Nightclub Closures Slow as Challenging Trading Conditions Persist
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has released figures showing a 32.7% decline in the total activity of the UK’s nightclub sector since March 2020….
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The New World Trading Company Reports Growth and Announces Future Plans
Pub and restaurant group The New World Trading Company (NWTC), supported by Graphite Capital, has reported a 5.5% growth in like-for-like sales during the festive…
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Greene King Plans for £40m Brewery Approved
A major milestone has been reached for a £40 million brewery development in Bury St Edmunds, as local authorities have officially approved the project. The…
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Historic East Yorkshire Hotel Announces Closure After Almost 90 Years
© Copyright JThomas and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. A historic seafront hotel & bar in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, has closed its…
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DUKES London Announces Transformative Refurbishment For 2025
DUKES London, a distinguished five-star hotel nestled in the heart of St James’s, Mayfair, is embarking on an ambitious renovation project – marking an exciting…
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Pub Numbers Increase Across Towns & Cities Study Reveals
Despite the downward trend in the number of UK pubs, a new study from SumUp, a provider of POS systems, has identified the UK cities…
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Modest Growth in Hospitality Sales for December Survey Reveals
Consumer card spending growth remained flat in December, at 0.0 per cent year-on-year – significantly lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.5 per…
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Michelin Starred Locanda Locatelli Closes After 23 Years Of Trading
Giorgio Locatelli, the Italian chef and current judge on MasterChef Italy, has closed his Michelin starred London restaurant, where he has built his success since…
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Research Reveals Labour’s Employment Plan Will Harm Jobs and Cause Spiralling Benefits Bill
New research shows scale to which Labour’s employment plan will harm jobs, lock people out of work and cause spiralling benefits bill 92 per cent…
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Cost of Employing Workers to Hit Record High in 2025
This year will be the most expensive on record for businesses who employ workers on the minimum wage, according to new analysis. Research by the…
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Pre-Christmas Trading Provides Welcome boost as Wider Market Sees “Modest Growth”
A special weekly edition of the Hospitality Business Tracker – produced by CGA by NIQ, in partnership with RSM UK – shows Britain’s leading hospitality…
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Community Campaign to Revive Historic Village Pub Gains Momentum
A determined campaign to breathe new life into a cherished village pub is gathering significant support from local residents and beyond. The Elm Tree Inn,…
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UK Hotel Investment Reaches £5.75 Billion In 2024, Doubling 2023 Levels
UK hotel investment transactions are estimated to have reached £5.75 billion in 2024, according to Savills, more than double the volume recorded in 2023. This…
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Increase in Company Insolvencies Predicted in 2025
Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs…
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500,000 New Entrepreneurs Needed in New Year to “Unlock Opportunities”
A better work / life balance and greater independence are more important to most people starting a business and working for themselves than creating personal…
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