Voters Would Punish MPs Who Back the Holiday tax, Landmark Poll Shows
New polling from UKHospitality reveals the scale of public opposition to the Government’s proposed holiday tax, with voters warning they will punish MPs at the…
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Leisure
Scottish Tourism Chief Urges New Parliament to Prioritise Hospitality and Tourism Growth
The head of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has issued a clear message to the nation’s incoming Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs): back the tourism…
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Heineken Announces £40 Million Investment in the “Great British Local”
Heineken has revealed plans to invest more than £44 million into improvements for hundreds of its UK pubs, creating nearly 1,000 new jobs across the…
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Unite Demands Consultations on Whitbread Redundancies
Unite, the UK’s hospitality union, has demanded consultations with Premier Inn-owner Whitbread over the proposed redundancies of 3,800 workers. Unite, which has hundreds of members…
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‘Going Out’ Costs Rise By 12% On Average In 2 Years, Research Reveals
The cost of ‘going out’ has increased by 12% on average over the last 2 years. That’s according to new research from personal finance experts…
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Punch Pubs & Co Honours Publicans at Glittering Oscar-style Awards Ceremony
Punch Pubs & Co. rolled out the red carpet this Monday as it hosted its National Publican of the Year Awards, an unforgettable celebration recognising…
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1 In 3 Can’t Afford A Night Out: Despite 85% Of 18-35 Year Old’s Backing Nightlife As Costs And Taxes Bite
Young people still want to go out, but cost of living pressures and rising costs are shutting them out. Britain’s young people haven’t fallen out…
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UK’s Best Restaurants, Pubs & Bars Revealed at the Casual Dining Awards 2026
The UK’s best pub, bar, and restaurant operators were announced at the prestigious Casual Dining Awards 2026, which took place this week at the London…
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London Tube Strikes In 2026 Could Cost The UK Economy Up To £760 Million
London has been struck by four days of travel disruption this week, with the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) staging two…
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Hospitality Charity Launches Nationwide Fundraising Challenge To Tackle Industry Skills Shortages
The Springboard Charity is calling on hospitality businesses to rally together and run for a powerful cause in The Springboard Virtual Race 2026 – The Stadium Sprint,…
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Tube Strikes Slash London Pub Revenues By 54%, As Hospitality Sector Faces Brunt Of Strike Action
This week’s Tube strikes have more than halved pub revenues across London, according to recent data. Industrial action this week has contributed to a sharp…
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New Research Reveals A Collapse In Travel Bookings Beyond The Middle East
Travel marketing agency Propellic has released its latest Travel Marketing Index: Special Intelligence Briefing, The Impact of the 2026 Middle East Conflict on Travel Marketing….
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UK Foodservice Delivery Market to Reach £14.8bn in 2026 as Affluent Young Consumers Reshape Demand
The UK foodservice delivery market is set to reach £14.8bn in 2026, growing +2.8% year-on-year, as demand becomes increasingly concentrated among affluent 25–34-year-olds, London consumers…
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Young’s Reports Strong Full-Year Trading as Cubitt House Acquisition Completes
Young’s, the premium managed pub and bedroom operator, has reported a robust trading performance for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2026, with total managed…
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63% of Young People More Likely To Go Out If Pubs and Bars Host Live Music
Almost two thirds of young people would be more likely to go out locally if pubs and bars hosted regular live music, according to new…
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