Food Inflation Could Treble by the End of 2026, FDF Warns
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has sharply revised its forecast for UK food inflation, warning that prices could rise to at least 9% by…
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New Report Urges Government Action on Escalating Safety, Hen Welfare and Reputational Risk from Imported Eggs
A new report has revealed a dramatic surge in egg imports often produced to significantly lower food safety and hen welfare standards, creating what industry…
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April Cost Increases Will Force Two-Thirds of Hospitality to Cut More Jobs
New member survey results from UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster reveal the damaging impact another…
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Weight Loss Medications Linked to Reduction in Both Food and Alcohol Consumption
New research from insight consultancy KAM, in partnership with UK charity Drinkaware, reveals a 29% reduction in how often users of GLP-1 drugs consume alcohol,…
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Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead
The UK hotel sector had a lacklustre February, with flat demand and high staff costs hitting operating profits, which is only set to get tougher…
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Restaurants’ Delivery Rollouts Boost at-Home Sales as Takeaways Tumble
New delivery offers helped restaurants to strong at-home sales growth in February despite a sharp drop in takeaways, the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading…
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Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Celebrates Outstanding MasterChef: The Professionals Final Journey
Winchester chef Luke Emmess, Fuller’s Head Chef at The Wykeham Arms, has completed an extraordinary journey to the national final of MasterChef: The Professionals, earning widespread acclaim from…
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PCA Highlights the Importance of Professional Advice for Tied Pub Tenants
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has published a new factsheet and short explainer video emphasising the crucial role independent professional advice plays in helping tied…
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Stonegate Pours Over 100,000 Pints of Guinness as St Patrick’s Day Boosts Pub Trade
St Patrick’s Day celebrations saw Stonegate pour over 100,000 pints of Guinness across its Managed estate and Craft Union, as the iconic stout proved the…
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London Mayor Announces Return of Summer Streets Fund with £400,000 Boost for the Capital’s Hospitality Sector
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced the return of his ‘Summer Streets’ fund in a further drive to boost the capital’s bars,…
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UK Food-To-Go Market Set To Reach £24.9bn In 2026, Ahead Of Wider Eating-Out Sector
The UK food-to-go market is set to reach £24.9bn in 2026, growing ahead of the wider eating-out sector as consumer demand for convenient, high-quality options…
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BWH Hotels GB launches Design Excellence Programme to help independent hotels enhance guest experience
BWH Hotels GB has launched a new initiative designed to help its 230+ independent hotel partners enhance guest experience and strengthen their competitiveness through targeted…
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Holiday Tax Would Hit Consumers with £1.6 billion Tax Rise
New economic analysis had found that the Government’s proposed holiday tax would shrink GDP, cause thousands of jobs losses and see the Treasury lose hundreds…
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Cribbs Continues to Expand Dining Offering with Loungers Letting
The South West’s leading retail and leisure destination Cribbs has announced that Loungers is set to arrive as the shopping centre continues to diversify its…
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