Devolve Tourist Taxes Government Urged
Devolving housing, income and tourism taxes to England’s counties could raise more than £4bn a year to invest in local services and supercharge economic growth,…
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Harbour Hotels Appoints Chef Sebastian Merry as Head Chef at Harbour Hotel Bristol
Harbour Hotel Bristol has announced the appointment of Sebastian Merry as Head Chef, bringing with him a wealth of culinary expertise, bold creativity, and a…
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Hospitality Hit Hardest By Job Losses
New ONS data shows hospitality has now lost 84,000 jobs since the Budget. This week’s ONS labour market figures show payrolled employees in the accommodation…
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Employer NIC Rises Set To Force Increase In UK Tax Wedge
The latest analysis from the Global Payroll Alliance (GPA) suggests that the recent increases to Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) could result in the UK…
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Greene King Sets Out Stall On Business Rates Reform With Potential To Unlock £13.7m For Investment
Greene King has unveiled policy proposals on business rates that could unlock millions of pounds to drive growth through investment in communities across the UK….
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WTTC Calls for Smarter Tourism Management as Destinations Face Pressure
As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched a new report calling…
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Extra Security with CardsSafe
CardsSafe is a cost-effective technology designed to securely retain customer credit, debit and ID cards while customers run tabs. With CardsSafe, caterers, pubs, bars and restaurants…
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Re-Vamped Beer Learning Platform Launches
CAMRA’s award-winning Learn and Discover platform has been relaunched, promising a brand-new experience and helping to expand people’s knowledge about beer, cider and pubs and…
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UK Consumers To Spend £30m At Hospitality Venues Over Women’s Euros Quarter-Final
UK hospitality venues are forecast to see 1.9 million consumers head through their doors to watch the Women’s Euros Quarter-finals, according to a new report….
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Inflation Surprise Sends Ripples Through Business Confidence as Industry Ramps Up Calls for Government Action
UK inflation has surged to 3.6% in the year to June — a sharp rise from May and well above the Bank of England’s 2%…
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Worcestershire Operator Takes on Second Star Pubs Lease
Worcestershire licensee, Chris Madin has taken on his second Star Pubs lease, The Boot in Flyford Flavell, near Worcester. Having run the pub on a…
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Oasis Reunion Tour Gives Hospitality A Supersonic Boost
Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their much-anticipated reunion shows over…
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Burgh Island Appoints Great British Menu Star Charlotte Vincent As New Head Chef
Burgh Island Hotel, the iconic Art Deco retreat on a private tidal island off the coast of Devon, has announced the appointment of culinary virtuoso…
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More Small Businesses Expect to Shrink Than Grow for First Time Says FSB
FSB’s latest SBI survey found that the proportion of small businesses expecting to contract, sell or close outnumbered the percentage hoping to grow. The share…
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Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Cuts Will Cost Hospitality Employers Millions In Increased Training Costs
New research today reveals that the government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships for apprentices aged over 21 from January next year…
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