Living Wage Set for 3.9% Rise as Hospitality Warns of Pressure on Entry-Level Jobs
The National Living Wage is expected to increase by 3.9% to around £13.20 an hour from 2027, with the rate for younger workers rising by…
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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.
Heartwood Collection Acquires The Angel Hotel, Leamington Spa
Hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Angel Hotel in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The historic coaching inn will undergo a multi-million-pound refurbishment…
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Heineken Tells UK Pubs To Prepare for Weight-Loss Drug Shift In Drinking Habits
Heineken has advised its UK on-trade customers to rethink how they sell drinks as weight-loss medicines grow in popularity, in a frank acknowledgement from a leading brewer that the drugs could affect alcohol sales.
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Punch Pubs & Co Reports Revenue Growth of 11.8% as Acquisition Strategy Accelerates
Punch Pubs & Co has reported an 11.8% increase in annual revenue to £377.8m, alongside continued growth in underlying earnings, as the pub operator accelerates acquisitions and expands its Pub Partnerships model.
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Government Targets £800m in Business Savings Through Red Tape Reforms
The Government has announced plans to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy for UK businesses, estimating that proposed changes to regulations and reporting requirements could deliver savings of…
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New Webpage Promotes Careers in Bristol’s Hotels
A new webpage has been launched to encourage people to consider careers in Bristol’s vibrant hotel sector and give businesses an opportunity to highlight their…
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Hospitality Wages Fall for First Time in Nearly Three Years, Offering Operators Some Respite
The latest ONS labour market figures have revealed that average weekly earnings in the accommodation and food services industry fell year-on-year for the first time…
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Hospitality Sector Faces £129 Million Business Rates Rise Next April in England
Businesses across England face a £1.1 billion increase in business rates from April 2027, with the hospitality sector facing a £129 million rise following today’s…
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Chancellor urged to unlock Scotland’s tourism growth in Autumn Budget
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has called on the Chancellor to back one of Scotland’s most important industries in this month’s Autumn Budget, with action…
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Scotland’s First Flat-Rate Visitor Levy Plan Highlights Unanswered Questions FSB Say
Argyll & Bute Council is being urged to address significant unanswered questions on its proposals for a £5 flat-rate visitor levy amid fears over the…
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New Research Reveals the Jobs and Venues Behind the 24-hour Economy
Britain’s land-based casinos are an important part of the country’s 24-hour economy, according to new research from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The report, Beyond…
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Rocket Room to Open first Standalone Venue at Highcross Leicester
Activity bar brand Rocket Room is set open its second venue at Highcross Leicester this December. The 4,000 sq ft site, in St Peters Square,…
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Pubs, Cafés and High Street Businesses Set For Business Rates Relief In Budget
Thousands of pubs, cafés and independent high street businesses are expected to be lifted out of business rates altogether when the Chancellor delivers the Budget on 28 October, according to reports.
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84% of Hospitality and Retail Candidates Have Abandoned a Job Application, New Research Reveals
New insight has revealed there is growing demand for faster, fairer and more flexible hiring, as the pressure on businesses to attract and retain frontline talent grows.
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Tamworth Community Pub Reopened Following Major Investment
The Tame & Anker, located on Ellerbeck, officially reopened on Friday 9th October following a transformational investment of £350,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns.
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