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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far

February 13, 2026
Colombo Kitchen Wins Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year at the Nation’s Curry Awards 2026
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Colombo Kitchen Wins Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year at the Nation’s Curry Awards 2026

February 13, 2026
Two St Austell Brewery Gastropubs Named Among The UK’s Best
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Two St Austell Brewery Gastropubs Named Among The UK’s Best

February 13, 2026
Scotch Whisky Exports To United States Down 15% Since Tariffs Implemented
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Scotch Whisky Exports To United States Down 15% Since Tariffs Implemented

February 13, 2026
New Threat To Pubs As Planning Law Change Could See Thousands Of Locals Lost
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New Threat To Pubs As Planning Law Change Could See Thousands Of Locals Lost

February 13, 2026
ScotGov Announces A Stronger Rates Relief Package For Scottish Licensed Hospitality.
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ScotGov Announces A Stronger Rates Relief Package For Scottish Licensed Hospitality.

February 13, 2026
More Than 1,000 Balloons Billow Above Historic City Pub To Mark Its Reopening
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More Than 1,000 Balloons Billow Above Historic City Pub To Mark Its Reopening

February 12, 2026
Northern Cities Sweep Top Five For UK Hospitality Growth
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Northern Cities Sweep Top Five For UK Hospitality Growth

February 12, 2026
Wigan Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
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Wigan Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment

February 12, 2026
Institute Of Hospitality Strengthens Clermont Hotel Group’s Commitment To Developing Hospitality Professionals
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Institute Of Hospitality Strengthens Clermont Hotel Group’s Commitment To Developing Hospitality Professionals

February 12, 2026
“Holidays Are For Relaxing, Not Taxing”, 200 Hospitality Bosses Urge Government To Scrap Unfair Holiday Tax
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“Holidays Are For Relaxing, Not Taxing”, 200 Hospitality Bosses Urge Government To Scrap Unfair Holiday Tax

February 12, 2026
Morpeth Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
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Morpeth Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment

February 11, 2026
ScotGov Announces A Stronger Rates Relief Package For Scottish Licensed Hospitality.
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ScotGov Announces A Stronger Rates Relief Package For Scottish Licensed Hospitality.

February 13, 2026
Six Nations Kick-Off Delivers Major Boost for UK Pubs, with 11.4 Million Pints Sold in Opening Weekend
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Six Nations Kick-Off Delivers Major Boost for UK Pubs, with 11.4 Million Pints Sold in Opening Weekend

February 10, 2026
Shaping the Future of Retail and Hospitality, The UK Food & Drink Shows Return in April
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Shaping the Future of Retail and Hospitality, The UK Food & Drink Shows Return in April

February 5, 2026
Rate Of Liquidations And Critical Distress In Hospitality Signal Need For Precision Rather Than Blunt Policy Instruments
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Rate Of Liquidations And Critical Distress In Hospitality Signal Need For Precision Rather Than Blunt Policy Instruments

February 4, 2026

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far

February 13, 2026

By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News The debate regarding the plight of hospitality and business rates has been the subject of contentious national debate for…

Colombo Kitchen Wins Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year at the Nation’s Curry Awards 2026
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Colombo Kitchen Wins Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year at the Nation’s Curry Awards 2026

February 13, 2026

Colombo Kitchen, with restaurants in Worcester Park, Surrey and Putney, has been named Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year at the fourth annual Nation’s Curry…

Two St Austell Brewery Gastropubs Named Among The UK’s Best
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Two St Austell Brewery Gastropubs Named Among The UK’s Best

February 13, 2026

Two St Austell Brewery pubs have been recognised among the very best foodie venues in the country, following the release of the Estrella Damm Top…

Scotch Whisky Exports To United States Down 15% Since Tariffs Implemented
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Scotch Whisky Exports To United States Down 15% Since Tariffs Implemented

February 13, 2026

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released figures for 2025 that show global exports of Scotch Whisky falling by -0.6% in value, and by -4.3%…

New Threat To Pubs As Planning Law Change Could See Thousands Of Locals Lost
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New Threat To Pubs As Planning Law Change Could See Thousands Of Locals Lost

February 13, 2026

Pub campaigning group CAMRA is calling on the Government to rethink plans to weaken protections in the planning system in England, which it says could…

ScotGov Announces A Stronger Rates Relief Package For Scottish Licensed Hospitality.
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ScotGov Announces A Stronger Rates Relief Package For Scottish Licensed Hospitality.

