Inflation Falls to 4.6% as Energy Prices Ease
UK inflation fell sharply in October to its lowest rate in two years, mainly due to lower energy prices. Inflation fell to 4.6% in the…
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Wet Weather Softens Hospitality Growth In October
Britain’s leading hospitality groups saw year-on-year growth slow to 3.2% in October amid widespread poor weather, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It…
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Michelin Chef Launches Apprentice Academy At Dean Clough
A Michelin-trained chef from Yorkshire has launched a new Hospitality and Catering Apprentice Academy at the historic Dean Clough Mill complex in Halifax. Matthew Benson-Smith,…
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Ex-Greene King Assistant Managers Open Second Hive Pub After £450k Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has opened another Hive Pub, taking the total number of Hive Pubs to 43. The Inn for a Penny in Carlton,…
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Matfen Hall Recognised For Interior Design Renovation Excellence By Winning Condé Nast Award
Matfen Hall has won the Best Recently Renovated Hotel category in the 2024 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence UK, Europe & The Mediterranean. Matfen…
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Action Against Hunger Dinner Surpasses £5m Milestone
Action Against Hunger held its 17th annual Fine Wine and Art Dinner on Saturday 4 November. With £460,000 raised on the night, the event has…
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Paul Newman, head of leisure and hospitality at RSM UK: ‘The hospitality industry is currently grappling with stealth costs it has no control over due…
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Community Strives To Buy Closed Local
A community organisation that is trying to buy its local pub is now offering shares in the venue in a bid to raise funds for…
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Tourism Businesses Commit To Making The North East One Of The Most Accessible Visitor Destinations In The UK
Tourism businesses from the North East gathered this week to celebrate Purple Tuesday, recognising the importance of creating accessible experiences for visitors and residents. Renowned…
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Lincolnshire Publicans Celebrate 40th Anniversary At Popular Village Pub
The publicans of a highly valued Lincolnshire village pub have been recognised for their service to the community on their 40th anniversary at the helm….
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Menzies LLP, Deliver Autumn Statement Wishlist For The Hospitality & Leisure Sector
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will deliver his Autumn Statement to Parliament on Wednesday 22 November. With the state of the economy still feeling somewhat uncertain,…
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NTIA Welcomes Announcement of Grass Roots Support Fund
Following the announcement of the Grass Roots Support Fund from DCMS through the Arts Council. Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA),…
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On Premise Drinks Sales Up 7% As Footfall Bounces Back
Britain’s pubs and bars have entered November with strong year-on-year drinks sales growth, thanks to a combination of Halloween, Bonfire Night and big sporting events….
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The Piano Works Partners with Nightcap in Covent Garden Move
London’s non-stop, audience requested live music venue The Piano Works West End, is moving to Covent Garden this month. Re-opening at a brand-new location within…
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RMT Extends Strike Mandate On London Underground
The RMT union has extended its strike mandate on the London Underground for a further six months, raising the possibility of further disruption. Tube workers…
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