Voters Would Punish MPs Who Back the Holiday tax, Landmark Poll Shows
New polling from UKHospitality reveals the scale of public opposition to the Government’s proposed holiday tax, with voters warning they will punish MPs at the…
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Eating Out
Ramsay’s Festive Service Charge Sparks Industry Debate
Gordon Ramsay has reignited the ongoing conversation around service charges in UK hospitality after applying a 20 per cent discretionary levy to festive menus at…
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‘Going Out’ Costs Rise By 12% On Average In 2 Years, Research Reveals
The cost of ‘going out’ has increased by 12% on average over the last 2 years. That’s according to new research from personal finance experts…
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Calorie Labelling Law Shows Limited Impact on Consumer Choices, Study Finds
A major new study examining England’s mandatory calorie labelling policy has found no clear evidence that the measure has significantly altered consumer purchasing behaviour in…
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Restaurants Return to Growth in March But Pub Sales Slow as Cost Fears Mount
Britain’s restaurant groups finished a difficult first quarter with modest like-for-like growth in March, the new NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The Tracker—produced by…
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Eggs For Breakfast Are Booming Says New Report
A new Breakfast Smarter report by the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) reveals strong momentum for eggs across both retail and foodservice, driven primarily by…
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British Foodservice Spend Hits £71bn as Experience-Led Demand Reshapes the Industry
With 45% of British adults now following a specific diet (rising to 60% among Gen Z and younger millennials), a broader shift towards health and…
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Tube Strikes to Hit London Trade as Six Walkouts Confirmed for Spring
London’s pubs, bars, restaurants and venues face a damaging spring as a protracted industrial dispute on the London Underground threatens to deter customers and staff…
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Jobs at Risk as Franco Manca Plans Closures Amid Cost Pressures
Up to 225 jobs are at risk after sourdough pizza operator Franco Manca confirmed it intends to close around 16 sites as part of a…
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Foodservice Inflation Dips Slightly In February, But Geopolitical Risks Loom Large
Food and drink prices in the foodservice sector recorded a minor month-on-month decline of -0.2% in February, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and…
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Spring Boost Lifts UK Hospitality, But Full Recovery Still Out of Reach
New data from The Oxford Partnership reveals that the UK On Trade showed clear signs of recovery in March, with stronger demand, longer visits, and…
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Easter Boosts UK On-Trade as Footfall and Dwell Time Rise
The UK on-trade delivered a strong performance over the Easter 2026 Bank Holiday weekend, with increased footfall and longer visits driving meaningful volume growth across…
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Love British Food Urges Chefs To Join In With 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Love British Food has unveiled ambitious plans for its 25th anniversary to unite the supply chain and champion seasonal diversity and sustainable home-grown produce. A…
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FSA Survey Reveals Public’s Growing Appetite For Healthier And More Sustainable Food Choices
New findings from the Food Standards Agency’s consumer survey, Food and You 2, show that a significant proportion of the population in England, Wales and…
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Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Steadies but Costs Weaken Small Businesses
Hospitality leaders remain cautious about the future despite a steady level of optimism in early 2026, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ,…
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