Wavetree Community Pub Liverpool Gets A £315,000 Makeover
The Wellington on Picton Road in Wavetree, Liverpool has reopened on F following a transformational investment of more than £315,000. The pub is part of…
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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.
Chancellor ‘s Budget Sparks Alarm as Nightlife Businesses say Treasury Modelling “Fails Reality”
Britain’s night-time economy is facing an unprecedented crisis as new flash survey data reveals the Chancellor’s autumn Budget will deliver a devastating blow to pubs,…
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Pub is The Hub to Help More pubs after Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
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Hilton Sparks Growth in West London with Expansion of Premium Economy Brand
Hilton has today announced the West London debut of its vibrant premium-economy brand, Spark by Hilton, with the signing of Spark by Hilton London Chiswick…
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Card Spending Sees Greatest Fall since 2021 in November
Consumer card spending declined -1.1 per cent year-on-year in November – the greatest fall recorded since February 2021 (-9.5 per cent), and considerably lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.8 per cent. Amid ongoing consumer uncertainty, essential…
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New Research Shows Growing Demand for Tech and Convenience in Pubs
More than half (55%) now say they lean towards pre-booking, ordering food and drinks digitally, and forming an orderly queue away from the counter (as opposed to the more traditional form of spreading out across the bar) when…
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Craft Guild Of Chefs Opens Entries To 2026 British Culinary Championships
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced that entries are now open for the 2026 British Culinary Championships (BCC), which will take place on 27-28th…
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Shepherd Neame Extends Charity Partnership
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is extending its successful partnership with current Charity of the Year, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex…
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Government Unveils £820 Million Job Support Package For 18-24 Year Olds
Hospitality businesses will benefit from substantial government investment aimed at bringing young Universal Credit claimants into the workforce, following confirmation of an £820 million initiative…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Eases As Seasonal Supply Improves
Food and drink prices in hospitality fell by 0.3% in October 2025, the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals….
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Hospitality Business Rates Rises To Wipe More Than Half Of ‘Small Business Saturday’ Benefit
New analysis from UKHospitality reveals that small hospitality venues will see business rates bills rise by £318m over three years, which is more than half…
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The Coach & Horses in Soho is Fuller’s Pub of the Year
Griffin Trophy 2025 winner and runners-up announced Fuller, Smith & Turner, the premium pubs and hotels business, is delighted to announce The Coach & Horses,…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Time to Spread the Cheer-Despite the Budget!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. A tweet we put up this week broke records for us in the number of views! Not earth-shattering news,…
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UK Hospitality Sector Faces Potential Loss of 100,000 Jobs Following Autumn Budget Measures
The UK hospitality sector could see up to 100,000 job losses in the coming months, according to warnings from UKHospitality’s chief executive Allen Simpson, who…
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Jamie Oliver Partners With Brava Hospitality To Bring Jamie’ S Italian Restaurant Back To UK
Jamie Oliver has partnered with Brava Hospitality Group, the visionaries behind the Prezzo Italian rebrand to relaunch Jamie’s Italian in the UK. The strategic partnership…
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