Popular Pudsey Pub Re-Opens After Three Year Closure
A Pudsey pub closed since January 2020 is set to reopen following a £370,000 investment. The refurbishment will turn The Bankhouse on Bankhouse Lane into…
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SLTA Voices ‘Very Serious Concerns’ for Hospitality Sector Despite Energy Support Scheme
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has expressed “very serious concerns” over the introduction of a new £5.5 billion scheme to support businesses with their…
Read more...Festive Gatherings and Holiday Bookings Boost Hospitality and Travel in December
Consumer card spending grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year in December – slightly higher than November (3.9 per cent) but well below the 9.3 per cent…
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Sector Reacts to Chancellors Energy Support Reduction of 70%
Sector leaders have reacted with dismay following yesterday’s announcement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt that energy support for businesses is to be cut from Saturday, April…
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Energy Bills Discount Scheme “Last Straw” Sector Fears
Sector leaders say the announced cut in energy bill support from April is “unsustainable” and “the last straw” for some businesses Yesterday (January 9) the…
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Restaurant Groups Return Profit
Britain’s top 100 restaurant groups have returned to profit last year following four years of losses blighted by the pandemic. The businesses recorded a cumulative…
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UK Hotel Transactions Reach £3 Billion in 2022
According to international real estate advisor Savills, UK hotel transactions totalled £3 billion in 2022, which is 27.5% lower than 2021, as a result of…
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APPG to Discuss Energy Crisis in Food and Drink Sector
All Party Parliamentary group (APPG) is calling for food and drink businesses to provide information on how escalating energy costs are impacting the sector. Food…
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The Springboard Awards for Excellence Deadline Has Been Extended!
Due to popular demand, The Springboard Awards for Excellence has extended its entry deadline to 13 January 2023, giving hospitality businesses extra time to enter….
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Halving Energy Bill Help Puts UK’s Thriving Beer Scene at Risk
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that he will announce proposals to reduce energy support for businesses next week, saying it was “unsustainably expensive”. The chancellor…
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NTIA Says 20% of Festive Trade Lost with Over 50% of Businesses Fighting for Survival
Following the Festive Period the NTIA have carried out a Flash Poll of 200 Members to evaluate the impact of the current crises on NTE…
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District Council Abolishes Pavement Fees
West Oxfordshire District Council announced it would abolish the charge for pavement seating and displaying material on the public highway. It previously cost £100 to…
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Consumer Card Spending Grew 10.6 percent in 2022, Yet Rising Living Costs Made Brits More Selective About Purchases
Consumer card spending increased 10.6 per cent year-on-year in 2022, as the lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions encouraged Brits to shop more in-store, eat and…
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Inflation Biting as Hospitality Sales Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels
UKHospitality Tracker, provided by CGA by NielsenIQ, turnover in the year up to the end of September 2022 was up 1.3% at £135 billion, compared…
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Disappointment by Delay on Energy Support but Alcohol Duty Freeze Welcomed
The governments delay to an announcement regarding extended energy support is “disappointing” say sector leaders. Earlier this week the government issued a statement saying that…
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