Owens Law – Food Standards Agency to Meet to Discuss “Range of Options”
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to meet to discuss further options in is it’s drive to make operators list allergens on menus. The meeting,…
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UK Hospitality Faces Crunch As Families Tighten Belts – Can Loyalty Schemes Save The Day?
Cash-strapped families plan to cut back on eating out and takeaways in 2024 as the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets – presenting…
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Tourism Bouncing Back, But VAT Cut Needed to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
UKHospitality is calling for the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for…
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Pubs and Restaurants to Save on Average £11,728 to £16,507 In Business Rates
The freezing of the small business rates multiplier for another year coupled with the extension of the 75% discount for occupied retail, leisure and hospitality…
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Confidence in Hospitality Sector Climbs Again Despite Cost Challenges and Rates Threat
The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and…
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Restaurant Market Growth Remains Behind Pubs as Outlet Decline Hinders Recovery
The UK restaurant market is forecast to reach a value of £18.7 billion in 2023, marking a growth of 5.2% and positioning the sector 2.6%…
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Wet Weather Softens Hospitality Growth In October
Britain’s leading hospitality groups saw year-on-year growth slow to 3.2% in October amid widespread poor weather, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It…
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£150+ Per Head Eateries Are Making Top Restaurants An Ever-Less Affordable Luxury
Amongst restaurants charging over £100 per head, above-inflation restaurant price hikes of 10.7% in London and 14.7% outside London are swelling a new tier of…
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Restaurants’ Delivery Sales Rise Again But Takeaways Drop As At-Home Habits Change
Britain’s restaurant groups achieved double-digit growth in delivery sales in September—but takeaways dipped after a convenience-driven change in consumers’ habits. CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality at…
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Research Shows Likely Cost Of Living Hit To Christmas Spending
KPMG research shows consumer intention to cut back on socialising, buying gifts, groceries. The scale of Christmas spending cutbacks due to the cost of living…
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Christmas To Give A £12bn Boost To The Hospitality Industry – But Visitor Numbers Set To Fall
Hospitality venues are forecast to see a £12bn boost over the festive season, as consumers celebrate with family, friends and colleagues. The VoucherCodes.co.uk Shopping for…
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HGEM Consumer Survey Finds Gen-Z Have The Biggest Budgets For Xmas Meals
Consumers might have to dig deeper in their pockets this year due to the cost of living, but nevertheless, they are determined to celebrate Xmas…
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September’s Sun Boosts High-with Pubs & Bars Enjoying Positive Growth
Consumer card spending grew 4.2 per cent year-on-year in September – less than the latest CPIH* inflation rate of 6.3 per cent but higher than…
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End Of Shortage Occupation List Marks New Beginning For Sommeliers
The hospitality industry will reap benefits of the latest review by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), published on 3…
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Hospitality Spend “Holding Up Well” Study Reveals
Consumer spending in hospitality is holding up well despite the cost of living crisis, according to CGA by NIQ’s new BrandTrack Plus research. The exclusive…
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