England’s World Cup Campaign and Heatwave Deliver Powerful Midweek Boost for UK Hospitality
England’s second group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another significant boost for the UK’s hospitality sector…
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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.
MPs Press Treasury on Hospitality Support, VAT and Burnham Business Rates Pledge
Hospitality policy came under scrutiny in the House of Commons on Monday as MPs questioned the Government on support for pubs, bars and tourism businesses, including calls for a lower VAT rate in Northern Ireland and questions over a business rates pledge associated with Andy Burnham.
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Rhondda Pub Expands Offering to Support its Community
The Pentre Comrades Club in Pentre, Rhondda, is continuing its mission to bring people together in its community.
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Essex Pub Group Opens Eighth Venue in Castle Hedingham
Family-run Essex pub group Marjoram Pubs is opening its eighth site this weekend, with The Elms in Castle Hedingham welcoming customers for the first time.
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UKHospitality Launches Nutrition Guide
UKHospitality’s Nutrition Guide, launched this week at Caravan Covent Garden, offers practical and accessible support for hospitality businesses wanting to enhance their healthy menu options.
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Burnham’s Business Rates Proposals Raise Questions Over Growth and Competitiveness
With Andy Burnham now emerging as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, debate around his proposals on business rates and support for high streets, hospitality and smaller businesses is likely to intensify.
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Scotland’s World Cup Campaign Delivers Strong On-Trade Boost North of the Border Despite Morocco Defeat
Scotland’s World Cup clash with Morocco provided a significant boost to hospitality venues north of the border, with pubs recording almost 50% higher draught sales than normal trading levels despite Steve Clarke’s side suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat.
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Frontline Workers Report Rising Stress and Sleep Disruption Linked to Customer Aggression
More than four in five (86%) frontline workers in the UK say customer abuse has caused them stress or anxiety.
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Grand Designs: CAMRA Names UK’s Picture-Perfect Pubs
The UK’s most visually stunning, lovingly restored and historically significant pubs have been exclusively revealed by CAMRA.
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The Next Prime Minister “Must Back Nightlife”, says NTIA
Following the Prime Minister’s resignation and the anticipated entry of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham into Westminster as MP for Makerfield…
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World Cup Summer Set to Deliver £3.5 billion Boost to UK Accommodation Sector as Summer Travel Demand Surges
New analysis indicates that the UK accommodation sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with hotels, short-term lets and serviced accommodation providers expected to see a significant uplift in demand around the tournament period.
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Starmer Resigns: What a Change at the Top Could Mean for the Hospitality Sector
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday morning, becoming the sixth occupant of Downing Street to leave office in just a decade. He has confirmed he will remain in post until a successor is in place, with the handover expected to be completed by September.
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Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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Summer VAT Cut to Family Days Out Poised to Boost UK Hospitality, New Findings Show
The Government’s VAT cut for family days out is poised to boost UK hospitality as consumers plan to take advantage of the cost savings and go out more this summer, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
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What Could an Andy Burnham Government Mean for Business Rates and Impact Retail and Hospitality?
With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
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