Petition Launched Calling for Overseas Hospitality Recruitment
A petition has been launched to allow EU nationals to come to the UK to work in hospitality for up to two years. The petition…
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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.
UK Consumer Confidence Hits a New Record Low of -44 in August
UK consumer confidence has hit a record low after inflation hit double digits (10.1%) for the first time since 1982. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index showed…
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Domino’s Failure to Step into the Italian Market Exposes Gap in its Localization Strategy, says GlobalData
Affordability was also a driving factor in consumer decision making, not just product quality. GlobalData’s survey also revealed that over half (55%)* of Italian consumers are extremely or somewhat concerned about their financial situation due to COVID-19.
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CIEH Calls on Truss and Sunak to Commit to Protecting Environmental Health
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has written to both Liz Truss MP and Rishi Sunak MP calling on them to commit to supporting…
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Soaring Inflation Putting Thousands of Jobs & Hospitality Venues at Risk
Soaring inflation is putting one in five businesses and more than 250,000 jobs at risk, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).
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BBPA Calls for “Summit” with Leadership Candidates to Save Hospitality
The BBPA has written to Conservative Party leadership hopefuls Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to insist they convene a summit with business leaders to save…
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Trading Expectations Remain Downbeat Across Grocery & Eating Out
Over half of leaders across eating out and grocery retail are anticipating deteriorating trading conditions over the next 12 months with the cost of living…
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Finalists Revealed for Prestigious Young National Chef of the Year Final
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the ten chefs who will be competing for the title of Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY)….
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Hospitality Numbers Stable in Second Quarter but Costs Crisis Threatens Recovery
Britain’s licensed sector has stabilised in the second quarter of 2022, the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA by NielsenIQ and AlixPartners reveals. The report…
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Andrew Fairlie Scholarship Seeks Aspiring Chefs in Scotland
Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has announced that the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is again seeking applications from aspiring chefs working in Scotland. Eligible applicants can…
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Half of Hospitality Leaders Expect Increased Profits in 2022, Despite Lingering Financial Challenges
Half of leisure and hospitality businesses expect to increase revenue (58%) and profits (52%) in 2022, according to a new survey of 250 UK-based industry…
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Stonegate Group’s Solihull Office Raise Over £1,700 for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Stonegate Group’s Office in Solihull has raised over £1,700 for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, on a day of dedicated fundraising. The whole team…
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Rising Costs Hit Margins and Menu Prices as Hospitality’s Supply Issues Continue
Hospitality businesses face a damaging combination of mounting costs and supply problems, CGA and Fourth’s new Business Confidence Survey reveals. The exclusive survey of industry…
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National Hospitality Day Returns this September with New Charity Partner
Only A Pavement Away, the hospitality sector charity aiding prison leavers, veterans and those facing homelessness back into employment, has joined four other industry leading…
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Public are Spending Less at Pubs, Clubs and Bars
As the cost of living crisis continues to hit people’s wallets, the British public is spending less on food and drink despite the summer holidays,…
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