February 13, 2026

The Scottish government has increased rates relief for licensed hospitality premises to 40%. The additional Scottish Budget funding means that rates relief for eligible premises…

More Than 1,000 Balloons Billow Above Historic City Pub To Mark Its Reopening
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More Than 1,000 Balloons Billow Above Historic City Pub To Mark Its Reopening

February 12, 2026

A spectacular display of more than 1,000 balloons floating above Farringdon marked the reopening of historic City pub The Hoop and Grapes earlier this month….

Northern Cities Sweep Top Five For UK Hospitality Growth
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Northern Cities Sweep Top Five For UK Hospitality Growth

February 12, 2026

Hospitality growth in the UK is being supported by strong performance in the North, with new research from Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB), in partnership…

Wigan Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
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Wigan Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment

February 12, 2026

Community pub, the Simms Road Inn in Wigan reopen’s on Saturday, 14th February following a combined investment of £320,000 from licensee Jack Duffy, his parents…

Institute Of Hospitality Strengthens Clermont Hotel Group’s Commitment To Developing Hospitality Professionals
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Institute Of Hospitality Strengthens Clermont Hotel Group’s Commitment To Developing Hospitality Professionals

February 12, 2026

The Institute of Hospitality has welcomed Clermont Hotel Group into Company Sponsored Membership, with more than 50 employees receiving 12 months’ professional membership as part…

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CLEAN Achieves Silver EcoVadis Rating, Top 15% Globally for Sustainability
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CLEAN Achieves Silver EcoVadis Rating, Top 15% Globally for Sustainability

February 10, 2026

CLEAN has earned a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 15% of global textile services providers, with a score of 73 out…

Hospitality & Housekeeping: From Daily Practice to Future Vision at Interclean Amsterdam 2026
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Hospitality & Housekeeping: From Daily Practice to Future Vision at Interclean Amsterdam 2026

February 5, 2026
Shaping the Future of Retail and Hospitality, The UK Food & Drink Shows Return in April
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Shaping the Future of Retail and Hospitality, The UK Food & Drink Shows Return in April

February 5, 2026
Five Food Industry Trends Chefs Should Watch in 2026
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Five Food Industry Trends Chefs Should Watch in 2026

January 31, 2026
2025 Consumer Trends Shaping 2026
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2025 Consumer Trends Shaping 2026

January 30, 2026

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Enhancing Restaurant Profitability Immediately with Real-Time Insight
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Enhancing Restaurant Profitability Immediately with Real-Time Insight

February 13, 2026

By Christian Mouysset Co-Founder – Sales at Tenzo (https://www.gotenzo.com/) The hospitality industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Having survived the upheaval of COVID through innovative thinking…

takepayments Release UK Dining Trends Report, Revealing the Habits Shaping the UK Restaurant Scene
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takepayments Release UK Dining Trends Report, Revealing the Habits Shaping the UK Restaurant Scene

February 13, 2026
Is AI Search Making Hotel Websites Obsolete?
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Is AI Search Making Hotel Websites Obsolete?

February 13, 2026
Training Chefs To Think Sustainably
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Training Chefs To Think Sustainably

February 6, 2026
Should the UK Follow France’s Lead on New Disability Employment Standards?
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Should the UK Follow France’s Lead on New Disability Employment Standards?

February 6, 2026

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Sharpening Innovation from Sweden
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Sharpening Innovation from Sweden

February 5, 2026

In a professional kitchen, sharpness isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. From the first prep of the day to the final plating at night,…

Celebrity Chefs Hail “Incredible” Copper Pans Made Entirely in Britain
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Celebrity Chefs Hail “Incredible” Copper Pans Made Entirely in Britain

February 5, 2026
Join Us at Booker!
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Join Us at Booker!

February 5, 2026
TV in Hotels – Why is the AVLA Licence Required?
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TV in Hotels – Why is the AVLA Licence Required?

February 5, 2026
Scentered – A Partner in Guest Wellbeing
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Scentered – A Partner in Guest Wellbeing

February 5, 2026

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far
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Editor’s Viewpoint: The Holiday Tax – A Tax Too Far

February 13, 2026

By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News The debate regarding the plight of hospitality and business rates has been the subject of contentious national debate for…

Editor’s Viewpoint: We Live in Interesting Times…
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February 6, 2026
Editor’s Viewpoint: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

January 30, 2026
Editor’s Viewpoint: A Glimmer of Hope in Challenging Times
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Editor’s Viewpoint: A Glimmer of Hope in Challenging Times

January 23, 2026
Editor’s Viewpoint: Pubs Relief Welcome, But Unfair to Rest of the Sector
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Pubs Relief Welcome, But Unfair to Rest of the Sector

January 16, 2026

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