Colliers Outline Ten Point Business Rates Manifesto For Growth
“Whichever the outcome of the General Election on Thursday, the new government cannot afford to continue brushing business rates reform under the carpet.” says John…
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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.
UK Hotel Profits Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels During Hottest May On Record
The hottest May on record, albeit wet, saw profits of UK hotels overtake pre-pandemic levels, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is…
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Bar Operator Nightcap Prepares to go Private
Bar operator Nightcap has said it will delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange, and warned that adjusted earnings would be below market expectations…
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Tartan Army Boosts Scottish Hospitality Sales By A Third
Scotland games during the Euros saw an average 33% increase to sales in Scottish hospitality venues. The data, collected by CGA by NIQ, reveals that…
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Deliveries Soar for Restaurant Groups In May As Weather Keeps Some Consumers At Home
Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups achieved their biggest year-on-year growth in delivery sales of 2024 last month, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker…
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BBPA Releases 2024 Guide for Publicans
The BBPA has published its latest cost benchmarking guide for publicans and all industry stakeholders wishing to understand the breakdown of pub operating costs and…
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CAMRA Supports Labour’s Plans to End ‘Decline’ of British Pubs
CAMRA has lent its support to Labour’s announcement of a five-point plan to “end the decline of British locals” Nik Antona, CAMRA Chairman, said: “We’re…
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NTIA Consumer Survey: 44% Say Labour Stands Out As Most Supportive Of Nightlife
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) in collaboration with the Adam Smith Institute and Obsurvant reveal the key findings from its recent Consumer Insight Survey….
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Experience-Led Businesses Contribute £134bn To UK Economy
Modelling by Barclays and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) reveals that the UK’s ‘Experience Economy’ – encompassing all businesses that provide consumers…
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Shepherd Neame Signs Partnership Deal With Leyton Orient Football Club
Pub company Shepherd Neame has signed a new multi-year pouring rights partnership deal with EFL League One club Leyton Orient. The Faversham-based brewer, which has…
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Britain’s Best-Looking Pubs Revealed
CAMRA has unveiled the winners of its prestigious Pub Design Awards, which recognise the highest standards of architecture in the refurbishment and historic conservation of…
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Britvic Rejects £3.1bn Takeover Bid From Carlsberg
British soft drinks maker Britvic has rejected a £3.1bn pound takeover bid from Carlsberg Group the second approach from the Danish brewer it has turned…
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Campaign For Pubs Calls On Election Candidates To Pledge Support And Save Pubs
The Campaign for Pubs has launched #PledgeforPubs, asking candidates in the 2024 General Election to commit to support and save pubs in the next Parliament…
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Inflation Target Being Met Is ‘Strongest Signal Yet’ To Cut Rates
Inflation falling to 2% should give the Bank of England confidence to ease pressure on businesses through a rate cut, UKHospitality says. The Bank of…
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Brits Set To Drink Over 600 Million Pints Throughout Euro 2024 – Almost Double The Consumption For Euro 2020
Brits are expected to sink more than 600 million pints throughout Euro 2024, according to reports. That figure is almost double that of what was…
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