Inflation Surprise Sends Ripples Through Business Confidence as Industry Ramps Up Calls for Government Action
UK inflation has surged to 3.6% in the year to June — a sharp rise from May and well above the Bank of England’s 2%…
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Restaurants
All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Oasis Reunion Tour Gives Hospitality A Supersonic Boost
Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their much-anticipated reunion shows over…
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Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Cuts Will Cost Hospitality Employers Millions In Increased Training Costs
New research today reveals that the government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships for apprentices aged over 21 from January next year…
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Côte Brasserie Owner Seeks New Investment as Chain Faces Potential Sale
The parent company of French restaurant chain Côte Brasserie is, according to reports, actively seeking new investment partners, according to industry sources, raising questions about…
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Who Will Take the Young National Chef of the Year Title Later This Year?
The Craft Guild of Chefs has now officially revealed the full list of talented young chefs who have secured their place in the prestigious final….
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UKHospitality Responds To Government’s 10 Year Health Plan For England
UKHospitality has warned of further red tape and costs stifling the sector if blunt measures are enforced. The warning follows the Department of Health and…
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Quick-Service Restaurants Surge Ahead as UK Consumers Seek Value and Convenience
Despite improved weather conditions, UK consumers are demonstrating caution in their dining habits, opting for fewer but more meaningful eating-out occasions. According to the latest…
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Ping Pong Restaurant Chain Closes After Two Decades
Popular dim sum chain Ping Pong has permanently closed its doors after two decades in the London restaurant scene. The brand announced the closure of…
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Rising Costs Force Independent Operators Out as Group Chains Dominate UK Hospitality Market
The number of full-service restaurants is set to decline 1% in 2025 as limited disposable incomes continues to impact visitor numbers. According to the latest…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Down, But More To Come Following Downturn In Trade
Company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 12% year-on-year from 313 (April 2024) to 275 (April 2025) and fell 2.5% month-on-month….
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Menu Strategies Diverge Across Channels as Operators Tackle Cost Pressures and Consumer Expectations
The latest quarterly insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker reveal diverging menu strategies across hospitality channels in response to rising cost pressures and evolving consumer…
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UK Pub And Bar Sector Shows Optimism Amidst Economic Headwinds
A new report analysing the pub and bar sector reveals an optimistic outlook from both operators and consumers, despite ongoing economic challenges. Published by DesignMyNight,…
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“Death” Of Birmingham’s Culture And Hospitality Ecosystem Can Still Be Avoided, Says NTIA
Central, regional, and local government must take immediate action together to stem further losses in Birmingham’s culture, entertainment, hospitality, music, and NTE, experts have warned….
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Launch Date Confirmed For Sheffield’s Biggest Beer Hall And Restaurant
Kapital, Sheffield’s largest modern, European-style beer hall and restaurant, has confirmed it will officially open its doors on Friday, June 27. Located on Wellington Street,…
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New Costs And Cautious Spending Hold Down Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence
Only a third (34%) of Britain’s hospitality leaders feel confident about prospects for their business over the next 12 months, the latest Business Confidence Survey…
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