Scottish Licensed Trade Calls for VAT Cut to Support Hospitality Businesses as Inflation Soars
As prices continue to rise at their fastest rate for more than 40 years and UK inflation soaring to 9.4% in the 12 months to…
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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.
Calls for Urgent Government Action as Inflation Reaches 40-year High
The hospitality sector is calling for urgent government action is inflation reaches a 40-year high driven by increasing food and fuel costs. Consumer Price Index…
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Hospitality Groups’ Like-for-Like Sales Up 5% in June, but Inflation Bites
June’s like-for-like sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant, pub and bar groups were 5% ahead of the pre-COVID-19 levels of June 2019, the latest Coffer…
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UKHospitality Urgently Calls for Reductions Under Reformed Business Rates
New rateable values, due to come in next April, are coming at a time of ‘unprecedented circumstances’ for the industry, something which should be reflected…
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Only A Pavement Away Offers Recruitment Resource for the Hospitality Industry
Only A Pavement Away, the hospitality sector charity aiding prison leavers, veterans and those facing homelessness back into employment, has laid out plans to assist…
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Splendid Hospitality Group Acquires Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock from Brightbay
Splendid Hospitality Group is delighted to announce the off-market acquisition of the 134-bed Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock from Brightbay Real Estate Partners. The Holiday…
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Hospitality Food Costs Soar Up to 40% as Supply Chain Fragility Hits Hard
Spiralling costs and major disruption to the supply chain are having a drastic impact on hospitality operators’ food and drinks bills – and profits –…
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CAMRA Backs Law Change to Make Sure Bar Staff Always Keep their Tips
The Campaign for Real Ale has given its backing to a change in the law to make sure that bar staff will always receive tips…
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Dear Prime Minister: The Hospitality Sector Urgently Needs Your Help – Here’s 5 Ways You Could Help
The inflationary surge and wider market forces including growing supply chain pressures, reduced commuter numbers and depressed foreign travel are heaping more pressure on leisure…
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Further Rail Strikes “Catastrophic” Warns Sector Body
Further rail strikes will have a “catastrophic” impact on the hospitality industry after late-night venues suffered a 40% drop in trade during previous industrial action, a trade body has warned.
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Rising Costs and Fall in Consumer Confidence Threatens Sector Recovery
A new report, Future Shock – Leaving COVID Behind, shows sales back to pre-pandemic levels – but 15% of roles remain vacant, costs are spiralling…
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Just Eat Launches Financial Support Package to Aid Small Businesses with Inflationary Pressures
Just Eat has today announced the launch of a £1 million financial support package for its small, independent Restaurant Partners, designed to help businesses as…
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Cross Sector Hospitality Colleagues Embark on Tough Mudder Challenge to Raise Money for Two Industry Charities
A team of energetic hospitality colleagues have come together, to take part in a challenging Tough Mudder assault course to raise money for, Hospitality Action…
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Hospitality Sector Recovery Stymied by Labour Shortages, Rising Costs, and a Drop in Consumer Confidence
A new report, Future Shock – Leaving Covid Behind, shows sales back to pre-pandemic levels – but 15% of roles remain vacant, costs are spiralling…
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UKHospitality Urges Government Action on Lords Licensing Report
Responding to the new House of Lords select committee follow up report on the Licensing Act 2003: Post-Legislative Scrutiny, UKHospitality CEO, Kate Nicholls, said: “This…
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