Business Energy Bills to be Capped to Stem Wave of Closures
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has revealed a six-month programme of support for businesses struggling to pay their energy bills and under threat of closure….
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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.
1 in 5 Hospitality Businesses Won’t Survive Without Support
300 hospitality CEOs have signed a letter asking the Chancellor to urgently deliver a package of support to help the sector as it cost increases…
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Foodservice Prices Rise Again in July Despite Easing in Commodity Markets
The foodservice sector continues to face high levels of inflation despite relief in some commodities, the latest edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index shows.
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Industry Pledge to Help Operators Save Costs in Crisis
Zero Carbon Forum is offering free energy saving resources for operators during energy crisis 7 September 2022: In a bid to help hospitality in a…
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Fish and Chips Still Britain’s Most-Wanted Pub meal as Appetite for Premium Versions Grows
Fish and chips remains Britain’s favourite pub and bar meal, new research from CGA by NielsenIQ reveals—and there is plenty of headroom for growth at…
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New Report Uncovers How Payment Methods are Rapidly Changing
Nearly 9 in 10 consumers (89%) use cards or contactless payment every or most times they visit a pub, bar or restaurant, new research shows,…
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Summer Holidays Boost Hospitality and Leisure in August
Consumer card spending grew 4.7 per cent year-on-year in August – the smallest uplift since March 2021 – as rising living costs hampered the retail…
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Truss Plans £40bn Business Aid Package to “Freeze” Escalating Energy Costs
New Prime Minister Liz Truss is planning a freeze on energy bill prices this week as pressure mounts on the government to support beleaguered businesses,…
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Chef Tom Kerridge Launches £15 Lunch Menu in Wake of Cost-of-Living Crisis
Chef Tom Kerridge is launching a £15 lunch menu at his Bull & Bear restaurant in Manchester to give people an opportunity to dine out…
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“Hospitality Would Shut Within a Day” Without Commercial Laundries” – as The TSA Asks New PM to Guarantee Support
Rising energy prices for laundries could cause massive problems for whole UK economy In an open letter to the new Prime Minister, the Textile Services…
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New Opening: Phil Howard Set to Launch Pasta Bar OTTO in November
Following the success of London-based pasta delivery company OTTO, Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard and business partner Julian Dyer (Pots & Co) are set to open…
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“Slim Pickings” for Services Industry as Cost Pressures Grow and Optimism Slumps
In the three months to August, cost pressures and average selling prices grew at record rates of growth for the services sector. Consequently, sentiment about…
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Soaring Energy Costs are Hard for Hospitality to ‘Bear’, MP Told
Vale of Glamorgan MP Alun Cairns tried his hand at three hotel jobs during a fact-finding visit to The Bear Hotel, and learned of the…
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Energy Costs More Expensive than Rent and Rates Combined says NTIA
Businesses have seen energy costs spiral out of control, with many seeing these costs having a greater financial impact than rent and business rates combined….
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SMEs are Hoping for a Just-in-Time Business Support Package
Small and medium-sized businesses should be proactive about finding novel ways to reduce energy consumption through the winter months and avoid relying on a Government-backed…
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