Franco Manca Secures Approval for CVA Restructuring Plan
Pizza group Franco Manca has confirmed that its proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement has been approved by creditors and will close 16 of its restaurants, affecting…
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Food and Drink
Young Voters Put Nightlife On The Ballot Says NTIA Poll
Britain’s young voters are sending a clear warning to politicians ahead of upcoming local and devolved elections: support for nightlife and hospitality is no longer…
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Consumers Cut Back On Fast Food As Cost Of Living Continues To Rise, With Biggest Drop In Footfall For Two Years
Fast food and casual dining restaurants saw their steepest decline in consumer traffic for two years in the first quarter of 2026, as the cost…
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Government to Blame for Pub Closures, New Research Finds
The public holds the Government responsible for record pub closures, according to new research conducted by the Long Live the Local campaign and More in…
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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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Scottish Tourism Chief Urges New Parliament to Prioritise Hospitality and Tourism Growth
The head of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has issued a clear message to the nation’s incoming Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs): back the tourism…
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Heineken Announces £40 Million Investment in the “Great British Local”
Heineken has revealed plans to invest more than £44 million into improvements for hundreds of its UK pubs, creating nearly 1,000 new jobs across the…
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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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Royal State Visit Delivers Whisky Tariff Breakthrough for UK Drinks Trade
The UK’s licensed drinks trade is celebrating a significant commercial victory after US President Donald Trump announced the complete removal of American tariffs on whisky…
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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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World’s Longest Tiramisù Record Set in London
A new world record for the longest tiramisù has been set in London. Around 100 Italian chefs came together at Chelsea Town Hall over the…
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Calum Proud to Represent Wales in Global Young Chefs Challenge Final
A young Welsh chef, who is the talk of the private school where he is head chef, says competing in the Global Young Chefs Challenge…
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Sally Abé Shares Advice for Next Generation Ahead of Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or® Grand Finals
As the 2026 Toque d’Or® Grand Finals approach, head judge Sally Abé is calling on the next generation of hospitality talent to focus on resilience, curiosity and self-belief. Having…
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London’s Top Restaurants Named at Inaugural OpenTable Awards, Including New ‘Icons’
London’s dining powerhouses have been revealed, as OpenTable names the favourite restaurants shaping the city’s food scene at its first-ever OpenTable Restaurant Awards. The winners…
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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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