Welsh Govt Urged To Maintain Business Rates Relief
Ahead of the Welsh Budget, UKHospitality Cymru is calling for 40% business rates relief to be maintained for hospitality businesses. The trade body has said…
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LAD Up And Spirits Down In Solid Start To Christmas
On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth in the last week of November, raising hopes for a strong Christmas for suppliers and operators. CGA…
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National Pubwatch Champions “Ask for Angela” Initiative to Protect Vulnerable Patrons
National Pubwatch is renewing its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals within the hospitality industry by championing the widely recognized “Ask for Angela” initiative. Aimed at…
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Licensees Breathe New Life Into The Reopened White Horse
Shepherd Neame’s 600-year-old country inn The White Horse at Boughton-under-Blean has officially reopened its doors after experienced licensees, the Thompson family, breathed new life into…
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Business Rates Relief Positive, But Major Employers Left Unsupported
The Scottish Government announced that it will introduce 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses paying the Basic Property Rate. This means businesses with a…
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Tom Kerridge Sounds Alarm On NI Hikes: A “Catastrophic” Impact On UK Hospitality
Tom Kerridge, the celebrated chef and restaurateur, has issued a stark warning about the severe impact of the UK government’s recent national insurance hike on…
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Employment Rights Bill Must Reflect The Unique Circumstances Of Hospitality Industry
With four technical consultations on the Employment Rights Bill closing in early December, UKHospitality is urging the Government to ensure the unique circumstances of the…
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British Government’s “Direction” Forces Company Relocation To The US
UK-based Berlin-inspired Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise, Doner Shack, has made the defining decision to relocate its headquarters to Miami. With the UK hospitality industry…
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Drinks Sales Back In The Red After Weather Turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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Brewers Face Uphill Struggle As Tough New Costs Post Budget Threaten To Wipe Out Profits
British brewers will have to tackle a number of challenges after the Budget as tough new costs pile on the pressure, the British Beer and…
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Award-Winning Licensee Takes On Second Shepherd Neame Pub
Award-winning licensee Amy Glenie has just taken on her second Shepherd Neame pub – and this time her husband will be behind the bar. Amy,…
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London Hotel Demand Bucks Seasonal Trend In October
Mild weather and the October half-term saw demand in London hotels buck the seasonal trend, with an increase in occupancy, according to the RSM Hotels…
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Cosy Club Owner Loungers Purchased By Fortress For £338m
Loungers PLC has agreed to the terms and conditions of a takeover by Fortress Investment Group, alongside reporting strong half-year results that underline the cafe…
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UK Restaurant Market Faces Modest Growth Amid Challenging Landscape, Reports Reveals
The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by +1.3% in 2024, reaching a total value of £19.0 billion. This growth is set to lag…
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Quest To Find Best Social Club In The UK Nears Completion
Photo Caption: Top Left – Haydock Reading Room, St Helens, Bottom Left – Kettering Midland Band Social Club, Kettering Top Right – Firs Club, Codsall,…
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