group has today (Wednesday, 1st July) announced the landmark acquisition of the five-star Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon.
One-In-Six Hospitality Venues Risk Closure, As Sector Unites Behind VAT Cut
As the Republic of Ireland reduces its hospitality VAT rate to 9% today, new survey results demonstrate the devastating impact of the cumulative cost and tax burden…
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Stephen Kinkead Takes Home Lifetime Achievement Award at Lockhart Catering Awards
Stephen Kinkead, managing director of Winterhalter UK, was recently honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lockhart Spring Supplier Conference.
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What Could an Andy Burnham Government Mean for Business Rates and Impact Retail and Hospitality?
With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
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