Urgent Tipping Clarity Needed From Government
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
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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.
Consumer Confidence Stabilises and Spending Grows 1.9 Per Cent In June, As Pubs Enjoy A World Cup Boost
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9 per cent year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but below the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.0 per cent.
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England’s Extra-Time Victory Keeps Fans in Pubs Longer as Footfall Rises 49%
Oxford Partnership’s latest analysis, combining their Market Watch Data, Vianet draught sales data and Dojo transaction data, reveals England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway…
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Croeso Pubs Achieves Best Bar None Accreditation Across All Nine Of Its Venues
Croeso Pubs has achieved Best Bar None accreditation across its entire portfolio, with every one of its nine venues being recognised for excellence in customer safety, responsible…
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Rising Costs Hit Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Survey Reveals
The confidence of hospitality’s leaders has tumbled amid fears about operating costs and consumer spending, the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ and Zonal reveals.
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Work Set to Begin at The Greyhound, As Greg and Sarah Dufton Prepare to Bring Cromford Landmark Back To Life
A half a million pounds-plus refurbishment of The Greyhound in Cromford is confirmed to begin this August, marking the next major step in the return of one of Derbyshire’s most recognisable buildings.
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M&A Deals in the UK Food and Drink Sector Jump 18% Year-on-Year
The number of M&A deals in the UK food and drink sector has jumped 18 per cent to 78 year-on-year, up from 67 the previous year, as buyers targeted fast-growing brands in health & wellness and the premium food sector…
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Upcoming Heatwave Could Drop Hospitality Bookings By Up To 48%
New data from hospitality AI software provider Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight shows that extreme heat can significantly reduce demand across the UK hospitality sector…
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Stonegate Pubs Pour 412,000 Pints & Record Spirit Sales for England v Mexico
Stonegate Group saw pubs and bars across its estate pour 796,000 drinks as fans stayed up for England’s 2am kick-off against Mexico, 355,000 more than a typical Sunday.
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Community Pub in Chesterfield Reopens Following Major Makeover
The Three Horseshoes, located in Chesterfield, has officially reopened following a transformational investment of more than £374,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs…
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Government to Review Workplace Heat Rules as Hospitality Braces for More Extreme Temperatures
Operators across pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels have been given fresh reason to keep a close eye on kitchen and front-of-house conditions this summer…
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Holland & Barrett Opens UK’s First Wellness Pub
Holland & Barrett has unveiled a wellness pub activation to encourage people to take care of their health over the summer.
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Littlehampton’s The Crown Reopens Following Community-Focused Refurbishment
The Crown, located in Littlehampton, officially opened on Thursday 25th of June following a transformational investment of more than £287,208…
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Calls to Back Hospitality and Boost Welsh Economy with Sector-Wide Business Rates Cut
UKHospitality Cymru has called on the new Welsh Government to reduce business rates for hospitality, which would represent swift delivery of its manifesto commitment.
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‘VAT’s The Problem’ Shop Launches For Delivery, As Campaign Secures More Than 250,000 Supporters
The #VATsTheProblem campaign shop has now been updated to allow hospitality businesses to order campaign assets and have them delivered direct to their venue ready-to-use.
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