Sacha Lord Welcomes New Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, said: “I welcome the appointment of the new Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer, today. The 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.
Local Football Team Receives Double Funding Boost Thanks to the Royal Warrant Holders’ Association & Shepherd Neame
Local football club Faversham Strike Force, is celebrating starting the year with news that it has received funding totaling £4,000 for its teams from two…
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Hospitality Showcased in New Government Apprenticeship Campaign
UKHospitality has worked in partnership with the Department for Education to secure new advertising for apprenticeships in hospitality. Apprenticeships in both hospitality and catering will…
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UK Hospitality Responds to Reshuffle and Government Restructure
Responding to the restructuring of Government departments, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Given the seismic impact that rising energy costs have had – and…
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The British Beer and Pub Association Has Launched Its New Brand, Reinstating Its Role as the Voice of Brewers and Pubs
Unveiled at a parliamentary reception alongside members, industry leaders and influencers, and MPs, BBPA’s new brand aims to embody the Association’s role as ‘the voice…
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Hollywood Star Keanu Reeves Stuns Pub’s Locals with Surprise Visit
Hollywood star Keanu Reeves surprised pub locals after paying a surprise visit over the weekend. Posting a picture on their Facebook page, the pub said:…
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Pubs Bars & Restaurants Enjoy “Noticeable January 18% Uplift”
Pubs, bars & clubs enjoyed a boost (18.1 per cent) – the category’s biggest uplift since May 2022 – while restaurants saw a noticeable improvement…
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Mark Hix Petition to Save Outdoor Decking Hits 7,200
Thousands of people have rallied to support Dorset based Chef Mark Hix after he was ordered to tear down an illegal decked seating area at…
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More Y-o-Y Drinks Sales Growth but Weekends Flatten
Britain’s On Premise ended January with another week of strong year-on-year sales growth, as operators fought to overcome the effects of the cost of living…
Read more...How Hospitality Can Help the Chancellor Reduce Inflation
Tackling the three root causes of price inflation in hospitality – energy, recruitment and taxes – in the Spring Budget can prevent price increases and…
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Interest Rates for SME Lending Have Now Increased Almost Sixfold from Pandemic Low
Small businesses face surging interest rates on lending, with the average rate on new bank loans written increasing fivefold from just 0.98% in May 2020…
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More Closures Imminent Without Further Intervention on Energy Bills, Hospitality Trade Bodies Warn
Industry trade bodies, Hospitality Ulster, BBPA, UKHospitality and the BII, have jointly written to the Secretary of State for BEIS, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps…
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The Burnt Chef Project Supports Hospitality Managers with Mental Health Training
The Burnt Chef Project has announced a joint project with Performance Learning Group to create a new level four apprenticeship in Hospitality and Workplace Mental…
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DRS Enforcement Delay Required as Unanswered Questions Linger
UKHospitality Scotland has asked the Scottish Government to delay any enforcement of Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) regulations until businesses have the required information and time…
Read more...UKinbound Outlines Key Measures to Grow Inbound Tourism to the UK
The trade association has submitted its key asks to Government ahead of the March Budget Trade association – UKinbound, has submitted its key asks to…
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