Cosy Club Owner Loungers Purchased By Fortress For £338m
Loungers PLC has agreed to the terms and conditions of a takeover by Fortress Investment Group, alongside reporting strong half-year results that underline the cafe…
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Food and Drink
UK Restaurant Market Faces Modest Growth Amid Challenging Landscape, Reports Reveals
The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by +1.3% in 2024, reaching a total value of £19.0 billion. This growth is set to lag…
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2024 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship Winner Crowned By All-Star Chef Panel
The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland announced the recipient of the prestigious Andrew Fairlie Scholarship following a competitive selection process. Andrew Clark, 32, was awarded…
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Takeaways Back In Growth As Restaurants’ At-Home Orders Rise Again In October
Britain’s restaurant groups have extended a long run of inflation-beating growth in delivery and takeaway sales with a like-for-like increase of 4.8% in October, CGA…
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Meetings Industry Association Unveils Essential Martyn’s Law Guidance for Business Events Sector
To provide clarity for the sector, the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) has produced a practical guide to help the business meetings and events industry navigate…
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Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Axe Well-Known Beer Brands, Says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock iconic beers, including Banks’s Mild, following the Carlsberg buy-out…
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Drinks Sales Edge Into Growth Ahead Of Christmas Rush
On Premise drinks sales moved back into fractional growth in mid-November, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the…
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Spiking Of Drinks To Become New Criminal Offence Government Reveals
The hospitality and on-trade sector have welcomed the news that spiking of drinks will become a new standalone criminal offense, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
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Hydes £3.6M Wirral Pub Receives Prestigious Building Award
North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes is celebrating after its newest pub dining venue, The Harry Beswick, in Heswall, received a prestigious accolade in…
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1-In-3 Customer With Allergens Have Been Put At Risk
New research looking at how the hospitality industry handles customers with allergens and intolerances has found that 1-in-3 customers have been given incorrect information regarding…
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The IoH Restaurant Manager Of The Year 2025 Competition Now Open
The Institute of Hospitality’s prestigious Restaurant Manager of the Year (RMOY) 2025 competition has been launched, with applications closing at midnight (GMT) on 10 January…
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Stonegate Group And HEINEKEN UK Launch Christmas “Pub Alone” Campaign
Stonegate Group and HEINEKEN UK are joining forces to launch their “Pub Alone” campaign this festive season. Together, they aim to spark meaningful conversations on…
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Restaurant, Pub And Bar Groups’ Sales Flatten In October As Cost Pressures Mount
Britain’s top managed hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of just 0.6% in October 2024, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker…
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Greene King Faces “Dynamic Pricing” Backlash
Greene King has become the latest operator to face a public backlash following its decision to charge an extra £1.80 on pints on match days,…
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Stanhoe Pub Opens Village Store To Support Local Residents With Help From Pub Is The Hub
Publicans Rachael and Jeremy Parke have opened a new village store at The Duck in Stanhoe, Norfolk, to support people living in the local area….
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