Why Visiting a Restaurant Feels Better When it’s raining
People enjoy restaurant visits more when it’s raining, according to new international research which found diners are more likely to leave positive reviews after eating…
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NTIA Backs Burnham for Prime Minister to Cut VAT on Nightlife, Hospitality and Events
Industry Calls for Leadership Change as Night-Time Economy Warns It Cannot Survive Three More Years of Economic Uncertainty under the current leadership regime.
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Prime Minister Stops Short of Backing Hospitality VAT Reduction Campaign
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to endorse calls for a permanent reduction in VAT for the hospitality sector, despite growing industry support for a campaign seeking lower tax rates for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.
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Card Spending Returns to Growth In May, as Consumer Confidence Begins to Show Signs of Recovery
Consumer card spending grew 0.8 per cent year-on-year in May, up from April’s -0.1 per cent decline, but still below the latest CPIH inflation rate…
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100,000 People Back 10% Vat For Hospitality
More than 100,000 people have signed the #VATsTheProblem petition calling for 10% hospitality VAT. The scale of support for the campaign in under 72 hours…
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Hospitality and Leisure Sector Boosts Investment in the Experience Economy Despite Rising Costs
Barclays’ new Hospitality & Leisure (H&L) report reveals that businesses are continuing to invest and expand, particularly in providing experience-led offerings, even as rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty impacts confidence and consumer spending.
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UK Eating Out Market Polarises Around Value, Convenience and Affluence
The UK eating-out market is entering a new phase of “selective growth”, valued at £102.8bn in 2026 (+1.8%), according to new findings from Lumina Intelligence’s UK Eating Out Market Report 2026.
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Travel Expert Warns Holidaymakers Over the 4-Tap Scam This Summer
booking links or entering card details, as travel scams become more convincing ahead of the summer rush. Travel scams linked to QR codes, fake booking…
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Warm Weather Drives Double-Digit Spring Bank Holiday Growth Across UK Pubs
The UK on trade enjoyed a strong Spring Bank Holiday weekend as warm weather, longer social occasions and increased consumer footfall combined to drive significant…
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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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