Leon Exits Administration After Creditors Back CVA Unanimously
Health-focused fast food brand Leon has emerged from administration following a unanimous vote in favour of its company voluntary arrangement (CVA), paving the way for…
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More than 23 Retail Premises a Week Lost for Good Across England and Wales Since Pandemic-Era Reset
More than 6,000 retail premises have disappeared from England and Wales over the last five years as high streets adapted to major structural changes following…
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Fourth Annual Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards Continues Nationwide
Public voting continues for the 4th annual Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (TURTA), celebrating the finest culinary talent within the UK’s vibrant Turkish food sector….
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Chancellor Announces “Selective” Summer VAT Cut for Hospitality, Leisure and Family Dining
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a temporary VAT reduction spanning large parts of the hospitality, leisure and licensed on-trade sectors, cutting the standard 20% rate…
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New Research Among Top UK Chefs Reveals A ‘Change In Appetite’ Among UK Diners
85% of UK chefs and restaurant operators believe that ‘dining expectations are changing faster than ever’ – and yet nearly one-third (30%) admit to selling…
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Latest Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker Data Points to Cautious Menu Strategies Across UK Hospitality
The latest Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker data reveals a hospitality sector operating with increased caution, as operators across restaurants, pubs and coffee shops adapt menu…
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UK Eating Out Market Forecast to Reach £102.8bn in 2026 as Branded Operators Outperform
The UK eating out market is forecast to reach £102.8bn in value in 2026, representing +1.8% growth year on year, according to the latest Lumina…
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Geopolitical Shocks Threaten Severe Inflation After Foodservice Prices Dip in March
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector fell by 1.4% month-on-month in March, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige…
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Middle East Conflict to Slow UK Consumer Spending Growth From 0.9% to 0.3% Survey Reveals
The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding challenges for retail and hospitality businesses, according to…
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Discounts Tempt Diners, But Eating Out Remains First Area Consumers Cut Back On, RSM UK finds
Nearly half of all consumers (48%) say discounts or multi-buy offers would encourage them to visit a hospitality venue, according to RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook*….
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Spending Falls -0.1 Per Cent In April After 16 Months Of Growth, But Consumers Show Resilience Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
Consumer card spending declined -0.1 per cent year-on-year in April – the first fall since November 2024 (-0.5 per cent) and below the latest CPIH…
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Tough Trading Ahead for Hospitality as Consumers Cut Back on Going Out
New research from PwC UK has revealed growing pressure on discretionary spending, with almost three in 10 consumers planning to go out less, adding to…
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Industry Leaders Back Better Hospitality Campaign for a Fairer, Stronger, More Inclusive Sector.
Be Inclusive Hospitality has launched a significant sector wide survey as part of its new Better Hospitality campaign, backed by hospitality leaders and organisations from…
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Three Quarters of UK SMEs Unsure They Can Pay Bills Next Month, New Data Warns
Three quarters (76%) of UK small and medium sized businesses, in particular in the hospitality sector say they are unsure whether they can meet their…
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Consumers’ Disposable Incomes Shrink as Iran war Rumbles On
Consumers’ disposable incomes are shrinking as the Middle East conflict rumbles on, raising concerns for the retail and hospitality industries if consumers pull back on…
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