Top 30 UK Restaurant Group Debt Burden Tops £3bn For The First Time
The debt burden of the UK’s Top 30 restaurant groups has broken through £3bn for the first time, shows new research by UHY Hacker Young,…
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Hospitality
Royal Crown Reopens After A “Refurbishment Fit For A King”
Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has reopened historic Rochester pub, The Crown, after a stunning £1.2 million transformation – and reinstated its former name The…
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Owens Law – Food Standards Agency to Meet to Discuss “Range of Options”
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to meet to discuss further options in is it’s drive to make operators list allergens on menus. The meeting,…
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CAMRA Wins Big at the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards 2023
The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) educational Learn & Discover platform and books published by consumer organisation have won British Guild of Beer Writers awards….
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RMT Union Members Approve Deal to End Strike Action
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay deal, marking an end in part to the disruptive national rail dispute. bringing some…
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Foodservice Inflation Falls for Fifth Consecutive Month
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) decreased for the fifth consecutive month in October, dipping below 20% year-on-year at 16.7%…
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The Burnt Chef Project To Recognise Success With Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Award Launch
Having championed mental health support and worked tirelessly to reduce the stigma around mental health in hospitality on a global stage, The Burnt Chef Project…
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UK Hospitality Faces Crunch As Families Tighten Belts – Can Loyalty Schemes Save The Day?
Cash-strapped families plan to cut back on eating out and takeaways in 2024 as the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets – presenting…
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Unions Plunge Night Time Economy Businesses into Crisis as Industrial Action Threatens Crucial Christmas Period
The night-time industry Association (NTIA) as hit out at the news of industrial action commencing at the beginning of December . The night time economy…
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Live Gigging Sets The Stage For £2.4bn Boost To UK Pubs And Bars
A new industry-first report reveals the ‘seed’ music scene – gigging in the hospitality sector – could be the catalyst for a multi-billion pound boost…
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Julia Lopez Mp Celebrates ‘Points Of Light Award’ With Charity Founder, Greg Mangham
Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez presented to local resident and charity founder, Greg Mangham, his Points of Light certificate after being recognised by the…
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Research Reveals Stormy Weather in October Dampened Social Dining Out
The latest research from Lumina Intelligence Eating & Drinking Out Panel (4WE 29/10/2023) shows that consumer confidence has improved when compared to October last year,…
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The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury, is Fuller’s Pub of the Year
Fuller, Smith & Turner has announced The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury [10-11 Ox Row, Salisbury SP1 1EU] is the 2023 winner of its coveted Pub…
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Admiral Taverns Commits a Further £800,000 to Sustainability Roadmap
Admiral Taverns has unveiled phase two of its sustainability roadmap, announcing a further £800,000 investment into reducing carbon emissions across its estate. This latest announcement…
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Chancellor to “Look Again” at Controversial Tourist Tax
The Government has promised to look again at the data around its controversial ‘Tourist Tax’ after statements that tax-free shopping is not a reason for…
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