Hospitality Industry Serves Up a Fundraising Record for Action Against Hunger UK
The UK hospitality industry has stepped up to the plate, raising just shy of half a million pounds – a record-breaking amount – for international…
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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.
Celebrations After Popular Licensee Completes 32 Years at the Victoria Hotel
Pub Company Admiral Taverns is celebrating local licensee Michelle Dwan, who runs the Victoria Hotel in Allerton Bywater, and is set to retire at the…
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Punch Pubs & Co Latest Operator to Join the Zero Carbon Forum
Punch Pubs & Co is the latest member to join the Zero Carbon Forum as the industry works together to reduce energy, cut carbon and…
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Bidcorp UK Secures Thomas Ridley Foodservice as Second Acquisition in 2023
After the announcement about the acquisition of Harvest Fine Foods last week, Bidcorp UK has today further strengthened its portfolio of brands with the acquisition…
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Extending Licensing Hours for King’s Coronation Would Provide ‘Much-Needed Boost’ for Sector
The extension of licensing hours for the King’s Coronation in May will provide a “much-needed boost” for the sector, according to UKHospitality. The government launched…
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Fullers Salles Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels but Industrial Cation Costing Estimated £4million
London pub group Fuller’s has reported like-for-like sales up 20% for the 43 weeks to 21 January 2023, and at 97% against the same period…
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Hotel Takeover’ by Cheshire College South and West Empowers Young Hospitality Talent
Hospitality’s rising stars from a Cheshire College South and West are planning to take over the running of the Devonshire Fell Hotel, located in the…
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Night Time Economy Adviser Calls for Urgent Inquiry into Withheld Energy Support for Hospitality Sector
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has called for an urgent inquiry into evidence of withheld energy support for the struggling…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Still Double Pre-COVID Levels Despite Dip in 2022
Combined sales in December 2022 were 104% higher than in December 2019, with deliveries up 238% and takeaway and click-and-collect orders 53% ahead. The figures…
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Wetherspoon Named a Top Employer for the 18th Time
Wetherspoon has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2023. It is the 18th time that Wetherspoon has been…
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Energy Crisis and Cost Spiral Drive Hospitality Closures Above Covid-Hit 2021
Unprecedented inflation in energy bills and other costs led to a net decline of 1,611 licensed premises in the fourth quarter of 2022, the new…
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Hospitality Kicks Off Football Tournament This June, Raising Vital Funds for 3 Great Charities
Hospitality Kicks, the charity football tournament for hospitality brands is heading to Manchester on Tuesday 27th June 2023 with the goal of raising £50,000 for…
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Levelling Up Fund to Spark “Transformational Change” Across the UK
Landmark levelling up funding will breathe new life into more than 100 communities, with up to £2.1 billion awarded today to transformational projects across the…
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Cyrus Todiwala Announces Permanent Closure of Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen at Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH has revealed that Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, his restaurant in Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, has now permanently closed,…
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UKHospitality Responds to Latest ONS Labour Market Data
The latest UK employment figures reveal that the UK employment rate was estimated at 75.6% in September to November 2022, largely unchanged compared with the…
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