Government Introduces New Energy Prices Bill to “Ensure Vital Support”
The UK government has introduced new emergency powers that will ensure businesses across the country receive help with their energy bills this winter. Without the…
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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.
Hospitality Vacancies Fall Over Last Quarter – ONS
The number of job vacancies in the hospitality sector fell by 15,000 over the last quarter, figures released by the Office of National Statistics reveal….
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Hospitality Spending Slows in September Due to Cost-of-Living Concerns
Consumer card spending grew 1.8 per cent year-on-year in September – the smallest uplift since February 2021, and well below the 9.9 per cent rise…
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Hospitality Operators Warned on “Self Assessment” Tax Scams
Self Assessment operators are being urged to be on guard against being targeted by fraudsters, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). In the 12 months…
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Night -Time Businesses “Under Attack”
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the government to protect the sector through agent of change and asset protection schemes with noise…
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Hotel Leaders Deliver Advice to Help the Industry ‘Chart the Course’
Hotel leaders, economists and analysts have shared their top tips to help the hotel sector ‘chart the course’ through uncertain times at The Annual Hotel…
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India Cottage in Ringwood Wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
India Cottage has been recognised by TripAdvisor as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice award winner for being in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. The award…
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Colliers Business Rates Team Steps Up “Save the High Street” Campaign to Government at Conservative Party Conference
Webber continued, “Time and time again we have seen consultations on the business rates system and time and time again key experts outline the key reforms we need to see. Yet nothing meaningful ever happens.
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Skinner’s Brewery Entering Administration
Skinner’s Brewery has confirmed it will be going into administration next week after suffering from funding problems. The move came after the independent brewery, well-known…
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Lawsuit Served Against Visa and Mastercard Contest Card Payment Fees
A significant class action lawsuit has been served against Visa and Mastercard at the UK’s specialist competition tribunal on behalf of a large number of…
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Red Tape Cut for Thousands of Small Businesses
Thousands of the UK’s small businesses will be released from reporting requirements and other regulations in the future, as part of plans aimed at boosting…
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UKHospitality Calls on Government to Introduce Tourist Accommodation Registration Scheme
Trade body UKHospitality has urged the Government to introduce a check-based tourist accommodation scheme, to help create a level playing field for all accommodation providers….
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Independent Night Time Economy Businesses are Being Marginalised says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has accused the government of marginalising independent and night-time economy businesses. It said while trade associations battle for support…
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Today (September 30) is the Last Day for Paper Banknotes
The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022. After this date businesses will…
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Hotel Rates and Occupancy Drop but Sector Gets Some ‘Breathing Space’ with Energy Price Cap
UK hotels saw a sharp decline in occupancy rates, daily rates, revenues per room and gross operating profits in August as the cost-of-living crisis continues…
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