Hospitality Drives Britain’s City-Centre Recovery in the First Half of 2022
Solid sales growth in restaurants, pubs and bars has helped Britain’s regional city centres to recover their vibrancy in the first six months of 2022,…
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Britain’s Best-Looking Pubs Revealed
CAMRA has unveiled the winners of its prestigious Pub Design Awards, which recognise the most stunning feats of architecture, design and conservation in British pubs…
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Eman Ali Founder of British Curry Awards Dies aged 61
Tributes from across the hospitality and food sector have been paid following the death of Enam Ali MBE, founder of the prestigious British Curry Awards…
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Bidcorp UK Acquires Nicol Hughes Foodservice
Bidcorp UK has announced the acquisition of Nicol Hughes Foodservice. The Northwest-based wholesaler becomes the latest addition to Caterfood Buying Group’s successful network of independent…
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64% Jump in Restaurant Insolvencies Report Reveals
The number of restaurant insolvencies has risen dramatically over the past year amid staff shortages and rising inflation, according to a new study. Accountancy firm…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Drop Again for Post-COVID Restaurants and Pubs
Restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales continue to plateau after booming during COVID lockdowns, the latest CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker…
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Alfresco Dining Rules to be Made Permanent Next Year
The governments relaxation of “alfresco rules” making it easier and cheaper for hospitality operators to get pavement licences are to be extended and made permanent…
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“Recovery Continuing” as Fullers Release Trading Statement
London pub operator Fuller’s has said its sales recovery is continuing, especially in the City and West End of London. The company stated ahead of…
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Family-Run Scottish Hotels Recognised with Business Accolade
A Scottish family-run hotel business has been recognised as the best in the country. Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has been crowned the Family Business…
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Rail Issues Continue to Impact on Scottish Hospitality Businesses
As next week’s major rail strike scheduled to take place south of the Border looms, the Scottish licensed trade has reiterated its previous warning that…
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Branded Restaurant Main Dishes See +10.1% Price Inflation February-June
According to data from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker, main courses on branded restaurant menus have increased in price by +10.1% since February. The average main…
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Government Delays Announcement on Alcohol Duty Reform
The government has confirmed that no announcement on alcohol duty reform will be made before the autumn. Plans for alcohol duty reform were originally announced…
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1.2 Million Travel & Tourism Jobs Across the EU will Remain Unfilled Unless Urgent Action is Taken
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) warn the Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery could be put at serious risk…
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Scottish Licensed Trade Calls for VAT Cut to Support Hospitality Businesses as Inflation Soars
As prices continue to rise at their fastest rate for more than 40 years and UK inflation soaring to 9.4% in the 12 months to…
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A New Independent Report Predicts Top Tourism Trends for 2042
A new report ‘Tomorrow’s Travellers: Hospitality Trends for 2042’, is launched today at Clockwork Marketing’s special ‘30 years in hospitality’ celebration event at luxury boutique…
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