Plant Based World Expo Europe Expands as UK Consumers Demand Plant-Based Options
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the biggest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, is moving to a new, larger location to cater for the demand…
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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.
Small Business Confidence Stalls In Q2 Following Base Rate Hikes
Downbeat economic conditions in the second quarter dampen upswing in confidence registered in the first quarter, but medium-term optimism recovers among small firms • The…
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Food Prices In Hospitality Surge Again As Supermarket Prices Ease
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index rose again to 22.6% year-on-year in June—close to the record high of 22.9% in December…
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Braintree Pub Re-Opens Following Major Investment
The Nags Head in Market Place, Braintree re-opened last Friday on the 28th July following a major investment of £210,000. The pub is part of…
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Rising Stars Of The UK Culinary Scene Revealed For Young National Chef Of The Year Final
It’s been a nervous wait for young chefs across the UK, but the Craft Guild of Chefs has now revealed their finalists for Young National…
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Drinks Sales Dip Again As Soggy July And Rail Strikes Go On
On Premise drinks sales have fallen year-on-year for the second week in a row following widespread poor weather. CGA by NIQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker, which…
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British Tourism Industry Calls On Government To Reverse Decision To Increase Visa Fees
UKinbound, The Tourism Alliance and English UK, are calling on the Chancellor to reverse the Government’s recent announcement to ‘significantly increase’ visa application fees as…
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Shepherd Neame Signs Partnership Deal With Millwall Football Club
Shepherd Neame has agreed a new pouring rights partnership with EFL Championship team Millwall Football Club. The independent Kent brewer and pub company has been…
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Take A Look Inside New Stockton-On-Tees Pub Following 108,000 Makeover
The Stag Inn on Silver St, Stockton-on-Tees, re-opened on Thursday 27th July following an investment of £108,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs…
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Countdown to the Great British Beer Festival 2023
The Campaign of Real Ale’s flagship event, the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) opens its doors to visitors next week, returning to Olympia London from 1-5 August. …
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Celebrations Begin For Twelve National Chef Of The Year Finalists
Following two rounds of recipe creation and deliberation, the Craft Guild of Chefs has announced that twelve chefs are still in the running to be…
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Retail And Hospitality Sectors Set To Make £17.3 Million As The Lionesses Take On Denmark This Friday
Retail and hospitality venues are set to cash in on £17.3m as fans tune into England’s second group stage game of the 2023 Women’s World…
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Hospitality Investors Maintain Confidence Amongst Uncertain Times
A survey of major global investors has demonstrated an overall positive outlook for the hospitality sector, despite macro-economic challenges. Whilst the overall index score in…
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Trade Bodies Welcome Consultation On Gaming Machines In Pubs And Venues
Leading pub trade bodies have welcomed the consultation published by Government today, which seeks views on various matters relating to gaming machines in pubs and…
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Marston’s Reports Sales Boost Due To Summer’s ‘Warm Weather’
Marston’s pub company has reported a 10.9% increase in like-for-like sales in the 16 weeks to 22 July 2023, as it said the level of…
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