Asian Restaurant Awards 2023 Winners
At a glittering gala dinner hosted by BBC news anchor Samantha Simonds, winners at this year’s Asian Restaurant Awards received some of the hospitality sector’s…
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Just 1 In 10 Brits Say A Pint Is Affordable
CAMRA calls for action on business rates and energy bills to alleviate pressure on pubs Research commissioned by consumer organisation CAMRA (the Campaign for Real…
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Survey Reveals Lack Of Faith In Political Leaders To Protect Pubs
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) issues warning to politicians ahead of approaching general election Just two days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended CAMRA’s Great…
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8 Doors Distillery Officially Opened By The King
Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery, 8 Doors Distillery, was officially opened by His Majesty on Wednesday 2 August, during The King’s visit to John O’Groats….
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Restaurant Groups’ Delivery And Takeaway Sales Return To Year-On-Year Growth In June
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups in June were 4% ahead of the same month in 2022, CGA by NIQ’s latest…
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Elland’s 1872 Porter Crowned the Champion Beer of Britain
Elland Brewery’s 1872 Porter (6.5% ABV) has struck gold and has been crowned the best in Britain after winning the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA)…
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2023 Women’s World Cup: Round Of 16 Retail And Hospitality Spend Set To Reach £79 Million
• 1.3m consumers plan to tune into the stage from hospitality venues, generating £17.8m worth of sales • Hospitality venues set to make £10.6m in…
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NTIA Expresses Anger Over the Increase in Alcohol Duty on the Night Time Economy Sector
The Night Time Industries Association, a staunch advocate for businesses and industries, strongly condemns the government’s decision to increase alcohol duty on the night time…
Read more...Great British Beer Festival Hosts Prime Minister
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) today called on the Prime Minister to protect our pubs and clubs and secure their long-term future. Prime Minister…
Read more...Biggest Change In Alcohol Duties For 50 Years Will Result In Higher Prices For Consumers
The biggest change to the UK’s system of Alcohol Duties for 50 years will result in increased alcohol prices for consumers, say leading tax and…
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New Duty Hike Putting More Pubs at Risk of Closure
With alcohol duty set to increase today (1st August 2023), finance specialists, RIFT, have launched a petition to reinstate the freeze in place since Autumn…
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Plant Based World Expo Europe Expands as UK Consumers Demand Plant-Based Options
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the biggest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, is moving to a new, larger location to cater for the demand…
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Food Prices In Hospitality Surge Again As Supermarket Prices Ease
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index rose again to 22.6% year-on-year in June—close to the record high of 22.9% in December…
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Braintree Pub Re-Opens Following Major Investment
The Nags Head in Market Place, Braintree re-opened last Friday on the 28th July following a major investment of £210,000. The pub is part of…
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Rising Stars Of The UK Culinary Scene Revealed For Young National Chef Of The Year Final
It’s been a nervous wait for young chefs across the UK, but the Craft Guild of Chefs has now revealed their finalists for Young National…
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