Government Launch’s Review to Cut Licensing Hours “Red Tape”
The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events. For years,…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Iconic Dartmouth Pub Reopens After Transformational Refurbishment
One of Dartmouth’s most iconic buildings, the Royal Castle, has reopened this week following a transformational renovation by St Austell Brewery. The 17th century pub,…
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Danny Young Crowned New National Chef Of The Year After Intense Final
In a thrilling finale that brought together the very best of British gastronomy, the Craft Guild of Chefs has officially revealed Danny Young from The…
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Reforms Can Modernise Licensing System And Encourage Growth
The Government has today launched a call for evidence on proposed changes to the licensing system, as recommended by the Licensing Taskforce. UKHospitality, which sat…
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Higher Prices Become The New Reality
Hospitality prices are rising at their fastest rate of 2025, with July and August seeing the highest year-on-year (YoY) increases. That’s according to the latest…
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Soaring Operational Costs Pile Pressure On Capex In Hospitality
Rapid rises in operational costs are damaging hospitality’s capital expenditure programmes, the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Sona reveals. The survey…
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The Malone Unveils A New Era Of Boutique Luxury In South Belfast
One of Belfast’s most distinctive Hotels, The Malone, is preparing to unveil a transformation as it marks 35 years of heritage in the city’s most…
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World Steak Challenge Hands Out 304 Medals At 2025 Judging
A total of 304 medals have been awarded at this year’s World Steak Challenge, which recognises the best quality meat across the globe. The full…
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Sector Welcomes Shadow Chancellor’s Pledge To Abolish Business Rates
UKHospitality has welcomed a policy announcement by shadow chancellor Mel Stride to abolish business rates for pubs and shops. The shadow chancellor made the pledge…
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Conservatives Pledge Business Rates Abolition for High Street Pubs and Shops
The Conservative Party has pledged to eliminate business rates for high street pubs and retail premises should it secure victory at the next general election….
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BrewDog Announces Redundancies Following £37 Million Annual Loss
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has confirmed workforce reductions following the publication of accounts showing a £37 million pre-tax loss for the latest financial year. The…
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LAD Sales Steady But Spirits And Wine Drop In Slow September
On Premise drinks sales dipped year-on-year for two weeks in a row after the weather turned autumnal in mid-September, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker…
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97% of Respondents Agree Hospitality Is at the Heart of Communities
Hospitality businesses – from cafés to restaurants, food halls to pubs – say they sit at the heart of community life; with 97% of hospitality…
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LTC Honours Industry Champions At Annual Awards And Fundraising Dinner
The winners of the LTC Awards have been announced, following the annual Awards and Fundraising Dinner on 2 October at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in…
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Côte Restaurant Group Acquired by The Karachi Group
Côte Restaurant Group today announced its sale to The Karali Group, led by Salim Janmohamed OBE and Karim Janmohamed. The Karali Group is a dynamic…
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