Vine Hotels Acquires The Gables Hotel in Gloucestershire
Best Western The Gables Hotel has joined the Vine Hotels portfolio following the acquisition of the 46-bedroom South Gloucestershire property by the hotel…
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UK Hotel Market Signals Stabilisation Phase, Report Reveals
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has today launched its UK hotel market review 2026, which provides insights into demand and trading performance, evolving traveller behaviour…
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Historic Pub Sees Bumper Opening Week After £1.5m Overhaul
One of the Wirral’s most recognisable coastal pubs has reopened its doors to a packed house, following a major £1.5 million structural transformation.
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Transformed Chesterfield Community Pub Welcomes Back Customers
The Three Horseshoes, located in Chesterfield, reopened on Thursday 25th of June following a transformational investment of more than £374,401.
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Hotel Owners Face Juggling Multiple Overnight Visitor Levy Rates
Hotel Owners face juggling multiple Overnight Visitor Levies, as each English Mayor could charge a different rate, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg.
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England’s World Cup Campaign and Heatwave Deliver Powerful Midweek Boost for UK Hospitality
England’s second group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another significant boost for the UK’s hospitality sector…
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MPs Press Treasury on Hospitality Support, VAT and Burnham Business Rates Pledge
Hospitality policy came under scrutiny in the House of Commons on Monday as MPs questioned the Government on support for pubs, bars and tourism businesses, including calls for a lower VAT rate in Northern Ireland and questions over a business rates pledge associated with Andy Burnham.
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Burnham’s Business Rates Proposals Raise Questions Over Growth and Competitiveness
With Andy Burnham now emerging as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, debate around his proposals on business rates and support for high streets, hospitality and smaller businesses is likely to intensify.
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World Cup Summer Set to Deliver £3.5 billion Boost to UK Accommodation Sector as Summer Travel Demand Surges
New analysis indicates that the UK accommodation sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with hotels, short-term lets and serviced accommodation providers expected to see a significant uplift in demand around the tournament period.
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Starmer Resigns: What a Change at the Top Could Mean for the Hospitality Sector
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday morning, becoming the sixth occupant of Downing Street to leave office in just a decade. He has confirmed he will remain in post until a successor is in place, with the handover expected to be completed by September.
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Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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Summer VAT Cut to Family Days Out Poised to Boost UK Hospitality, New Findings Show
The Government’s VAT cut for family days out is poised to boost UK hospitality as consumers plan to take advantage of the cost savings and go out more this summer, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
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What Could an Andy Burnham Government Mean for Business Rates and Impact Retail and Hospitality?
With the former mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham winning the Makerfield by-election and set to parachute himself into Parliament for a leadership contest against Kier Starmer, commentators are asking what the impact on the economy could be should he succeed in his plan and become Prime Minister.
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Hospitality Insolvencies Fall as Hot Weather Stimulates Demand
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies fell 9% month-on-month from 301 in April 2026 to 274 in May 2026, and were also down compared to the same month in 2025 (296).
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Brains and Breaking Brands Collaborate To Open Brewing and Sports Led Venue In Cardiff
Brains Brewery has partnered with Breaking Brands, a successful Welsh-based pubco, to open an immersive beer experience at the former home of Brains Brewery in…
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