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Rate Relief Welcome-But Long-Term Concerns Remain
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ eleventh-hour business rates package for pubs has been welcomed by industry leaders however operators and trade bodies warn that the 15% discount…
Emergency Business Rates Support Cuts Average Pub Tax Bill By £12,500 Over Three Years, With Bills Now Held Flat After Revaluation
The government’s emergency business rates support for pubs will cut the bill for an average pub by more than £12,500 over the three years of…
Hospitality Charities Join Forces To Help Professionals Stay In The Industry During Times Of Hardship
The Institute of Hospitality has joined forces with Hospitality Action to strengthen support for hospitality professionals facing financial hardship, with the IoH Funded Membership bursary…
Ayesha Kalaji, Chef Patron of Queen of Cups, wins Chef of the Year at Estrella Damm’s Top 50 Gastropubs 2026
Leading figures from across the UK’s hospitality industry crowded into Plaisterers’ Hall, London, for this year’s Top 50 Gastropubs ceremony on 26th January 2026, with…
Wargrave Landlady Becomes Brakspear’s Longest-Serving Licensee
Forty-six years after she took the keys to The Bull in Wargrave, near Maidenhead, landlady Jayne Worrall has become pub operator Brakspear’s longest-serving licensee. And…
Scottish Pub Closures Outpace England by 50% as Sector Seeks Holyrood Support
Ahead of May’s Holyrood election, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has called for parliamentarians and the next Scottish Government to provide much-needed support…
Revel Collective Administration Results in 21 Site Closures and 591 Job Losses
The Revel Collective has shut down 21 hospitality venues, resulting in 591 redundancies, following the company’s entry into administration earlier this week. Administrators FTI Consulting…
Government Announces Rate Relief Support Package for Pubs
Pubs across England are set to benefit from a new package of government support that promises business rates relief and longer-term stability for the sector….
Industry Body Warns Of 2026 ‘Survival Crisis’ For British Beer As Brewery Closures Average 3 Per Week Across UK
According to new figures released today by the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker, brewery closure rates increased dramatically during 2025 compared to previous years, with a…
Pub Sets Up Unique Group for SEN Children
For families of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), finding a place for their youngsters to relax and enjoy downtime without feeling overwhelmed can be…
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Revel Collective Administration Results in 21 Site Closures and 591 Job Losses
The Revel Collective has shut down 21 hospitality venues, resulting in 591 redundancies, following the company’s entry into administration earlier this week. Administrators FTI Consulting…
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Beyond Borders: Hospitality’s Hunt For New Talent Amid A Perfect Storm For The Sector In 2026
Quinyx warns global recruitment and smarter workforce planning will define hospitality success as staffing shortages persist UK hospitality businesses are heading into 2026 facing a…
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Improving Customer Service
Customer service is the backbone of the hospitality industry. A single interaction can turn a casual visitor into a loyal advocate or a disgruntled customer…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: A Glimmer of Hope in Challenging Times
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. In these undeniably dark times for hospitality, when we seem to report on pub closures and business pressures with…
