Drinks Sales Up 13% As Sun Shines On Pubs
Warm weather has lifted Britain’s On Premise drinks sales above last year’s levels for the first time in six weeks, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily…
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Highlights
Long-Term Trends Report Reveals “Cautious Optimism”
Long-term demand is looking good for the sector, according to OakNorth’s Sector Pulse. The report reveals that over the last six months to 30 April…
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Bournemouth To Introduce Tourist Tax From July 1st
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole are set to be the first coastal region to introduct a tourist tax which could generate more than £12 million over…
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Consumers Feeling The Pinch: High Cost-Of-Living Drives Key Swings In Consumer Behaviour
The cost of living continues to drive significant consumer behaviour change as restaurants and brands will be forced to adapt if they want to protect…
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BHA Funds Mental Health Course For Hospitality Workers
The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) is funding a two-day mental health course for hospitality workers in the city. A dozen places are available on the…
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Hospitality Ready To Invest And Grow, But Rising Costs Remain A Barrier
A joint survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association, Hospitality Ulster and the British Institute of Innkeeping showed that pubs and hospitality venues…
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Interest Rate Held – Hospitality Expert CEO of Peckwater Brands reacts
Sam Martin, CEO of Peckwater Brands, said: “The Bank of England is understandably unwilling to loosen its grip on inflation, particularly as concerns around rising…
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Drinks Sales Dip In Soggy End To April
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) fell below 10% in March for the first time in two years. The welcome…
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Labour Needs to Come Clean on Its Business Rates Strategy Says Colliers
The Labour party has recently announced to “breathe new life” into high streets, unveiling a five-point plan including reforming business rates and tougher laws on…
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APPG Inquiry Into Hospitality Recruitment and Retention Launched
MPs have launched an inquiry into the issue of staff recruitment and retention in the hospitality industry. The inquiry into ‘recruitment and retention of staff…
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Consumers’ Spending Confidence Rises As Cost Of Living Pressures Ease
British consumers are cautiously increasing their visits and spending in pubs, bars and restaurants, CGA’s latest Cost of Living Pulse research reveals. The exclusive survey…
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Only A Pavement Away Supports 50 Former Graduates To Secure Employment In Hospitality Sector
Only A Pavement Away, the industry charity helping those facing or at risk of homelessness, find employment in the hospitality sector, has taken on a…
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Edinburgh’s Fingal Sails to Top of World’s Best Luxury Hotels List
Edinburgh’s Fingal has sailed to the top of the world’s best hotels list in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards 2024. Permanently berthed in the Port…
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DesignMyNight Art of Going Out Awards 2024: Winners Announced
Fuller’s pub The Churchill Arms in Kensington (above), known for its flower-covered exterior and Winston Churchill memorabilia has been voted the ‘Pub You Couldn’t Live…
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Government Pushes Back Tipping Law to October
The implementation of new tipping laws has been pushed back three months to 1 October, which will give businesses time to implement required changes. Yesterday…
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