BII Licensee Of The Year Award Launches For 2026
The BII HAS announced that entries are now open for the 2026 BII Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). Returning this January, the competition is…
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Hospitality Sector Unites In Call For 40% Business Rates Support
Hospitality trade groups have united in a call for a reduction in business rates ahead of next week’s Scottish budget, highlighting the huge disparity in…
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Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches 2026 Annual Tied Tenant Survey
Fieldwork for the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s (PCA) Annual Tied Tenant Survey kicks off this month, marking a key moment in shaping a fair and transparent pubs industry….
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Hospitality In 2026: Three Key Trends For The Optimal Guest Experience
By Geoff Ryskamp, VP and Executive Advisor, Hospitality at Medallia (www.medallia.com) As we look ahead to 2026, the next year will be a pivotal year…
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2026: Looking Ahead With Lessons Learned From Covid-19
By James Breese, Partner at Stewarts (www.stewartslaw.com) Covid-19 decimated the hospitality sector from March 2020. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimated in 2020 that 370,000…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: A Pyrrhic Victory?
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. So, the government is set to U-turn on its catastrophic business rates policy for pubs. About time, some might…
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Putting the Gen Z in Veganuary
Veganuary remains a valuable commercial opportunity for foodservice operators, offering a defined annual moment to trial new dishes, attract younger, more diverse consumer demographics and…
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Digital ID: Nearly 1-in-4 Underage Sales Check Still Fail
By Kate Rand, CEO of Serve Legal (www.servelegal.co.uk) Every day, retailers and hospitality operators carry significant responsibility on their shoulders. Peak trading periods bring welcome…
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Why Investors Are Increasingly Backing British Hotels
By Giles Fuchs, Owner and Co-Managing Director of Burgh Island Hotel and The Pilchard Inn After years of disruption and recalibration, Britain’s hospitality sector is…
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Pubs and the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation – As Government Acknowledges Need for Support
By Alex Probyn, Practice Leader for Europe & Asia-Pacific Property Tax, global tax firm Ryan (www.ryan.com) The clock is ticking towards April 2026, and Britain’s…
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2026 Trends To Watch For: What’s New In Sustainable Hospitality?
By Jocelyn Doyle, Head of Marketing & Communications, The Sustainable Restaurant Association (https://thesra.org) 1. WHAT DOES Wellness LOOK LIKE in 2026? Health and wellness will…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Continues London Growth Strategy with Five New Acquisitions
London based independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has today announced the acquisition of five premium hospitality venues across the capital. The deals will…
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Landmark Junk Food Ad Ban To Protect Kids’ Health
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity….
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Malhotra Group To Support Children’s Cancer North
ONE of the North East’s leading hospitality businesses is preparing to embark on a year-long fundraising drive to support children with cancer in the North…
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Belhaven Invests C£5 Million In Its Pubs Following Launch Of Franchise Model
Belhaven has confirmed it invested almost £5 million in its Scottish pubs in 2025, spanning 22 managed, tenanted and franchised pubs. The investment programme increased…
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