UK Enters Technical Recession
The UK economy fell into recession at the end of last year as households cut back on spending in response to spiralling interest rates and…
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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.
Hospitality Sales Flat In January As Consumer Spending Is Squeezed
Britain’s leading hospitality groups generated year-on-year like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in January, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The flat start…
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Team GB Secures Five Gold Medals At Culinary Olympics
The Team GB Craft Guild of Chefs Culinary Team has won an impressive haul of medals at this year’s Culinary Olympics, including five gold, one…
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The Longest Champagne Bar in the Lakes to Open in Bowness this March
The longest Champagne bar in the Lake District, Errol’s of Bowness will open in March. The site, which sits below luxury aparthotel, The Rockefeller, has…
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Inflation Lower than Expected at 4% as Food Prices Fall
The rate of inflation has remained at 4%, despite forecasters predicting a rise, official figures show. The consumer price index (CPI) measure of inflation stood…
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Heston Blumenthal Calls For Greater Urgency In Tackling Companies House Fraud
Photo by Andrew Kneebone via Flickr Restaurateur and chef Heston Blumenthal OBE is calling for greater urgency in tackling fraud on Companies House after an…
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NTIA Figures Reveal Extent of Crisis: UK Nightclubs Struggle as Dance Floors Nationwide Shut Down
In response to the escalating crisis facing nightclubs across the United Kingdom, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) issues a pressing call for immediate government…
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Greene King Announces Further Support For Team Members With Brand New Fertility & IVF Treatment Policy
Greene King has announced its brand-new inclusive Fertility & IVF Treatment Policy today, the latest addition to its suite of family-friendly policies. The initiative is…
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Hydes Brewery To Invest Millions In Its Pub Estate Throughout The Year
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate throughout the remainder of 2024. The family-owned…
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The Castle Inn Pub Celebrates Reopening Following Joint Investment With Punch Pubs & Co
Photo Credit Matthew Holland Photography Congleton locals are rejoicing following the Castle Inn pub’s reopening! The popular pub, which lies in the rural outskirts of…
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CAMRA Calls On Government For Support Following Spate Of Bad News For Breweries
Suffolk brewer Adnams has begun the process of calling in advisers to explore options to raise capital to secure its financial future, in a statement…
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Guinness Six Nations Delivers Good Growth For The On Trade
The Guinness six nations rugby tournament is providing a welcome boost to the licensed on trade! In round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations, France…
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Oakman to Demerge The Seafood Pub Company Following First-Half Sales Growth
Oakman Group is demerging its Seafood Pub Company division, which it secured three years ago and had grown to 11 sites. The Seafood Pub Company…
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Free Guide To Help Pubs And Bars Boost Sales Of Low And Alcohol-Free Drink
Drinkaware has today (12 February) launched a free guide for the on-trade on how to boost their sales of low and alcohol-free products. The guide…
Read more...Mayors of the North Unite with Sector at NTIA Summit to Call for Industry VAT Cut in Spring Budget
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) hosted its third Night Time Economy Summit at the iconic Freight Island in Manchester on 8th and 9th of…
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