Editor’s Comment: Insolvencies Fall But Concerns Remain
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. Some more positive news to share – hospitality insolvencies have fallen, and we really could do with some good…
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Happy International Real Vanilla Day..!
It’s October 17th, International Real Vanilla Day! The long wait is over and the celebrations can begin at last. Like to get involved…? eIt’s International Real…
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Government Confirms Scope of New Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Multipliers Ahead of April 2026 Revaluation
The government has published detailed guidance setting out which properties will qualify for the new Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) lower business rates multipliers —…
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Summer Trading Helps Offset Higher Costs As Hospitality Insolvencies Fall
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies dropped 19% from 327 in July 2025 to 265 in August 2025. Insolvencies in the…
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Hospitality Sector Comes Under Further Pressure As Wages Rise To Record High
Today’s ONS labour market figures show average weekly earnings in the accommodation and food services industry reached a record high of £357.05 in August 2025,…
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Valiant Pub Group Reports Strong FY25 Growth
Pub operator Valiant Pub Group (“Valiant” or “the Grouphas) reported a strong year of operational and financial performance, driven by continued expansion and strategic investment….
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Sector Welcomes Shadow Chancellor’s Pledge To Abolish Business Rates
UKHospitality has welcomed a policy announcement by shadow chancellor Mel Stride to abolish business rates for pubs and shops. The shadow chancellor made the pledge…
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BrewDog Announces Redundancies Following £37 Million Annual Loss
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has confirmed workforce reductions following the publication of accounts showing a £37 million pre-tax loss for the latest financial year. The…
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Businesses Call For Voice In Overnight Levy Discussions, To Avoid Unintended Consequences For Flagship UK Destinations
Where overnight visitor levies are introduced, businesses must have a voice in their design and rollout, according to High Streets UK (HSUK), the pro-growth partnership…
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42% Of Brits Believe Their Local High Street Is In Decline
Almost half of Brits believe their local high street is worse than it was a year ago, according to a new survey by UKHospitality. The…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: A Welcome Boost or Political Sleight of Hand?
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. At long last, some potentially positive news for our beleaguered hospitality sector. The Government’s announcement of its £5bn Pride…
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Flags, Alcohol, And The Law: Navigating Operator Duties In Politically Charged Situations
By Julie Gowland, Partner and Head of Licensing at Birketts LLP (www.birketts.co.uk/people/julie-gowland/) The recent controversy surrounding the Manor Farm pub in Birmingham, where a group…
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Rick Stein Group Reports Widening Losses Amid Trading Challenges
The Rick Stein restaurant empire has reported significantly increased losses for 2024, with the group’s flagship operations experiencing declining revenues and workforce reductions as economic…
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Rational Becomes First Manufacturer In Industry To Make Climate Impact Measurable
Rational says it is the first manufacturer in the industry to provide full transparency on the climate impact of its cooking systems using verified methods…
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2p Switch from National Insurance to Income Tax Could Raise £6 billion While Protecting Workers’ Pay Packets
The Chancellor should protect workers’ pay packets and level the playing field on how different forms of income are taxed – including a 2p cut…
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