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Burntwood Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £225,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Foresters on Ogley Hay Road in Burntwood officially reopened Thursday 16th April following a transformational combined investment of £225,000 from new…
New Martyn’s Law Guidance Published To Help Businesses
Major venues and events, in particular hospitality venues will be better equipped to protect the public from terrorism, as new guidance to support the implementation of…
S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy to Return for 2026-2027 with Top UK Juror Panel
Entries to this year’s S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy are now open. The world-renowned global talent program returns with a stellar jury line up for the…
Jobs at Risk as Franco Manca Plans Closures Amid Cost Pressures
Up to 225 jobs are at risk after sourdough pizza operator Franco Manca confirmed it intends to close around 16 sites as part of a…
VisitEngland Reveals National Finalists for 2026 Awards for Excellence
VisitEngland has announced the finalists for the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence. The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence have been championing the best in England’s…
Hospitality Hit Hardest by Inflation Over the Past Decade
The cost of running a business has risen significantly in the past decade, reshaping the business landscape across the UK. However, new research suggests that…
Veeno Wine Bar Chain Falls Into Administration For Second Time
Italian wine bar group Veeno has entered administration for the second time in less than a decade, raising fresh concerns about the mounting pressures facing…
Survey Reveals Regional Pint Price Gap
With approximately 38,600 licensed pubs still trading across the United Kingdom, the great British local remains a cornerstone of community life — and as beer…
Restaurants Raise A Million To Tackle Homelessness
Last night (April 14), restaurateurs gathered at Toklas restaurant in central London to acknowledge the achievements of the charity StreetSmart. Guests were the first to…
Foodservice Inflation Dips Slightly In February, But Geopolitical Risks Loom Large
Food and drink prices in the foodservice sector recorded a minor month-on-month decline of -0.2% in February, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and…
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Pro Auction to Sell Contents of Selsdon Park Hotel, Featuring Bespoke Interiors by A-nrd Studio and Sebastian Cox
Pro Auction has announced a highly anticipated live and online auction featuring the complete contents of the historic Selsdon Park Hotel. Located within a 200-acre…
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Preparing For The Employment Rights Act: What Hospitality And Leisure Employers Should Be Doing Now
By Rebecca Hughes, Associate Solicitor, employment team, Birketts LLP The Employment Rights Act introduces a wide range of reforms which will come into force in…
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Spring Into Summer: How Pub Banners Turn Beer Gardens into Profit-Driving Destinations
As the days grow longer and the first pints spill into sunlit beer gardens, Britain’s pubs and hotels enter their most important trading season. Spring…
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Government Claims Cheers-As Businesses Foot the Bill
Easter is here, and so far we’ve had some welcome sunshine — so here’s hoping you are having a wonderful, busy weekend with tills ringing…
