UKHospitality Comments on the Queen’s Speech
Commenting on the content of the Queen’s Speech, setting out the Government’s legislative proposals, UKHospitality’s CEO, Kate Nicholls, said: “There’s plenty in today’s address that…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Consumer Card Spending Grew 18.1% in April But Rising Living Costs Start to Impact Retail and Hospitality
Consumer card spending grew 18.1 per cent in April compared to the same period in 2019, the highest uplift since October 2021 – with the…
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Hospitality’s ‘Soft Power’ Is Key To Weathering Endemic Labour Shortage
By Jennifer Johansson, founder and CEO of Placed App (www.placed-app.com) Another week, another story about the grim outlook for the hospitality sector, beleaguered by labour…
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Local Pub Teams Celebrate Career Landmark Graduation
Liam Smith, from The Canon, Bath is celebrating his graduation from the Accelerator Programme, a training course run by Stonegate Group. The qualification earmarks him…
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Fatto Pizza & Beer to Launch in Kings Cross this June
This June, Brighton’s Fatto a Mano will launch Fatto Pizza & Beer in Kings Cross, serving up Neapolitan pizzas alongside craft beers from some of…
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Employees Working Longer to Keep Hospitality Afloat
Hospitality employees are working around six hours a week longer than before the pandemic, exclusive new figures from workforce management specialist Bizimply reveal. As the…
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Embrace the Summer Spirit with Permanent Outdoor Seating Regime that Works for Everyone, says Councils
Local cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants should be allowed to continue hosting patrons outside on pavements with the introduction of a permanent but locally led…
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Is the Government About to Backtrack on Tipping Legislation?
Speculation mounts that government is set to backtrack on their commitment to stop people working in hospitality losing out by employers withholding gratuities/tips. Under existing…
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BBPA Joins Domestic Advisory Group to Advise on EU Trade Deals
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has been welcomed onto a Domestic Advisory Group to provide sector-specific expertise to inform the UK-EU Trade and…
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Stonegate Group Celebrate Career Landmark Graduation with Employees
Stonegate Group has celebrated the graduation of 38 team members from its internal Accelerator Programme at Stonegate’s Academy, in Birmingham. The qualification, which is part…
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Bank of England Raises Rates with One in Seven Micro Businesses Still Not Fully Trading
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to their highest level in 13 years as it looks to tackle the cost of living crisis…
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Greene King Pub Partners Introduces Energy Saving Initiatives for Licensees
Greene King Pub Partners has today launched ‘Partners Powering Change’, a new initiative that will enable Greene King’s Pub Partners to get involved in important…
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U.K., Poland and Ireland Lead Europe Hotel Occupancy Recovery
The U.K., Poland and Ireland are the three European countries to achieve occupancy indexes that are 80% or better of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest preliminary data from STR that will be presented at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF).
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Chefs Support Ukraine
The Craft Guild of Chefs and UK Curry Connect have joined forces and launched a scheme called ‘Chefs support Ukraine’. They are asking their…
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Frontline Workers Now Hold the Power in Turbulent Jobs Market, finds Global Report
Traditionally overworked and underpaid, the UK’s frontline workers are taking back control when it comes to employment, using a volatile market to their advantage and…
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