Call For Action At The Budget, As Hospitality Closures Mount
New data shows that more than 6,000 venues closed in 2023, bringing total closures since the pandemic to almost 23,0001. The figures, from the Hospitality…
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Michelin Unveils New Bib Gourmands for 2024 Guide
Twenty restaurants have been awarded Bib Gourmands in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2024. Five pubs have also picked up the accolade. Named…
Read more...Fullers Report Strong Christmas & New Year Sales
Fuller’s has reported sales for the five-week Christmas and New Year period were “particularly strong”, up 21.6% against the same period in 2022, driven by…
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Scottish Government “Out of Touch” with Business Community Survey Reveals
SLTA asks members if Scottish Government is out of touch with business community – 96% of licensed hospitality survey respondents say ‘yes’ The SLTA (Scottish…
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Admiral Taverns Invests Over £27 Million Into Community Pubs In 2023
Admiral Taverns have invested more than £27 million into elevating its community pubs throughout 2023. The group, which owns approximately 1,500 pubs across England, Scotland…
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Craft Union Community Toy Appeal Spreads Kindness and Cheer Nationwide
Wrapping up a fantastic year of community giving, Craft Union pubs across the UK joined forces during the festive season to spread joy by donating…
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Popular Wallasey Pub Reopens Following Four-Week Long Refresh
Pictures: Courtesy of Punch Pubs & Co A popular Wallasey pub which boasts unprecedented views over the Mersey has reopened following a joint investment with…
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Welsh Food And Drink Products The “Golden Ticket” For Hospitality Businesses
Hospitality businesses across Wales are losing sales and customers if they don’t use Welsh food and drink products on their menu. That’s the wake-up call…
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Hospitality Sector Accounted For 12% Of Uk Administrations In 2023, Analysis Reveals
The hospitality industry accounted for 12% of administrations in 2023 – the third highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law…
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The Licensed Trade Charity Appoints Chris Welham As The Organisation’s New CEO
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), the industry charity supporting drinks and hospitality professionals in need of emotional support, specialist advice and financial assistance, has announced…
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On Premise Drinks Sales See Second Consecutive Week Of Decline
On Premise drinks sales have dipped well below last year’s levels for a second week, with cold weather adding to the challenges of consumers’ slow…
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Award-Winning North Brewing Co Acquired Out of Administration
Yorkshire-based North Brewing Co has been sold out of administration to the director of a fellow Leeds brewery, saving 78 staff jobs. North Brewing Company…
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Scottish Hospitality Group Calls For More Government Support For Wider Sector
Photo Credit – Picture by Naomi Vance ONE of Scotland’s largest independent hospitality groups has called on the government to provide wider support to the…
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Josh Beats Stiff Competition to Become the New National Chef of Wales
The new National Chef of Wales is 28-year-old Josh Morris, senior sous chef Palé Hall Hotel, Llandderfel, Bala. The former Junior Chef of Wales finalists,…
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WSTA Calls on Chancellor to Cut Alcohol Duty In A Submission to the Treasury
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is calling on the Chancellor to cut wine and spirit duty to combat both falling sales volumes and reduced…
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