Scottish Government “Out of Touch” with Business Community Survey Reveals
SLTA asks members if Scottish Government is out of touch with business community – 96% of licensed hospitality survey respondents say ‘yes’ The SLTA (Scottish…
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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.
Craft Union Community Toy Appeal Spreads Kindness and Cheer Nationwide
Wrapping up a fantastic year of community giving, Craft Union pubs across the UK joined forces during the festive season to spread joy by donating…
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Welsh Food And Drink Products The “Golden Ticket” For Hospitality Businesses
Hospitality businesses across Wales are losing sales and customers if they don’t use Welsh food and drink products on their menu. That’s the wake-up call…
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The Licensed Trade Charity Appoints Chris Welham As The Organisation’s New CEO
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), the industry charity supporting drinks and hospitality professionals in need of emotional support, specialist advice and financial assistance, has announced…
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Award-Winning North Brewing Co Acquired Out of Administration
Yorkshire-based North Brewing Co has been sold out of administration to the director of a fellow Leeds brewery, saving 78 staff jobs. North Brewing Company…
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Scottish Hospitality Group Calls For More Government Support For Wider Sector
Photo Credit – Picture by Naomi Vance ONE of Scotland’s largest independent hospitality groups has called on the government to provide wider support to the…
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WSTA Calls on Chancellor to Cut Alcohol Duty In A Submission to the Treasury
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is calling on the Chancellor to cut wine and spirit duty to combat both falling sales volumes and reduced…
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Hospitality Venues Up To £110,000 Worse Off, As Pubs And Hotels Left Behind
New analysis by UKHospitality Scotland shows the extent to which hospitality businesses are being financially disadvantaged by a lack of support by the Scottish Government….
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Over 500 UK Pubs Closed For Good In 2023 Equating To 6,000 Job Losses Says BBPA
A staggering 509 pubs closed their doors for good across the UK, according to new figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The…
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NTIA Says Government Must Cut VAT For All Businesses To Save The Night Time Economy From Collapse
The Night Time Economy, a crucial sector in the UK, is facing an urgent crisis and requires immediate support from the government. In the upcoming…
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Young & Co.’S Brewery Report Strong Christmas Trading
Young’s brewery, operator of pubs and bedrooms in London and the South of England, announces a trading update for Q3 FY24. The positive trading momentum…
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Market Activity In The Pub Sector Became Increasingly Polarised In 2023
Property specialists Fleurets have released the latest Survey of Pub Prices report, revealing the pub sector market activity in 2023 The key features of the…
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Calls For Increased Business Rates Support And Reform
UKHospitality Cymru is urging the Welsh Government to increase its business rates relief from 40% to 75%, using allocated funds from the UK Government. Current…
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Managed Restaurants, Pubs And Bars End 2023 On A High With Bumper December
Britain’s top hospitality groups generated year-on-year sales growth of 8.8% in December, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The excellent result capped a…
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Pub Operator Wetherspoon Named As Top Employer
Wetherspoon has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2024 It is the 19th time that Wetherspoon has been…
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