BrewDog Founder Warns of Looming Crisis
James Watt co-founder and chief executive of Scottish brewer and retailer BrewDog, has said the current inflationary pressures the sector is facing have the potential…
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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.
Hexham Pub Reopens Following £700,000 Investment
The Coach and Horses, in Priestpopple, Hexham, has reopened following a transformational £700,000 investment. Owned by community pub company Admiral Taverns, The Coach and Horses…
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Scottish Hotel Group Renews Support for Unpaid Carers Through Respitality Initiative
A leading Scottish hotel group has pledged to support Shared Care Scotland’s Respitality initiative for a second year.
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Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence Falls as Cost-of-Living Crisis Starts to Bite
The confidence of restaurant, pub and bar leaders tumbled over the second quarter of 2022 after costs soared for both businesses and consumers. CGA and…
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Interest Rate Increase Could be ‘Final Straw’ for Some Hospitality Businesses
With the hospitality sector continuing to face a slow recovery from the pandemic and more recent challenges presented by the cost-of-living crisis and soaring energy…
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Call for Action as Insurance Premiums Rise and Coverage Shrinks, Report Finds
Small business’s are encountering widespread problems in their dealings with the insurance market, amid rising premium costs, a new report has found. FSB’s new publication,…
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Weather Gives Drinks Sales a Fortnight of Two Halves
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise have fluctuated widely over the last two weeks, with the heatwave bringing mixed fortunes for pubs, bars and restaurants….
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Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 Now Open for Entry
Riso Gallo’s UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 has officially opened for entries. It is the sixth year of the competition,…
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Majority of Customers Have a Positive Experience with Customer Services Robots
The majority of customers have a positive experience when dealing with service robots, according to new research from Durham University Business School. The study found…
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Research Reveals Extent of Household Cutbacks on Eating Out and Entertainment
UK households are cutting back on dining out and activities this summer as the impact of the cost-of-living hits, according to new data from intelligence…
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Hospitality is UK’s Most Stressful Industry, With 57% Reporting High Levels of Stress
Hospitality is the most stressful industry in the UK with a staggering 57% of employees reporting workplace stress, ranking ahead of industries such as Retail,…
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Hospitality Headcount Hits Two Year High – but Leaver Rate Remains Major Cause for Concern
Hospitality staffing numbers are nearing pre-pandemic levels, but a series of factors such as increasing rates of pay, high staff turnover, and the changing make-up…
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James Calder to Step Down as Chief Executive of SIBA
After 3 years as Chief Executive of SIBA, and 5 years with the trade association in total, SIBA’s board has today confirmed that James will…
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130,000 Vacancies in Travel & Tourism Threaten UK Economic Recovery says WTTC in New Report
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns the Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery is at serious risk as nearly 130,000 jobs go unfilled across…
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Price Increases Could Lead to Losses if Affordability Trend is Side-Lined
Price inflation has affected all areas of the foodservice value chain, from raw material prices to the final menu product. This has put significant pressure…
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