Bill Gates Acquires 3.76% Stake in Heineken
Bill Gates has acquired a 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken, despite having previously admitting he was not a big beer drinker. He purchased…
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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.
BBPA Recognised as Industry Leader on Diversity & Inclusion
The British Beer and Pub Association has won the Diversity and Inclusion award at the annual Trade Association Forum Awards. The award acknowledged the development…
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New First Minister Can ‘Reset’ Relationship with Hospitality
UKHospitality Scotland is urging the three candidates for SNP leader and First Minister to re-engage with Scottish hospitality and unlock its economic potential. Following the…
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Live Music Industry Calls on Sunak to Unleash Sector’s Potential in Spring Budget
Rishi Sunak’s Government will miss a golden opportunity to unleash the live music sector’s potential if it fails to reinstate a lower rate of VAT…
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National Chef of Wales Contest Glory for Matthew at Fifth Attempt
A Mid Wales based chef has achieved a career dream by winning the National Chef of Wales competition at the fifth attempt. Matthew Smith, 39,…
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Tom Kerridge Partners with Knorr Professional Bouillons to Launch New Online Training & Inspiration Hub for Chefs
Chef Tom Kerridge has today been announced as the new Creative Director for Knorr Professional’s Bouillons range. Chef Tom is partnering with the brand across…
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The Burnt Chef Project Appoints Non-exec Board to Further Drive Progress in Tackling Mental Health Issues in the Worldwide Hospitality Industry
With the mission to proactively protect the mental health of those working in the hospitality sector, The Burnt Chef Project has announced the appointment of…
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Corporate Recovery and Limited-Service Hotels Fuel Hospitality Investor Optimism
A bounce back in demand for corporate accommodation and growing potential for limited-service hotels mean hospitality investors are ‘mutedly optimistic’ about the year ahead. The…
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Cheers! Publican Honoured for More than 30 Years Service at Historic Essex Pub
The publican of an historic Essex pub has been honoured with a prestigious award to celebrate more than 30 years’ service at the helm of…
Read more...A Third of Hospitality at Risk of Going Under, Despite Record Sales
Hospitality sales in 2022 topped pre-Covid levels but remain significantly behind 2019 in real terms due to inflation, leaving 32% of businesses at risk of…
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Popular Licensee Celebrates 10 Years at the White Lion
Allan Marks, licensee of the White Lion in Soberton, recently celebrated his 10th anniversary in the pub, a traditional countryside pub owned by the UK’s…
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Greene King Addresses Farmers’ Union in Bid for Closer Collaboration to Reduce Emissions
Greene King’s sustainability leader has told the National Farmers’ Union that it’s vital for the hospitality industry and farmers to work collaboratively together to help…
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Hospitality Guru Celebrates Success as Surrey Gastropub Scoops 3 AA Rosettes and Wine Award
A hospitality guru renowned for his success in helping household names like Gordon Ramsey, Heston Blumenthal and Danny Meyers build award-winning restaurant portfolios, has secured…
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Foodservice Price Inflation in First Fall Since September 2021
Foodservice price inflation fell slightly to 22.0% in January, the new edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) reveals. While only a small…
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SLTA Welcomes Today’s DRS Changes but Calls for Clarity on ‘Unanswered Questions’, Colin Wilkinson, SLTA
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade has welcomed today’s confirmation by Circularity Scotland that upfront charges for drinks producers with lower sales volumes have been removed…
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