Restaurants & Pub Spending Among Public’s Top Cutbacks
Consumer card spending grew 0.7 per cent year-on-year in October – less than September’s increase (1.2 per cent) and below the latest CPIH inflation rate…
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Hospitality
Hospitality Exempt From Outdoor Smoking Ban – UKHospitality Response
Downing Street is set to block moves to include a ban on smoking outdoors amid fierce opposition by the hospitality trade. The original plan to…
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Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 Calls For Nominations To Celebrate Hospitality Heroes
The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025, sponsored by Delaware North, are now open for nominations, inviting individuals and businesses across the sector to showcase their incredible…
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Hospitality Leaders Warn Against Christmas Tube Strikes
As a fresh set of tube strikes take place from this week, UKHospitality has co-ordinated a letter to Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London; Mick Lynch,…
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Walsall Pub Manager Rewarded For Bravery At Prestigious House Of Lords Event
Lindsey Wakeman, general manager of Stonegate Group pub The Registry in Walsall, has been awarded a National Pubwatch bravery and meritorious conduct award for her…
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Greene King Starts Christmas Celebrations With The King Of Christmas Cheer – Christopher Biggins
That Christmas feeling genuinely kicks in for most Brits at the start of November, new data has revealed. Nearly half of Brits (43%), feel it’s…
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Nestlé Professional Opens Registrations for the 37th Toque d’Or Competition
Nestlé Professional has officially opened registrations for the 37th edition of its Toque d’Or competition. College lecturers have until January 17 to register their Level…
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Drinks Sales Growth Elusive As Christmas Run-In Begins
On Premise drinks sales continue to struggle for year-on-year growth ahead of the crucial Christmas season, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales…
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London Sports Pub’s 3000 Pint Giveaway
The Three Lanterns, a Stonegate Group venue, has unveiled plans to give away the pints during November to celebrate its opening. The Three Lanterns in…
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Budget To Increase Cost Of Full-Time Employment By At Least £2,500 Per Person
New analysis by UKHospitality reveals that the employment tax measures in Wednesday’s Budget will increase the cost of employing a full-time staff member by at…
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Exclusive Hotel, Ansty Hall, Latest to Offer EV Charging to Guests
RAW Charging (“RAW”), the leading electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator for the hospitality and leisure sector, is excited to announce the installation of new charging…
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The UK’s Most Spooktacular Pubs!
With lots of the UK’s public houses dating back centuries and taking pride of place in many a historic building, a countless number of the…
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Hotel Finds New Home for Renowned Sculpture
An ornate piece of artwork created by a world-renowned sculptor has found a new home in the grounds of a spa hotel on the shores…
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The Avenue to Relaunch at Lainston House with Tom Hamblet as Head Chef
Exclusive Collection have announced the relaunch of The Avenue, the flagship restaurant at Lainston House near Winchester. Following an extensive refurbishment, the restaurant will reopen…
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Sector Leaders Respond to Chancellors “Disappointing” Budget
Sector leaders have expressed disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves budget which they say will result in a 140% Tax Rise For 250,000 High Street Firms…
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