Urgent Tipping Clarity Needed From Government
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
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Much Sought-After Culinary Title Moves One Step Closer as National Chef Of The Year Finalists Are Revealed
The Craft Guild of Chefs has unveiled the 10 finalists who will battle it out for the coveted National Chef of the Year title, following the competition’s highly anticipated return to live semi-finals…
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Consumer Confidence Stabilises and Spending Grows 1.9 Per Cent In June, As Pubs Enjoy A World Cup Boost
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9 per cent year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but below the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.0 per cent.
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Leicestershire Pub’s New Community Meeting Room Helps Bring Locals Together
A Leicestershire pub has further established itself as an invaluable community hub, by opening a new meeting room designed to help bring local people together.
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LTC’s JOGLE Pub Run Sets Off on 900 Mile, 30 Day Challenge to Raise £250,000 for Hospitality Sector
Fundraisers taking part in The Licensed Trade Charity’s (LTC) JOGLE Pub Run Challenge have started their epic journey this morning…
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Newcastle Hotel Gains Coveted Green Key Sustainable Tourism Certification
A Newcastle hotel is celebrating a major sustainability milestone after achieving Green Key certification in recognition of its commitment to environmental excellence.
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England’s Extra-Time Victory Keeps Fans in Pubs Longer as Footfall Rises 49%
Oxford Partnership’s latest analysis, combining their Market Watch Data, Vianet draught sales data and Dojo transaction data, reveals England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway…
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Clarkson: Pub Prices Driving Young Drinkers Towards Drugs
Broadcaster and pub owner Jeremy Clarkson has reignited debate over the cost of a night out, arguing in his Sunday newspaper column that high pub prices are pushing younger drinkers towards illegal drugs instead of alcohol.
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Croeso Pubs Achieves Best Bar None Accreditation Across All Nine Of Its Venues
Croeso Pubs has achieved Best Bar None accreditation across its entire portfolio, with every one of its nine venues being recognised for excellence in customer safety, responsible…
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Rising Costs Hit Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Survey Reveals
The confidence of hospitality’s leaders has tumbled amid fears about operating costs and consumer spending, the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ and Zonal reveals.
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Work Set to Begin at The Greyhound, As Greg and Sarah Dufton Prepare to Bring Cromford Landmark Back To Life
A half a million pounds-plus refurbishment of The Greyhound in Cromford is confirmed to begin this August, marking the next major step in the return of one of Derbyshire’s most recognisable buildings.
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M&A Deals in the UK Food and Drink Sector Jump 18% Year-on-Year
The number of M&A deals in the UK food and drink sector has jumped 18 per cent to 78 year-on-year, up from 67 the previous year, as buyers targeted fast-growing brands in health & wellness and the premium food sector…
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CAMRA Launches Recruitment Drive for New Pub and Club Campaigns Committee Panel
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has issued a call for licensees to join a newly established panel that will help shape its pub and club campaigning work.
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Upcoming Heatwave Could Drop Hospitality Bookings By Up To 48%
New data from hospitality AI software provider Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight shows that extreme heat can significantly reduce demand across the UK hospitality sector…
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Stonegate Pubs Pour 412,000 Pints & Record Spirit Sales for England v Mexico
Stonegate Group saw pubs and bars across its estate pour 796,000 drinks as fans stayed up for England’s 2am kick-off against Mexico, 355,000 more than a typical Sunday.
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