Back Hospitality to Solve NEETS Crisis, Sector’s Rising Stars Urge Government
The current generation of leading lights across hospitality have urged the Government to back the sector to create jobs and help solve the NEETs crisis,…
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All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
The Good Apple Effect Launched to Tackle Misuse of Power and Bullying in Hospitality
A new industry initiative aimed at curbing the misuse of power and tackling bullying in hospitality has launched, with the aim of showing that a healthier workplace culture is also better for business.
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84% of Hospitality and Retail Candidates Have Abandoned a Job Application, New Research Reveals
New insight has revealed there is growing demand for faster, fairer and more flexible hiring, as the pressure on businesses to attract and retain frontline talent grows.
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Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2026 Winners Announced At Prestigious London Awards
Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026 (ARTA) were announced at the Grand Finale awards ceremony on 12th October at London Hilton, Park Lane.
Read more...Hospitality Giants Pledge 100,000 Opportunities For Young People Outside Work And Education
Some of the biggest names in UK hospitality have committed to offering up to 100,000 opportunities to young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) over the next three years.
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Pictured (L-R): Allen Simpson, Chief Executive, UKHospitality; Adam Hyman, Founder, CODE Hospitality; chef Tom Kerridge; Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive, British Beer and Pub Association; Steve Alton, Chief Executive, British Institute of Innkeeping.
#VATsTheProblem Petition Submitted To 10 Downing Street
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has submitted the current progress of its petition to 10 Downing Street, with 401,250 people so far supporting its calls for 10% hospitality VAT.
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Nearly a Fifth of Consumers Use AI Tools to Plan a Visit to a Pub, Bar or Restaurant
A new report reveals that 19% of all consumers are already using AI tools, such as ChatGPT or search engine summaries, to plan their visit…
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Operators Urged to Check Egg Supplies as FSA Issues Salmonella Alert on Ukrainian Eggs
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and other food businesses are being urged to check their egg supplies after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a Food Alert for Action…
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Ruth Hansom Crowned National Chef of the Year
The wait is over. Following months of preparation, practising and an exhilarating final, the Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed Ruth Hansom, chef owner at Hansom Restaurant, as its newly crowned UK National Chef of the Year.
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Hospitality’s Ability to Offer 300,000 Job Starts a Year for Young People ‘At Risk’ Without Action at The Budget
UKHospitality has urged the Government to fix employer NICs at the Budget to reverse the damage of the past two years and turn over a new leaf of job creation and opportunities for young people.
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Christie & Co Reports 22% Rise in Pubs and Restaurants Brought to Market this Year
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has today launched its Pubs & Restaurants Market Review 2026, which provides insight into transaction activity, buyer demand,…
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Blueprint for the High Street: UKHospitality Launches Placemaking Report
UKHospitality’s Placemaking report, launched this week sets out 33 clear recommendations for Government and local authorities to reduce the costly and burdensome red-tape holding hospitality…
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New Restaurant for Historic Stanley Dock Following £1.5 Million Transformation
To celebrate World Architecture Day today (5th October), Harcourt Developments, the owners of Stanley Dock Liverpool, have today announced a new restaurant, that is set…
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Chef Tommy Banks Calls for 13% VAT Rate for Smaller Hospitality Businesses
Chef-patron Tommy Banks has proposed a reduced 13% VAT rate for hospitality businesses with annual turnover under £50m, arguing that a targeted cut would give…
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Irish Hospitality Insolvencies Fall by Almost a Quarter as VAT Cut Takes Effect
Company failures in the Republic of Ireland’s hospitality sector have dropped by nearly a quarter this year, new insolvency figures show, with the Government’s reduced…
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