New Research Among Top UK Chefs Reveals A ‘Change In Appetite’ Among UK Diners
85% of UK chefs and restaurant operators believe that ‘dining expectations are changing faster than ever’ – and yet nearly one-third (30%) admit to selling…
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Latest Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker Data Points to Cautious Menu Strategies Across UK Hospitality
The latest Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker data reveals a hospitality sector operating with increased caution, as operators across restaurants, pubs and coffee shops adapt menu…
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Inflation is the Oncoming Storm for Hospitality, Warns Lynx Purchasing
A sharp rise is inflation is inevitable as a result of the fuel crisis driven by the conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East,…
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Bolton Community Pub Set To Reopen Following Transformational Makeover
The Rose & Crown, located in Westhoughton in Bolton is set to officially reopen on Thursday 21st May following a transformational investment of £275,000. The…
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Wetherspoon to Open New Pub at University of St Andrew’s Students’ Association
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open a new pub at the University of St Andrews Students’ Association on Friday 4 September 2026, following a…
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Greene King Sells Old Speckled Hen Brands to Damm in Strategic Off-Trade Exit
Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen beer portfolio to SA Damm as part of a major shift in its brewing strategy…
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UK Hospitality Collapses Remain High After 762 Fail In Q1
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency remained alarming in the first quarter of the year, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 762…
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Hydes Appoints Experienced General Manager To Steer Refurbished Coastal Landmark Pub
Hydes has appointed experienced industry veteran Dale Tozer as the new general manager of The Boathouse at Parkgate on the Wirral Peninsula, as the iconic…
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UK Eating Out Market Forecast to Reach £102.8bn in 2026 as Branded Operators Outperform
The UK eating out market is forecast to reach £102.8bn in value in 2026, representing +1.8% growth year on year, according to the latest Lumina…
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Hospitality Among Hardest Hit as UK Job Vacancies Fall to Five-Year Low
The UK’s licensed hospitality and pub trade is facing a deepening recruitment and retention challenge after new labour market data revealed that lower-paying sectors —…
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Longer Social Occasions Sustain Spend as Drinking Moderation Continues to Shape UK On Trade
New insight from The Oxford Partnership suggests UK consumers remain highly engaged with pubs, bars and hospitality occasions despite softer drinks volume performance, as longer…
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APPG for Hospitality and Tourism Launches Visitor Levy Inquiry
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospitality and Tourism is today launching a wide-ranging inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor levy. The group is…
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Rōti Modern Mediterranean Launches UK Expansion
US casual dining brand Rōti Modern Mediterranean, has launched in the UK with three London kitchens now live exclusively on Uber Eats and the introduction…
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Spaghetti House Closes After Seven Decades as Administration Ends Iconic Italian Chain
One of London’s most enduring Italian restaurant brands has fallen silent, as Spaghetti House — a fixture on the capital’s dining scene for 70 years…
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LTC and KAM Insight Reveal Major Impact of Stress On Licensed Hospitality Sector
Recent research conducted by the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) and KAM reveals the growing impact of workplace pressure, stress and sleep disruption on both employees…
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