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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CGA’s Euros Wrap: Big Matchdays’ Impacts On Drinks Sales
The Euro 24 football tournament has delivered a major boost to drinks sales for many pubs, bars and suppliers, with daily uplifts of as much…
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Drinks Sales Hotspots: Ten CGA Insights from Imbibe
At last week’s Imbibe Live event, CGA by NIQ’s Chris Sterling shared an expert overview of On Premise drinks trends, with a focus on growth…
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Sector Responds to Kings Speech
The Labour government’s first King’s Speech has been broadly welcomed by the hospitality sector for introducing measures aimed at achieving a 6% annual growth potential….
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Blackpool Toppled As Nation’s Best Staycation Destination
Blackpool has been toppled from the top spot as the nation’s best staycation destination by the Lake District and Dorset, as the cost of accommodation…
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Not The Result We’d Hoped For – But A Storming One For The On Trade
Sadly, yet again, it is not coming home this time. Unfortunately, England faltered in the final to a stunning Spain but all was not lost…
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