NTIA Urges UK Mayors To Follow Andy Burnham’s Lead In Investing In Sustainable Transport
The (NTIA) is urging mayors and local leaders across the UK to follow the example set by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in addressing the…
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Nearly-Flat GDP Growth Is Reflection Of Difficult Trading Conditions, Says Small Firms
The Government must now make good on its statements that growth is its number one priority – its recent call for regulators to put forward…
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Principality Stadium’s Head Chef Is Welsh Vegan Chef Of The Year
The head chef at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff has added the Welsh Vegan Chef of the Year title to his list of honours. National…
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Celebrate “Support An Independent Pub Day” This February
Pub enthusiasts and grassroots organizations, including the London Pub Explorer and CityStack London Pub Collection, are rallying behind independent pubs for a special event: Support…
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Call For Visitor Levy Transition Delay, Ahead Of Final Vote
UKHospitality Scotland is urging City of Edinburgh Council to delay the start of a planned transition period for collecting levy funds from May to at…
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Calls to Reduce VAT in Hospitality Revived in Parliament
The debate surrounding VAT reductions for the UK hospitality sector was reignited in Parliament this week as MP Emma Lewell-Buck questioned Chancellor Rachel Reeves on…
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Foodservice Price Stability Under Threat After Inflation Returns In November
The Foodservice Price Index (FPI) from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals a concerning shift in the inflationary landscape for the UK hospitality sector…
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KPIs Improve Led By Stronger Consumer Sentiment
Latest insights from the Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel reveal market penetration has increased +2.4ppts to 59.9%, led by improvements to consumer confidence….
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December Delivers Growth For Hospitality Groups After Late Festive Surge For Pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved solid year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The…
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Beer Sommelier And TV Newsreader Marverine Cole Revealed As Keynote Speaker For BeerX 2025
Broadcaster and beer expert Marverine Cole has been revealed as the keynote speaker for this year’s BeerX 2025 in Liverpool, the UK’s biggest beer and…
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Stonegate Group Reports Record-Breaking Festive Trading
Stonegate Group has announced a strong trading performance over the recent festive period, with several of its brands achieving record-breaking results. The group’s managed pubs…
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Wetherspoons Reports Solid Sales Growth Amid Rising Costs
JD Wetherspoon has shared a trading update revealing a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales for the 25 weeks ending 19 January 2025. Sales during the…
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Entries Now Open For The Craft Guild Of Chefs Graduate Awards 2025
The Craft Guild of Chefs has officially opened entries for the prestigious Graduate Awards 2025, launching the search for the next generation of talented and…
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Colliers Forecast Further Carnage on the High Street –As Rates Set to Rise
Thousands of Businesses Face 140% rises in Rates Bills when Government Policy to Reduce Reliefs Takes Effect in April “The Labour Government’s business rates policies…
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Registered Company Insolvencies Decrease To 23,872, As Of 2024
According to the latest government statistics, the number of registered company insolvencies across the UK has decreased to 23,872, reflecting a reduction of 5% compared…
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