Seven In 10 Pubs Now Financially Unviable Says Think-Tank
With one month until the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, think-tank The Adam Smith Institute, and night time economy advisor Sacha Lord have issued a stark warning to…
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NTIA’s Michael Kill Appointed Dean of Faculty for Nightlife Studies
In a pioneering initiative, Appleton Private University, in collaboration with the International Nightlife Association (INA), has launched the Faculty of Nightlife Studies. This first-of-its-kind faculty…
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Looming April Cost Increases Could Force 70% of Hospitality Businesses to Reduce Employment
Trade bodies have urged Government to work with them and delay employer NICs threshold changes so that hospitality can continue to boost the economy Businesses…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Government Urged – Do Not Ignore The Warnings
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. The latest figures from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) are nothing short of devastating: six pubs are…
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The PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2025 Reaches The Halfway Point
The PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2025 has now reached the halfway point with 50% of the target of 1200 tied tenants already interviewed. The…
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Employment Bill Will Wreak Havoc On Our Already Fragile Economy, Say Small Firms
Small firms are tightening their belts on jobs, with potential changes that will expand the grounds for unfair dismissal and higher sick pay costs at…
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Hall & Woodhouse Opens £5million Purpose-Built Restaurant in Crowthorne
H&W (Hall & Woodhouse) Crowthorne is now open following eight months of construction to create a state-of-the-art café, restaurant and bar. The independent family-owned brewer…
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NTIA Supports ‘Ronan’s Law’ To Enforce Crackdown On Online Knife Sales, Enhancing Protections For Young People And Workers
Today the Home Office has announced a comprehensive strategy to combat knife crime under the Crime and Policing Bill in spring. This initiative includes several key measures:…
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UK Hospitality Collapses Remain High After 3,464 Hit Wall In 2024
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in 2024, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 3,464 accommodation…
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Urgent Government Action Needed To Halt “Completely Avoidable” Pub Closures BBPA Says
Nearly 300 pubs closed across England and Wales in 2024 – an equivalent of six a week – according to latest figures from the British…
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Gordon Ramsay Set to Take Over Iconic Le Gavroche Site in Mayfair
Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group is reportedly in the process of acquiring the iconic Le Gavroche site in Mayfair, a year after the legendary restaurant closed…
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Keir Starmer Backs Calls to Support Britain’s Pubs Amid Industry Struggles
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has, according to reports, pledged his support to Britain’s pubs, recognising their vital role at the heart of communities. As the…
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Night Time Economy Faces Growth Slowdown Amid Rising Costs & Tax Increases
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and CGA by NIQ have launched a quarterly Night Time Economy Market Monitor. This new report series highlights the…
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Northern Hospitality Outperforms South in Site Growth and Customer Experience
The latest data from Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) and CGA by NielsenIQ reveals that the North of England has demonstrated stronger resilience and growth…
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Inflation Concerns Mounting After Foodservice Prices Rise In December
The latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals a month-on-month increase in inflation in December, raising fears of…
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