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Calls to Reduce VAT in Hospitality Revived in Parliament
The debate surrounding VAT reductions for the UK hospitality sector was reignited in Parliament this week as MP Emma Lewell-Buck questioned Chancellor Rachel Reeves on…
KPIs Improve Led By Stronger Consumer Sentiment
Latest insights from the Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel reveal market penetration has increased +2.4ppts to 59.9%, led by improvements to consumer confidence….
December Delivers Growth For Hospitality Groups After Late Festive Surge For Pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved solid year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The…
Beer Sommelier And TV Newsreader Marverine Cole Revealed As Keynote Speaker For BeerX 2025
Broadcaster and beer expert Marverine Cole has been revealed as the keynote speaker for this year’s BeerX 2025 in Liverpool, the UK’s biggest beer and…
Stonegate Group Reports Record-Breaking Festive Trading
Stonegate Group has announced a strong trading performance over the recent festive period, with several of its brands achieving record-breaking results. The group’s managed pubs…
A Mixed Bag For The UK On Trade In The Run Up To The End Of 2024
Christmas Eve topped the charts up an impressive +9% vs 2023. Other key trading days did not fare as well with Mad Friday +1% whilst…
Wetherspoons Reports Solid Sales Growth Amid Rising Costs
JD Wetherspoon has shared a trading update revealing a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales for the 25 weeks ending 19 January 2025. Sales during the…
Entries Now Open For The Craft Guild Of Chefs Graduate Awards 2025
The Craft Guild of Chefs has officially opened entries for the prestigious Graduate Awards 2025, launching the search for the next generation of talented and…
Colliers Forecast Further Carnage on the High Street –As Rates Set to Rise
Thousands of Businesses Face 140% rises in Rates Bills when Government Policy to Reduce Reliefs Takes Effect in April “The Labour Government’s business rates policies…
Registered Company Insolvencies Decrease To 23,872, As Of 2024
According to the latest government statistics, the number of registered company insolvencies across the UK has decreased to 23,872, reflecting a reduction of 5% compared…
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KP Snacks Launches Tyrrells Furrows Beef Brisket & Black Peppercorn In Ooh Channel
KP Snacks today announces the expansion of its Tyrrells Furrows range in the Out of Home channel with the launch of a brand new Beef Brisket…
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The Looming Tourist Tax – Yet Another Blow to Hospitality (And the Public)
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News Reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering introducing a tourist levy have, unsurprisingly, sparked outrage from industry leaders and…
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Improving Customer Service
Customer service is the backbone of the hospitality industry. A single interaction can turn a casual visitor into a loyal advocate or a disgruntled customer…
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Twister Fries ‘No Nacho’ Mexican Sharer
Ingredients • 500g Lamb Weston Seasoned Twister Fries • 2 Avocados; peeled, seeded & diced • 4 Southern Fried Chicken/Cajun Chicken fillets, sliced • 100ml…
