Success Celebrated as Welsh Chefs Prepare to Host Global Event in 2026
The successful Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) ended with a night of celebration and a preview of an exciting global event coming to Wales next…
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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.
Embracing Neurodiversity In The Workplace “Key To Success For Hospitality”
The LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) has launched a new employment guide to help managers recruit, onboard and retain more neurodiverse teams in hospitality. Free to…
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SLTA Survey Reveals 6% Of Scottish Licensed Hospital Venues Considering Closure
ON the same day that the Chancellor announces plans to kickstart the UK’s floundering economy, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) reveals in its latest…
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Pubwatch “A Great Way of Improving Standards of Social Behaviour”, says Tim Martin
Photo credit: Max Willcock / Shutterstock.com Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin has praised the growth of Pubwatches claiming they have helped to improve behaviour of…
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Hospitality Sector Faces Growing Challenges as Closures Continue
The UK hospitality industry experienced a turbulent final quarter of 2024, with an average of more than eight venues shutting their doors each day, according…
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Chancellor Must Put VAT Relief Back on the Table for Spring Budget to Prevent Industry Collapse Says NTIA
The UK’s nightlife and hospitality sector is in critical condition as businesses brace for a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced relief. Despite a…
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The Unruly Pig Once Again Named as the Best Gastropub in the UK
Photo found via the website – https://theunrulypig.co.uk/ Suffolk pub The Unruly Pig has been named by Estrella Damm as the best UK Gastropub for the…
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BANK Bristol Announced As Best Restaurant Finalist At Trencherman’s Awards 2025
The Trencherman’s Awards has named BANK Bristol as one of the finalists in its Best Restaurant category, following the second round of public voting. Alongside…
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Hotel Teams Use Their Brain Power To Support Charity
Hotel staff from Bristol used their brain power to help raise nearly £1,000 for the Brain Tumour Support charity which is based in Thornbury. A…
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BII Open Letter to Chancellor as Members Prepare for the Worst
Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has written an open letter to the Chancellor, calling for the cancellation of the planned…
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Admiral Taverns Leads The Way In UK-Wide Pub Licensee Survey
Admiral Taverns has once again ranked first in the annual independent licensee sentiment tracker for the UK’s leased and tenanted pub sector (‘The Licensee Index’…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates £8.7m Profitability And 26% Growth Amidst Ambitious Expansion Plans
Urban Pubs & Bars (“UPB”), London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has announced a record-breaking EBITDA of £8.7m for the financial year ending April…
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Burgh Island Appoints Internationally Renowned Executive Head Chef Mark Levy
Burgh Island Hotel, the iconic Art Deco retreat on a private tidal island, has today announced the appointment of Mark Levy as its new Executive…
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Hospitality Action Appoints Employee Benefits Advisor To Aid Industry Support
Hospitality Action has partnered with Savoy Educational Trust to introduce a new benefits advisor role to support hospitality workers. Suad Hersi joins Hospitality Action as…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: VAT Reduction in Hospitality – The Case for Action
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. Firstly, a well-deserved congratulations to MP Emma Lewell-Buck for bravely raising the question of reducing VAT for the hospitality…
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