IR35 Issues Not Dealt With in Chancellors Statement
The fact that the Government has not addressed any of the issues raised by IR35 – and in effect actually taxes many personal service companies…
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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.
Cost of Living Pushes “Night Owls” to Walk Home Despite Safety Concerns
Recent findings from Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I reveal that almost two-thirds (64%) say personal safety is front of mind when deciding to go on a…
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Autumn Budget- “Hospitality on the Brink” Sector Fears
The hospitality sector has issued a stark warning that the industry “is on the brink “ and facing swathes of closures following Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn…
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Food and Drink Sector Most Likely to Cut Trading to Tackle Energy Costs
Food and drink service businesses were more likely than any other industry to say they plan to cut trading by at least two days per…
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Colliers Calls the Government To Address Business Rates in Budget 2022
With Draft List for 2023 Revaluation Due out next week , Ratings experts at Colliers say this issue can no longer be brushed under the…
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Industry Unites to Tackle Recruitment Crisis, Urging Government to Show Support at Critical Time
With a recent survey showing hospitality job vacancies are at almost three times the national average, industry bodies have written to the Secretary of State…
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Hospitality Sales Climb 4% in Britain’s Top Cities
Pubs, bars, and restaurants are recording positive sales in Britain’s major cities—but high inflation is making real-terms growth very difficult. The latest ‘Top Cities’ report…
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Restaurant Insolvencies Up 46% as Sector Leader Warns of “Collapse”
The Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, has warned of a collapse in the sector unless business support is provided in the…
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Operators Increase Items to Drink Menus to Encourage Price-Conscious Consumers
Restaurants and Pubs have added additional alcoholic drinks to menus from June-September 2022, with average alcoholic drinks up +1.4% and +6.5%, respectively, as per the…
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Scottish Hospitality Sector on ‘Life Support’ say Industry Campaign Leaders
Some of the biggest names in Scottish hospitality have joined forces to help safeguard around 220,000 jobs as the industry faces its third and toughest winter since…
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Innovation Grants Launched to Support Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses in parts of the North East region will now be able to bid for grants of up to…
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Operators Keeping Total Food Menu Inflation Low Through Menu Management
Total food menu inflation from June to September was +0.9%, well below CPI. Chain and pub and bar restaurants are focusing menu inflation on new…
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art’otel London Battersea Power Station Official Launch Date Confirmed
PPHE Hotel Group, has announced that art’otel London Battersea Power Station, the Group’s first UK managed art’otel, will open its doors to guests on 12…
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Foodservice Price Index Shows Inflation Nearing 20% Amid Storm of Cost Pressures
Inflation in food and drink prices hit a record high of 18.8% in September 2022, the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals. After reaching…
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The Royal Oak in Radcliffe-on-Trent Shortlisted for Business of the Year Award
Located on Radcliffe-on-Trent’s Main Road, The Royal Oak has been shortlisted for the Business of the Year category at the 2022 Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards. The…
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