Government Set to End Relaxed Licensing Laws for Outdoor Drinking
The Government is unlikely to extend or make permanent the relaxed licensing laws that have allowed pubs, bars, and restaurants to serve alcohol in outdoor…
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Sports Bar Lovers: Bournemouth Among The Areas With The Best-Rated Sports Bars In The UK
New research has revealed the UK areas with the best-rated sports bars, with Bournemouth, Dorset ranking tenth. Sports betting and casino experts at FIRST…
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70 Female Chefs Unite to Call for an End to Sexism in Hospitality
A group of 70 female chefs has issued an open letter addressing the pervasive issue of sexism in the hospitality industry. The letter, titled To All…
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Stonegate Group Invites The UK To Fill Dancefloors With ‘Get Britain Dancing’ Campaign
Stonegate Group is encouraging the whole country to dance like no one is watching with its brand-new campaign, ‘Get Britain Dancing’, calling on the nation…
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NTIA Supports ‘Ronan’s Law’ To Enforce Crackdown On Online Knife Sales, Enhancing Protections For Young People And Workers
Today the Home Office has announced a comprehensive strategy to combat knife crime under the Crime and Policing Bill in spring. This initiative includes several key measures:…
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Get Set for 2025 at Expowest Cornwall in March!
Would you like to do better business in 2025? Are you looking for new products and new suppliers? Let Expowest Cornwall help you get ready…
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January Sales Growth for Pub & Restaurants
Credit and debit card spending grew 1.9 per cent year-on-year in January – the highest uplift since March 2024, but remaining lower than the latest…
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Menu Counts Increase Across All Channels Except Pubs & Bars
Lumina Intelligence’s latest The latest market insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker reveal that average menu counts have increased by +3.1% across most channels, with…
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Small Firms Mark National Apprenticeship Week With Call For £3k Incentive To Help Them Hire New Talent
Increasing the financial incentive for small businesses that employ an apprentice could help encourage more to do so, according to new data from the Federation…
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Bank of England Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has announced a further reduction in interest rates, cutting them by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5%. This decision…
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Consumers Warned To Brace Themselves For Escalating Prices With “Double Whammy Alcohol Tax Grab”
Consumers are being warned to expect substantial price rises on their favourite alcoholic drinks as Government is set to make a double whammy tax grab….
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Pints, Points & Pubs: Six Nations Fans Drive Beer Sales Sky High
The Six Nations Championship isn’t just a festival of rugby—it’s a golden opportunity for pubs and bars. With fans packing in to watch the action,…
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Embracing Neurodiversity In The Workplace “Key To Success For Hospitality”
The LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) has launched a new employment guide to help managers recruit, onboard and retain more neurodiverse teams in hospitality. Free to…
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Stonegate Group Reports Record-Breaking Festive Trading
Stonegate Group has announced a strong trading performance over the recent festive period, with several of its brands achieving record-breaking results. The group’s managed pubs…
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The Drinks Trust Launches £1m Campaign “Face It Together” to Support Industry Colleagues
The Drinks Trust, the drinks hospitality industry charity, has launched its most ambitious campaign yet, Face It Together, with the goal of raising £1,000,000 to…
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