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Pubs Brace for Potential Duty Increase as Budget Approaches
Proposed alcohol duty increase could add 2p to a pint as debate over pub drinking policies intensifies. Pub operators are facing renewed concerns over rising costs after reports that Chancellor John Healey…
Marston’s Pubs Call on Communities to Raise a Glass for the Royal British Legion
Marston’s Raise a Glass campaign returns this week, bringing pubs and communities across the country together in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal,…
Wetherspoon Denies Poppy Ban Following Gosport Pub Incident
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has rejected suggestions that it prohibits customers from wearing Remembrance poppies in its pubs, following reports that several people were refused…
Living Wage Set for 3.9% Rise as Hospitality Warns of Pressure on Entry-Level Jobs
The National Living Wage is expected to increase by 3.9% to around £13.20 an hour from 2027, with the rate for younger workers rising by…
Warrington Pub Set for £150,000 Refurbishment as ‘The Lord Rodney’ Returns
A well-known Warrington town centre venue is set to undergo a massive £150,000 transformation, restoring its historic identity and elevating its entertainment and sports offering…
MPs call for 10% VAT Pilot on Food and Accommodation in Northern Ireland to Support Hospitality Sector
The VAT rate on hospitality food and accommodation in Northern Ireland should be cut to 10% for a trial period of four years to help…
General Managers Of The Year Crowned At Greene King’s Annual Conference
Pub company and brewer Greene King hosted its managed pubs event this month, attended by 1,300 leaders from across the country, which culminated in a glittering awards night in Manchester.
Heartwood Collection Acquires The Angel Hotel, Leamington Spa
Hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Angel Hotel in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The historic coaching inn will undergo a multi-million-pound refurbishment…
New Travellers and Destinations to Reshape Europe’s Tourism Map by 2036, New Report Reveals
Europe’s tourism market will be reshaped over the next decade by new travellers, new destinations and changing demand patterns, according to a new report from hospitality group Accor.
Heineken Tells UK Pubs To Prepare for Weight-Loss Drug Shift In Drinking Habits
Heineken has advised its UK on-trade customers to rethink how they sell drinks as weight-loss medicines grow in popularity, in a frank acknowledgement from a leading brewer that the drugs could affect alcohol sales.
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Bidfood Celebrates Three Years Championing Food and Drink SMEs Through its Open Doors Programme
Bidfood has marked the third anniversary of its Open Doors Programme, celebrating 33 innovative food and drink suppliers it has introduced into the wholesale market.
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Can You Still Hire A Chef From Abroad? The Trade Deal Visa Few Operators Have Heard Of
For years, the answer to an empty station in a busy kitchen was often found overseas. According to Home Office data, 6,203 chefs were granted Skilled Worker visas in the year to March 2024, more than any other occupation on the route.
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Can You Still Hire A Chef From Abroad? The Trade Deal Visa Few Operators Have Heard Of
For years, the answer to an empty station in a busy kitchen was often found overseas. According to Home Office data, 6,203 chefs were granted Skilled Worker visas in the year to March 2024, more than any other occupation on the route.
