New First Minister Invited to Their Local to Discuss the Future of Scottish Pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) invites the new First Minister of Scotland for a drink to discuss the future of the nation’s pubs. The…
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Hospitality Ready To Invest And Grow, But Rising Costs Remain A Barrier
A joint survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association, Hospitality Ulster and the British Institute of Innkeeping showed that pubs and hospitality venues…
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Interest Rate Held – Hospitality Expert CEO of Peckwater Brands reacts
Sam Martin, CEO of Peckwater Brands, said: “The Bank of England is understandably unwilling to loosen its grip on inflation, particularly as concerns around rising…
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Prevent Dine & Dash with CardsSafe
The CardsSafe system is designed to securely retain customer credit, debit and ID cards while the cardholder runs a tab, which means it is the…
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Wetherspoon Sales Up 5.2% in Q1
Like-for-like sales increased by 5.2% in the 13 weeks to 28 April 2024, compared to the same period last year. Year-to-date (YTD) like-for-like sales increased…
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Eurovision Song Contest Could Inject Upwards Of £72 Million Into UK Hospitality
The 2024 instalment of the Eurovision Song Contest could see more than £72 million spent in UK hospitality venues, according to a new survey* from…
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Hospitality Stars Named In ‘Skills Olympics’ Line-Up
Two talented rising hospitality stars are following in the footsteps of our sporting Olympic stars, as they prepare to represent the UK at WorldSkills Lyon…
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Government Says, Relax. Home Nations Will See Relaxation Of Licensing Laws For Euro 2024
Licensees around the country have cause for celebration a little early as today, the government confirmed it will relax Licensing Laws for the semi-finals and…
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Beer From Independent Breweries Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new report published today shows average beer production volumes amongst independent breweries have risen by 14% compared to 2023, returning to pre-pandemic levels for…
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Brewers Save “Vital Part of British Brewing History”
Thornbridge Brewery have worked with Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) to save a Burton Union set and in doing so ensure that a vital part…
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Sharjah Competition Holds Middle Eastern Promise For Talented Welsh Chefs
A team of six talented young chefs, including three debutants, will be representing Wales in a prestigious international culinary competition in the United Arab Emirates…
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First Minister Urged To Back Scottish Hospitality And Tourism
New First Minister should support and value hospitality and tourism as one of Scotland’s economic giants, UKHospitality Scotland has said. Leon Thompson, Executive Director of…
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Pubs To Stay Open Late If England Or Scotland Progress To Euros Semi Finals
Pubs will be allowed to open longer if England or Scotland make it to the semi-finals of Euro 2024, the Government has said. Venues will…
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Rate Of Hospitality Closures Slows In First Quarter Of 2024 Versus Last Year
Closures in Britain’s hospitality sector slowed from eight sites a day in 2023 to four a day in the first quarter of 2024, the latest…
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Lake District Hotel Welcomes Gordon Ramsay Trained Head Chef
The Borrowdale Hotel, in the Lake District has announced the appointment of Tristan Prudden, as its new Head Chef. Prudden’s culinary journey began at a…
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