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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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade.
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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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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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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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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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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Hospitality Sector Comes Under Further Pressure As Wages Rise To Record High
Today’s ONS labour market figures show average weekly earnings in the accommodation and food services industry reached a record high of £357.05 in August 2025,…
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Valiant Pub Group Reports Strong FY25 Growth
Pub operator Valiant Pub Group (“Valiant” or “the Grouphas) reported a strong year of operational and financial performance, driven by continued expansion and strategic investment….
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Sector Welcomes Shadow Chancellor’s Pledge To Abolish Business Rates
UKHospitality has welcomed a policy announcement by shadow chancellor Mel Stride to abolish business rates for pubs and shops. The shadow chancellor made the pledge…
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BrewDog Announces Redundancies Following £37 Million Annual Loss
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has confirmed workforce reductions following the publication of accounts showing a £37 million pre-tax loss for the latest financial year. The…
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Businesses Call For Voice In Overnight Levy Discussions, To Avoid Unintended Consequences For Flagship UK Destinations
Where overnight visitor levies are introduced, businesses must have a voice in their design and rollout, according to High Streets UK (HSUK), the pro-growth partnership…
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42% Of Brits Believe Their Local High Street Is In Decline
Almost half of Brits believe their local high street is worse than it was a year ago, according to a new survey by UKHospitality. The…
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