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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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade.
Editor’s Viewpoint: A Welcome Boost or Political Sleight of Hand?
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. At long last, some potentially positive news for our beleaguered hospitality sector. The Government’s announcement of its £5bn Pride…
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Flags, Alcohol, And The Law: Navigating Operator Duties In Politically Charged Situations
By Julie Gowland, Partner and Head of Licensing at Birketts LLP (www.birketts.co.uk/people/julie-gowland/) The recent controversy surrounding the Manor Farm pub in Birmingham, where a group…
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Rick Stein Group Reports Widening Losses Amid Trading Challenges
The Rick Stein restaurant empire has reported significantly increased losses for 2024, with the group’s flagship operations experiencing declining revenues and workforce reductions as economic…
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Rational Becomes First Manufacturer In Industry To Make Climate Impact Measurable
Rational says it is the first manufacturer in the industry to provide full transparency on the climate impact of its cooking systems using verified methods…
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2p Switch from National Insurance to Income Tax Could Raise £6 billion While Protecting Workers’ Pay Packets
The Chancellor should protect workers’ pay packets and level the playing field on how different forms of income are taxed – including a 2p cut…
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Wetherspoon Set to Open Two New London Pubs
JD Wetherspoon is set to significantly expand its presence across England with the opening of two London venues, marking a substantial investment in the UK’s…
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The Red Lion, Stratford-Upon-Avon Is Now Open – Opening Marks Heartwood Inns’ 33rd Opening
Heartwood Inns has opened The Red Lion in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 23rd September, its 33rd pub in the Heartwood estate. In a ceremony officiated by…
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Third Consecutive Monthly Rise In Hospitality Insolvencies A Concern Says RSM UK
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies rose again, this time by 5% (up on the 4% rise last month) from 306…
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Bank Of England Maintains 4% Interest Rate As Hospitality Sector Faces Continued Pressures
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 4% following yesterday’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, delivering a mixed message for the hospitality and…
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Youngs Report Like-for-Like Sales Increase Thanks to Summer Sun
This summer’s sunny weather has helped pub operator Young’s increase its half-year sales, as they provide an update on trading for the 24 weeks ended…
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Pedestrian Streets are Hospitality’s Secret Weapon in the New Work Era
By Kathryn Cripps, Partner, Knight Frank (www.knightfrank.co.uk) The new world of work has changed city rhythms. The commute is no longer a daily given, office…
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Business Rates Reforms Positive, But Maximum Discount Still Needed At Budget
HM Treasury has published a report today (11 September) setting out that the Chancellor will explore fixing sudden jumps in business rates – known as…
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Sadiq Khan, Should Give Hospitality Businesses A Rent And Rates Holiday To Weather Tube Strikes
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, should give hospitality businesses a rent and rate holiday so they can weather the tube strikes, say leading audit,…
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Jeremy Clarkson Highlights Industry Pressures as Cotswolds Venue Faces Multiple Setbacks
Jeremy Clarkson has spoken candidly about the operational difficulties facing his Cotswolds public house, revealing significant financial losses and customer-related incidents that underscore broader challenges…
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