Councils Call for Government to Recommit to Sugar Levy
Responding to a study by Cambridge University revealing that the sugar levy may have prevented more than 5,000 cases of obesity every year among girls…
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Nation’s Drinkers Urge Jeremy Hunt to Save the UK’s Pubs from Closure
Drinkers and pub-goers are being mobilised in their thousands to urge the Chancellor to take action in his March Budget to save the UK’s pubs…
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Cost, Taste and Ethical Eating Essential to Achieve Post-Veganuary Success, says GlobalData
Meeting consumer expectations for ethical, ‘green’ offerings while maintaining reasonable costs will be a notable challenge for restaurants in launching vegan menus this year, opines…
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Local Community Pub Reopens Following £120,000 Investment
The Keynsham Courtyard, formally The Wine Bar, a local community pub in Keynsham, Bristol will reopen on Friday 3rd of February following a significant £120,000…
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High Demand for Night-Time Economy, but Late Night Levy Must Go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of…
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2022 Ends with Record High 24% Food Inflation
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) ended 2022 at record highs, with the Food basket nearly one quarter higher than December 2022. The FPI…
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Fullers Salles Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels but Industrial Cation Costing Estimated £4million
London pub group Fuller’s has reported like-for-like sales up 20% for the 43 weeks to 21 January 2023, and at 97% against the same period…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Still Double Pre-COVID Levels Despite Dip in 2022
Combined sales in December 2022 were 104% higher than in December 2019, with deliveries up 238% and takeaway and click-and-collect orders 53% ahead. The figures…
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Cyrus Todiwala Announces Permanent Closure of Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen at Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH has revealed that Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, his restaurant in Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, has now permanently closed,…
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SquareMeal Announces the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK for 2023
Independent restaurant guide – SquareMeal – has announced the best restaurants that the UK has to offer. In a year that is set to be…
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Surge in Hospitality Spend Boosts Economy
Britain’s economy enjoyed an unexpected boost November, helped by the Qatar World Cup. Figures from the Office of National Statistics show the hospitality industry helped…
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Over a Quarter of Uk Adults Find Pub Visits Tough When Not Drinking Alcohol, Despite 1 in 5 Opting for Non-Alcoholic Beers as Drink of Choice
– Data reveals 1 in 8 people (13%) more likely to go to social event when not drinking alcohol if non-alcoholic alternatives are available, whilst…
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Spiking: No Need for Specific Offence-says Government
The Government said ruled out the creation of a specific offence for spiking, despite committing last year to look at new legislation. Home Office minister…
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Popular Pudsey Pub Re-Opens After Three Year Closure
A Pudsey pub closed since January 2020 is set to reopen following a £370,000 investment. The refurbishment will turn The Bankhouse on Bankhouse Lane into…
Read more...Festive Gatherings and Holiday Bookings Boost Hospitality and Travel in December
Consumer card spending grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year in December – slightly higher than November (3.9 per cent) but well below the 9.3 per cent…
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