Christmas Boosts Engagement for UK Hospitality, but Margins Remain Under Pressure
Christmas trading delivered the strongest engagement of the year for the UK On Trade in December, with venues busier, visits longer and spend per head…
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Food and Drink
Government Considers Age Restrictions on Zero-Alcohol Beverages
The government is said to be exploring the possibility of introducing age restrictions on the sale of zero-alcohol and low-alcohol beverages, a move that has…
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Card Spending Falls In December, But Pub Spending Returns To Growth
Growth in consumer card spending decreased –1.7 per cent year-on-year in December, a further decline from November (-1.1 per cent) and considerably less than the…
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Putting the Gen Z in Veganuary
Veganuary remains a valuable commercial opportunity for foodservice operators, offering a defined annual moment to trial new dishes, attract younger, more diverse consumer demographics and…
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Landmark Junk Food Ad Ban To Protect Kids’ Health
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity….
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Belhaven Invests C£5 Million In Its Pubs Following Launch Of Franchise Model
Belhaven has confirmed it invested almost £5 million in its Scottish pubs in 2025, spanning 22 managed, tenanted and franchised pubs. The investment programme increased…
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TGI Fridays UK Faces Administration as Rescue Talks Continue
The operator of TGI Fridays restaurants in the United Kingdom has submitted its third consecutive notice of intent to appoint administrators, extending the deadline for…
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Festive Flurry Brings Happy Christmas For Pubs But Restaurants And Bars Slip
Festive celebrations helped Britain’s top managed pub operators to welcomed growth in the week of Christmas, the NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. Across all…
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£21,200 Savoy Educational Trust Funding For Toque d’Or® As Nestlé Professional Issues Final Call For Registrations
The Savoy Educational Trust has pledged £21,200 to support the 38th edition of Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or, as part of a shared commitment to nurturing…
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Colombo Kitchen Raises Close to £3,000 to Support Communities Affected by Flooding in Sri Lanka
South West London–based Sri Lankan restaurant group Colombo Kitchen, led by Sri Lankan-born chef and restaurateur Sylvia Perera, has raised close to £3,000 to support…
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Hampstead’s The Stag Reopens Following Major Refurbishment
Hampstead pub The Stag is set to reopen on 22nd January following an extensive refurbishment that has introduced several new features whilst retaining the venue’s…
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Bidfresh Redefines Its Sustainability Framework As It Launches Latest Sustainability Report
Fresh produce supplier, Bidfresh, has released its latest ‘Growing Greener’ sustainability report, unveiling a refreshed sustainability framework and a new mission and vision that will…
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Stonegate Pub Partners Invests A Record £12m In Its Pubs In The First Quarter Of The Year
With A Further Pipeline Of Over £30m Planned For The Remainder Of The Year Stonegate Group’s leased and tenanted division, Pub Partners, has delivered a…
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You’re Invited to The Source Trade Show
When it comes to food and drink, there’s no substitute for experiencing products firsthand. That’s why you won’t want to miss The Source trade showon…
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Entries Open For Graduate Awards 2026 As Sally Abé Takes Helm As Chair Of Kitchen Examiners
The Craft Guild of Chefs has opened entries for the Graduate Awards 2026, one of the most respected awards for young chefs in the UK….
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