London’s Hospitality Sector “the Most Poorly Paid Industry in London”
New analysis by the Living Wage Foundation shows that the hospitality sector has the highest proportions of low-paid jobs in London compared to other industries,…
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Food and Drink
Kenny Atkinson Encourages Chefs to Consider Economic Crisis as He Unveils New National Chef of the Year Brief
The Craft Guild of Chefs has begun its mission to find the next talented chef to follow in the footsteps of current National Chef of…
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Coffee Shops and Cafés Show Strongest Growth Potential in Food to Go
Lumina Intelligence’s latest market report on the food-to-go industry revealed that coffee shops and cafés are expected to see the strongest growth in share from…
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UK Foodservice Delivery Market Set to Reach £14.4 Billion in 2023
The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to reach a total value of £14.4 billion in 2023, according to Lumina Intelligence’s recently released Foodservice Delivery…
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Modest Growth and Falling Frequency in the UK’s Eating and Dining Out Market
The latest data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel (EDOP) reveals that the UK’s eating and drinking out market has experienced a modest…
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SIBA Independent Beer Award Winners Revealed
Grainstore Brewery’s ‘Nip’ and North Brewing Co’s ‘Triple Fruited Gose – Mango Guava Guava’ have taken home Overall Champion Gold in the Cask and Keg…
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The Old Mill in Salisbury Reopens After £300,000 Refurbishment
The Old Mill in Salisbury has re-opened following a £300,000 refurbishment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners. The pub, operated by growing multiple operators…
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Disappointing Budget” for Hospitality Sector as Government Fails to Cut Business Rates
The Chancellor’s failure to Freeze the Multiplier for next year will mean businesses likely to see 5% increase in Business Rates Bills in April 2024,…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Drop Again in February to Continue Post-COVID-19 Softening
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s managed restaurant groups fell year-on-year for the 16th month in a row in February, the new Hospitality at Home…
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“British Ale May be Warm, But the Duty on a Pint is Frozen,” says Chancellor
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the duty of draught beer in UK pubs will be frozen in a move to help the struggling hospitality…
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Be At One Launches ‘Best in Glass’ 2023 Cocktail Competition
Be At One has announced the launch of the 2023 edition of its legendary ‘Best In Glass’ cocktail competition. Previously known as Be At One’s…
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The Ardencaple Hotel Reopens Following Six-Figure Refurbishment
Helensburgh hotel, The Ardencaple, has now fully reopened after undergoing a six-figure investment that has completely transformed the site. Located in the banks of Gare…
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Wine Drinkers Facing a Super Stealth Tax when Alcohol Duty Goes up in August
Wine drinkers face rocketing prices if the Chancellor goes ahead with a double pronged tax hike, likely to be announced at the Spring Budget. When…
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Scottish Alcohol Advertising Ban Could Threaten Small Independent Breweries
The ability for small Scottish breweries to start up, innovate and create a brand is under threat under the Scottish Government’s plans to restrict alcohol…
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Fear One in Four Independent Night Time Economy Businesses at Risk
Despite having the ability to trade, the current cost of operating is placing an insurmountable amount of pressure on businesses, leaving an entire sector in…
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