Wetherspoon Raises Prices as Costs Increase
Wetherspoon has increased its prices for the second time in six months as costs continue to increase. Wetherspoon said in a statement: “Most prices in…
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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.
£400,000 Investment to Transform The Big Jug on Claypath, Durham
North East operators, Craig and Stacey Wright, have added a third pub to their portfolio, The Big Jug on Claypath in Durham. They are undertaking…
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Small Firms Issue Warning On Jobs and Hours Ahead of Spring Budget
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that more small firms are looking to reduce rather than increase headcount for the first time since…
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Scotland Raises Minimum Unit Pricing by 30%
The cost of buying alcohol in Scotland is set to rise again after SNP ministers confirmed a new minimum unit price of 65p. Shona Robison,…
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Six-Week Martyn’s Law Consultation Launched
A consultation has opened on new laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. The new laws will scale…
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Tough January For Drinks Sales After Consumers Tighten Spending
Britain’s pubs and bars have closed a difficult January with a third successive week of negative year-on-year sales. Average sales in managed venues in the…
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Allen Simpson Appointed Deputy Chief Executive of UKHospitality
Allen Simpson has joined UKHospitality from London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s tourism, inward investment and city marketing agency, where he served as Executive…
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Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Group, The Alchemist, to Open New Sites Following £15m Loan from OakNorth
OakNorth, the digital bank has provided a £15m loan to creative cocktail bar and restaurant group, The Alchemist, to support the roll-out of new sites…
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SIBA Business Award 2024 Entry Deadline Extended to 12th February
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have today announced an extension to the entry deadline for the the SIBA Business Awards 2024, with the final…
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Henry’s Smokehouse Opens Its Doors: Lancashire’s Newest Pub & Grill
Henry’s Smokehouse, a new family-run pub and grill in Kirkham, has officially opened its doors for business in Lancashire today (February 2). The restaurant, located…
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Bumper Christmas for London Hotels as Occupancy Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels For First Time
London hotel occupancy overtook pre-pandemic levels for the first time in December 2023, marking a strong end to the year for the industry, according to…
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MPs Back Calls To Support Hospitality Businesses
MPs from across Parliament have called for measures to support the sector and demonstrated their backing of UKHospitality’s key asks. In a Westminster Hall…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announce £6.4m Group Profitability As Londoners Make A Welcome Return To Pubs And Restaurants
London pub and dining group, Urban Pubs & Bars (“UPB”) has announced group EBITDA of £6.4m for the financial year-ended April 30, 2023, an improvement of 11 per cent versus the prior year. The leisure…
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Mixed Outlook For Hospitality In 2024 After 800 Licensed Premises Lost In Q4
Britain’s number of licensed premises dropped by 0.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners…
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NTIA Raises Alarm Over Industrial Action’s Impact on as Businesses Filing for Administration Surge by 22%
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), an organisation representing night-time businesses, is deeply concerned about the recent industrial action announced by the ASLEF union. The…
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