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The Duke of York, Southwark Reopens Following Refurbishment
Shepherd Neame’s traditional London pub, The Duke of York in Southwark, has firmly secured its place as a local landmark for loyal customers after reopening following a major refurbishment.
Restaurants’ At-Home Sales Flat in July as Consumers Head Out in Heatwaves
Britain’s top restaurant groups recorded fractional growth of 0.3% in delivery and takeaway sales in July, according to the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker.
Tynemouth Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £168k Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Dolphin on King Edward Road in Tynemouth has reopened following a significant combined investment of £168,877 from experienced licensee Charlie Paterson and Admiral Taverns.
Health Agency Confirms National Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Eating Out, With Imported Eggs Under Scrutiny
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a national outbreak of salmonella poisoning that has claimed one life and left hundreds of people unwell…
Inflation and Rising Energy Costs Squeeze Hospitality Businesses and Consumers, NTIA Warns
UK Consumer Prices Index inflation jumped to 2.9% in July up from 2.6% the previous month. The rise was driven by a 13% increase in…
LTC Launches Wellbeing Platform with New Personalised Features
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has today launched its brand new Wellbeing Platform in partnership with CiC, enhanced to give hospitality professionals easier access…
World Cup and Summer Heat Drive Strongest Month of 2026 for UK Pubs and Bars
The latter stages of the FIFA World Cup and prolonged hot weather combined to deliver one of the strongest trading months of 2026 for the UK On Trade, according to the latest Market Watch from The Oxford Partnership and Vianet’s BevMetrics.
AA Reveals 2026 Hospitality Awards Finalists Showcasing the Very Best of UK Hospitality
AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has announced the finalists for six major categories of its prestigious annual AA Hospitality Awards, with the winners to be revealed at the ceremony on Monday 21 September 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.
Independent Brewers Call For Deposit Scheme To Be Delayed
Representatives of the UK’s independent breweries have today (19 August 2026) called for the implementation of a major recycling scheme to be delayed for at least a year after a shocking lack of details leave them unprepared.
Wetherspoon Tells Customers To Silence Phones As Speaker Noise Complaints Mount
JD Wetherspoon has introduced a new house rule asking customers across its UK estate to stop playing music or taking phone calls on loudspeaker, after growing complaints from other pubgoers about the disruption caused by unwanted noise.
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Bidfood Recognised As Only Wholesaler To Achieve Perfect Marks in RSPO’s Shared Responsibility Scorecard
Bidfood has achieved a perfect score in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s (RSPO) Shared Responsibility Scorecard for its own-brand products…
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Tipping Compliance: What the Withdrawal of the Draft Code Means for Employers
The Government has withdrawn the draft revised Code of Practice on tips without explanation, creating uncertainty around proposed worker consultation requirements.
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Williams Launches New Coldroom Embodied Carbon Calculator
Williams has launched a new Coldroom Embodied Carbon Calculator, the first of its kind in the UK commercial refrigeration industry. It provides quick and easy access to verified embodied carbon figures for bespoke coldroom configurations.
