Hospitality Numbers Rise In Third Quarter But Costs Crisis And Budget Threaten Revival
Britain’s number of licensed premises has fallen by 0.6% in the last year despite modest growth in the third quarter of 2025, according to the…
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Jobs at Risk Across 68 Pizza Hut Dine-In Restaurants
Administrators have been appointed to Pizza Hut’s dine-in operations, placing approximately 741 jobs in jeopardy across 68 restaurant sites. FTI Consulting has been brought in…
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The White Horse and Bower Re-Opens Following £950,000 Refurbishment
Shepherd Neame’s Westminster pub, The White Horse and Bower, officially reopened last week to rapturous applause from a packed house following its stunning £950,000 refurbishment….
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Celebrating Excellence: Today Marks International Chefs Day 2025
Today, Monday 20th October, marks International Chefs Day, an annual celebration that recognises the dedication, skill and creativity of culinary professionals worldwide. Established by Worldchefs…
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Funbox Entertainment Invests £4 Million in Kingston with Launch of New Multi-Level Urban Fun Concept
Funbox Entertainment, the UK’s fastest-growing leisure and entertainment operator, is set to unveil its brand-new Urban Fun concept in Kingston upon Thames this December. Representing…
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Pub is The Hub Receives £440,000 Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
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Unlock “Economic Power” of Britain’s Pubs and Breweries Government Urged
A new parliamentary report has called on the Government to support Britain’s brewing and pub sector, arguing that targeted policy measures could unlock significant economic…
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East Midlands Based Multiple Operator Takes On Second Star Pubs Lease
Bups Chaggar, a former director of TRG (The Restaurant Group) has taken on a Star Pubs1 lease for The Five Bells in Bugbrooke with business…
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Editor’s Comment: Insolvencies Fall But Concerns Remain
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. Some more positive news to share – hospitality insolvencies have fallen, and we really could do with some good…
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TUGO Food Becomes Employee-Owned In Major Step For Foodservice Sector
Food and product development specialists Tugo Food has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), giving the team both a financial stake and a say…
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Happy International Real Vanilla Day..!
It’s October 17th, International Real Vanilla Day! The long wait is over and the celebrations can begin at last. Like to get involved…? eIt’s International Real…
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Government Confirms Scope of New Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Multipliers Ahead of April 2026 Revaluation
The government has published detailed guidance setting out which properties will qualify for the new Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) lower business rates multipliers —…
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Pringles Launches Limited-Edition Movember Tubes To Spark Men’s Mental Wellbeing Conversations
Pringles and Movember are teaming for the fifth year running this autumn to turn pubs into safe spaces for meaningful conversations about men’s mental wellbeing,…
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Marston’s Expands Prison Training Programme With Launch Of The ‘Crown & Key’ At HMP Stoke Heath
Up to 40 offenders a year will gain new skills and the chance of a fulfilling career outside prison following the launch of Marston’s latest…
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Summer Trading Helps Offset Higher Costs As Hospitality Insolvencies Fall
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies dropped 19% from 327 in July 2025 to 265 in August 2025. Insolvencies in the…
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