£2 Bus Fare Extension Good News for Pubs: CAMRA
Speaking after the Department for Transport announced an extension to the capped £2 single journey bus fare in England until the end of October, CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona…
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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.
Punch Pubs & Co Launches ‘Punch Promise’
Punch Pubs & Co has unveiled its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report – Punch Promise – highlighting the business’ ongoing commitment to sustainability…
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13 Esteemed Hoteliers Awarded Master Innholder Status
13 hoteliers that have showcased their commitment to the hospitality industry have been awarded Master Innholder status following this year’s round of applications. The award,…
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High Street Pubs Could be Lost for Good Unless Government Thinks Again, Warns CAMRA
Thousands of drinkers and pub-goers are calling on MPs to protect high street pubs from being lost to their communities forever through conversion to other…
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‘New Approach’ Needed to Business Rates
Lack of action to address an outdated and costly business rates system is holding businesses back, UKHospitality Scotland said today. Responding to the Ministerial Statement…
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Middlesborough Pub Undergoes £310,000 Refurbishment
The Miners Arms on Eston Highstreet has re-opened following a major investment of £310,000! The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division at Admiral…
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ENTA and the SHA Join Forces to Support Disability Inclusion in the Hospitality Sector
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is partnering with the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) to increase disability inclusion and promote universal access in the hospitality industry….
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Toque d’or® Finalists Revealed as Grand Prize Awaits the Winners
Nestlé Professional today announced this year’s Toque d’Or® competition finalists, following an action-packed Heats round which included several days of intense challenges and expert mentoring….
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Martyn’s Law Progresses as Government Publishes Draft Legislation
The UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks under new draft laws published by government. The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises)…
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NFU Seeks Stronger Link Between Farmers and Hospitality Sector
Farmers and food producers are being urged to work together with hospitality businesses in their area, to help them build British produce into their brand…
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Stonegate Group Unveils New Sports Bar Brand
Stonegate Group has officially opened the doors to Clubhouse 5, a state-of-the-art sports bar that will provide fans with an experience second only to being…
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Hospitality Sector Bounces Back to Highest Growth Outlook in 12 Months
Almost two fifths of small businesses in the hospitality sector are predicting growth in the next three months (38%), more than twice the proportion compared…
Read more...Tsunami of Appeals Proves Business Rates System Just Isn’t Working Says Colliers
Latest business rates appeal figures announced today reveal that the business rates system and in particular, CCA, the “new” Check Challenge Appeal Business Rates Appeals…
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Small Firms in Hospitality & Retail in the “Crosshairs” as GDP falls in March
Responding to Office for National Statistics figures showing that GDP fell by 0.3% in March 2023 compared with the previous month, but rose by 0.1%…
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£1m Raised for Macmillan Cancer Support Emergency Grants Appeal
Pub company and brewer Greene King has today announced it has raised £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support’s Emergency Grants Appeal, a pledge it made at…
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