Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75%
The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 3.75% in a closely contested decision that could have significant implications for hospitality businesses across the…
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Keeping Christmas Profits and Productivity on Track
The festive season is a prime opportunity for the hospitality sector to drive revenue; and pubs, bars, restaurants and coffee shops typically thrive during this…
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Nathan Outlaw to Close Fine Dining Restaurant in Port Isaac
Acclaimed Cornish chef Nathan Outlaw has announced plans to close his fine dining establishment in Port Isaac, with a new bistro concept set to replace…
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Longer Visits Fail To Offset Softer Spend As Real-Term Pressure Persists
UK pubs and bars saw customers staying longer and venues filling more consistently in November, but softer consumption and rising costs mean real-term trading performance…
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Lanchester Wines Predicts the Trends for the On-Trade in 2026
Balancing Premiumisation and Profitability The UK on-trade faces a challenging year ahead. Rising costs, increasing alcohol duty, economic uncertainty and shifting consumer expectations mean operators…
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Elevate Your Free From Offering With PureOaty
With more consumers actively seeking free from options, hospitality operators can no longer rely on a few token dishes. They need menus with variety that…
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Bidfood Announces Martin Eshelby As Its First Culinary Director
Bidfood has announced the promotion of its long-standing and highly regarded Food Innovation Manager, Martin Eshelby, to the role of Culinary Director. For more than…
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Sacha Lord Launches FOI Request Over Budget Impact on Hospitality
Sacha Lord, the prominent Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester and Chair of the Night Time Industries Association, has launched a comprehensive Freedom of…
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Two New Initiatives Set to Open Doors for Young Hospitality Workers Amid Autumn Budget Pressures
With recent warnings of significant job losses across the hospitality industry, new initiatives – Rise & Serve and Hospitality: The Leaders of Tomorrow – are…
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Rosebank Distillery Named Whisky Tourism Destination of the Year
Rosebank Distillery, part of Ian Macleod Distillers, has bee named Tourism Destination of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Whisky Awards. The award recognises the…
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The Clink Charity Wins Tender To Retain Its Restaurant At HMP Brixton
The Clink Charity, which has equipped hundreds of students with professional hospitality skills offering them a pathway to rehabilitation, has won a competitive commercial procurement…
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Global Nightlife Leaders from Over 30 Countries Converge on Liverpool for Night Time Economy Summit 2026
Liverpool will take centre stage in the global nightlife conversation as night-time economy leaders from more than 30 countries converge on the city for the…
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Employment Rights Bill Set to Become Law Before Christmas
Major employment legislation has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle and is expected to receive royal assent this week, marking significant changes for the licensed trade…
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Unemployment Hits Four-Year High at 5.1%
Youth joblessness surges as hospitality sector braces for challenging winter period Britain’s unemployment rate has climbed to 5.1% for the three-month period ending in October,…
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Butcombe Group Celebrates Record-Breaking Community Week, Raising over £40,000 for Local Causes and Industry Charities
Butcombe Group has announced its most successful Community Week to date, hitting an incredible total of £40,540, a £20,000 increase from the previous year, while also delivering hundreds of volunteering hours to local charities,…
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