Warm End To August Lifts Drinks Sales Back Into Modest Growth
On Premise drinks sales have edged back into year-on-year growth for just the second time in six weeks, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker…
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Trade Drinks Expo 2024 Returns to ExCeL London
Bar and pub owners, micro-brewers and international decision makers for the largest beverage brands across the country are eagerly awaiting the return of Trade Drinks…
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Card Spending Returns To Growth In August As The Summer Lift Spirits
Consumer card spending returned to growth in August, rising 1.0 per cent year-on-year following two consecutive months of decline, although it remained below the latest…
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Leaked Government Plans to Extend Smoking Ban
Smoking could be banned in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants and outside stadiums, according to “leaked” reports. The measures are presently being considered by ministers according…
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Bank Of England And Institute Of Hospitality Announce Partnership To Protect Against Counterfeit Banknotes
The Institute of Hospitality is proud to announce that it has become a Strategic Partner of the Bank of England’s Banknote Checking Scheme, a free…
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Riots “Incredibly Damaging” For On-Trade But Outlet Numbers Show Overall Growth
Research reveals that sales in city centre pubs fell by a massive 10.2% following the appalling rioting in the aftermath of the shocking tragedy in…
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Train Strike Resolution In Sight As Union And Government Agree Deal
Train drivers are to vote on a new pay deal aimed bringing an end long-running strike action. The proposed vote follows talks between representatives of…
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Hospitality Skills Scheme Can Help People Back Into Work
Unemployment fallen ‘unexpectedly’ while wage growth continues to slow, new ONS data reveals, with observers saying latest figures highlight the difficulty facing the new government…
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Heatwave Could Pull In More Than £30 Million for UK Pubs, According to BBPA
Pubs could be set for a massive multi-million pound boost as the sunny weather rolls in With Britain heading into a predicted to a heatwave,…
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Consumer Confidence Reaches Three Year High Says PwC
The latest PwC Consumer Sentiment Survey shows consumers are finally feeling more confident after three years of instability. The survey, conducted in July, in the…
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We Are Absolutely Thrilled To Announce Our Partnership With Trade Drinks Expo
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Trade Drinks Expo (https://www.tradedrinksshow.co.uk/) Trade Drinks Expo provides endless opportunities to improve your business – whether…
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Interest Rates Cut For First Time In More Than Four Years
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5%. The Bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted five to…
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Reduce Cost of Doing Business Chancellor Urged in Upcoming October Budget
Chancellor or Rachel Reeves has been urged to implement vital measures to help the hospitality on trade sector in her first budget on October 30th….
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Euros and Sunshine Heat Up Drinks Sales 14%
The Euro 2024 final and some long overdue warm weather gave drinks sales a 14% boost in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants last week. The…
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Christmas Comes Early For Hospitality This Year
Christmas bookings for 2024 are up by 54% compared to the number of reservations that had been made by this time last year Has the…
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