TGI Fridays Falls Into Administration With 87 Sites And 3,000 Jobs At Risk
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration as the hospitality firm seeks to sell its chain of 87 restaurants across the country,…
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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.
Fix Business Rates To Avoid Inflationary Spike
UK inflation held steady at 2.2 per cent in August, leaving the possibility for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again this year….
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Brewer And Pub Operator Wells & Co. Joins Expanding Zero Carbon Forum Member Roster
Wells & Co., the Bedfordshire based, family-owned brewery, which operates 200 pubs across England and France, is the latest member to join Zero Carbon Forum,…
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Bristol Hoteliers Hope Councillors Put The Brakes On Business Parking Levy
Bristol hoteliers hope city councillors put the brakes on plans to introduce a £20 weekly charge for commuters to park in their city centre workplaces….
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Drinks Sales Slide Against Tough Comparatives
Average drinks sales in Britain’s managed venues dropped by 12% year-on-year in the week to Saturday 7 September, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker…
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Arc Inspirations Unveils “Year Of Transformation” As Revenues Near £50m
The award-winning bar group, Arc Inspirations, has today [September 16] announced an impressive set of results, with turnover up 16.2% to £47.4m in the year…
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Protect The Nation’s Locals From Closure Chancellor Urged
Consumer rights group the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) calls on Chancellor to reform unfair Business Rates and slash tax on pints in upcoming Budget….
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High Street Closures No Surprise Says CAMRA
Pubs, banks and pharmacies made up half of the closures on Britain’s High Streets in the first six months of this year, according to research…
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Majority Of Consumers Support New Tipping Act
With less than one month to go until the Tipping Act comes into effect on 1 October, RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows that the majority…
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Martyn’s Law’ Introduced To Parliament To Better Protect The Public From Terrorism
UK venues including hospitality venues will soon be required to improve preparedness against attacks and introduce measures to help keep people safe, following the introduction…
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Lake District Spa First In Cumbria And North West To Win ‘Five Bubble Luxury’ Status
A spa hotel resort on the shores of Windermere is the first in Cumbria and North West England to be awarded a nationally recognised accolade…
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UKHospitality Calls For Permanent, Lower Hospitality Multiplier To Avoid Business Rates Cliff Edge
UKHospitality is calling for an urgent solution to avoid sky-rocketing business rates bills for thousands of hospitality businesses in April 2025. With current business rates…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announces Opening of a New Pub Made Famous by Charles Dickens
London pub and dining group Urban Pubs & Bars has unveiled a new pub made famous by Charles Dickens in Nicholas Nickleby. The team at…
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Warm End To August Lifts Drinks Sales Back Into Modest Growth
On Premise drinks sales have edged back into year-on-year growth for just the second time in six weeks, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker…
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First Minister Sets Out Scotland’s Programme For Government 2024-25
First Minister John Swinney has announced his first Programme for Government which sets out the Scottish Government’s commitments for the coming year, and will focus…
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