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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires Five Further Pubs from RedCat Hospitality
Punch Pubs & Co has completed the acquisition of a further five pubs from RedCat Hospitality.
Hospitality and Leisure Sector Boosts Investment in the Experience Economy Despite Rising Costs
Barclays’ new Hospitality & Leisure (H&L) report reveals that businesses are continuing to invest and expand, particularly in providing experience-led offerings, even as rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty impacts confidence and consumer spending.
Hospitality Rides 2026 Raises £403k For Industry Charities As Organisers Unveil Next Year’s Challenge
The Hospitality sector is celebrating a monumental achievement as Hospitality Rides has successfully wrapped up, raising an impressive £403k. The epic 400km sponsored cycle across Vietnam saw 29 dedicated industry professionals get involved, demonstrating an incredible commitment to supporting two vital hospitality charities: LTC and Only A Pavement Away.
UK Eating Out Market Polarises Around Value, Convenience and Affluence
The UK eating-out market is entering a new phase of “selective growth”, valued at £102.8bn in 2026 (+1.8%), according to new findings from Lumina Intelligence’s UK Eating Out Market Report 2026.
Over A Third Of UK Hotels Say Extreme Weather Is Their Greatest Concern, According To Research
Looking to the year ahead, UK hoteliers are most concerned about disruption to travel and their operating environment. More than a third (38%) name extreme weather or natural events among their top three concerns for the next 12 months.
Kent’s Dev Biswal Scoops Regional Indian Cuisine Champion Chef Award for Odisha Cooking
Dev Biswal, the owner-chef of The Cook’s Tale restaurant in Canterbury plus The Cook’s Adventures tour company, has collected the prestigious Regional Indian Cuisine Championship accolade at the inaugural Indian Restaurant Awards in London.
Mid Glamorgan Pub Supercharges Support for Local People By Expanding Community and Charity Events
The White Cross Inn in Groeswen, near Caerphilly, is stepping up its mission to bring people together and tackle social isolation by expanding its calendar of community and charity events.
The Haslam Family Re-Opens Elstree Pub After A 10-Year Closure
A derelict building for the last 10 years, The Plough in Elstree has reopened as a village inn, much to the delight of residents, who have been without a pub throughout this time.
It follows a £1.3m seven-month refurbishment by The Haslam family with support from Star Pubs, Heineken’s leased pub division. The Plough is the family’s third site with Star Pubs and brings their estate to eight.
Hospitality Brain Drain Accelerates Amid Tighter Skilled Worker Visa Restrictions
The hospitality industry is facing a significant brain drain after Skilled Worker Visa applications dropped by 94 percent this year, following the government’s crackdown on…
Hydes Appoints New Head Chef As £1.5m Boathouse Refurbishment Nears Completion
Hydes Brewery has named Chris Bell as the new head chef to steer the kitchen team at The Boathouse in Parkgate, with the site’s £1.5…
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Winterhalter UK Welcomes Three New Members To Its Team
Winterhalter UK has welcomed three new members of staff, including Business Development Managers and a new General Manager to its team. They will be helping…
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Prevent and Protect: What Martyn’s Law Means for Hospitality
We’re halfway through the implementation period for Martyn’s Law, which means certain premises and events now have one year to ensure they meet the requirements…
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Preventing Dine & Dash with CardsSafe
Having worked with hospitality businesses for over two decades, from hotels to pub chains, sports venues, bars and restaurants, we’re often engaged in the conversation…
