Inflation Rises To 2.3% As Energy Costs Increase
An increase in energy prices pushed UK inflation to its highest rate for six months, according to figures released today [November 20] The inflation rate,…
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Christmas Comes To The Kingswood Arms
The Kingswood Arms near Banstead is putting on a spectacular display of lights, music, animals, food and drink and is determined to be famous for…
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New Research Finds Sustainability Drives Hospitality Staff Retention
New research shows that sustainability is emerging as a critical factor in employee retention, with over three quarters of hospitality staff (76%) and 88% of…
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York Ranks Highest For Visitor Spending Out Of UK Towns And Cities, With Visitors Accounting For £1 In Every £3 Spent
Out of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom, York leads at attracting visitor spending with one in every £3 spent by visitors from elsewhere,…
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Restaurant, Pub And Bar Groups’ Sales Flatten In October As Cost Pressures Mount
Britain’s top managed hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of just 0.6% in October 2024, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker…
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Hospitality Insolvencies: Is This The Calm Before The Storm?
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were up 5% in the year to September 2024 (from 3,490 in the 12 months…
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Stanhoe Pub Opens Village Store To Support Local Residents With Help From Pub Is The Hub
Publicans Rachael and Jeremy Parke have opened a new village store at The Duck in Stanhoe, Norfolk, to support people living in the local area….
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Wetherspoon To Open Its Hotel And Beer Garden At The Mile Castle Pub In Newcastle
Photo Credit: this photo is by pubgallery.co.uk are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License The Mile Castle hotel, in Newcastle, is set…
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Hydes Reopens Popular Chester Pub Following £0.5M Investment
Hydes Brewery has re-opened the doors of its popular Chester pub, The Hornsmill, following a £0.5M refurbishment and modernisation. The refurbishment of the dining pub…
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Baby Boomers Planning A Boozy December And Eating Out On Christmas Day More Popular Than Ever, Reveals Survey
Party-loving Brits are as determined as ever to go out and enjoy themselves this Christmas, drinking as much as they did last year and spending…
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Hospitality Action Launches 2024 Winter Auction With Unforgettable Experiences On Offer
This winter, give the gift of a memorable experience while supporting a vital cause, as industry charity Hospitality Action launches its much-loved 2024 Winter Online…
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Newcastle-Under-Lyme Publicans Honoured With Prestigious Award
The licensees of a well-known Newcastle-under-Lyme pub have been honoured with a ‘Dedication Award’ to mark their 20th anniversary at the helm. The award from…
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Mayor Of London Considering A ‘Tourist Tax’ For London And Will ‘Follow Evidence’
London mayor Sadiq Khan is believed to be considering a tourist tax in London’s hotels despite warnings from the hospitality sector that it would be…
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National Pubwatch Star Awards for Clapham Doormen
National Pubwatch has acknowledged the bravery of two Clapham doormen with Star Awards. The Star Awards were presented to Itua Moses and Wyn Mowatt for…
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Chancellor Fails At The First Hurdle To Listen To Business Says WSTA
The new Government’s recent decision to raise alcohol duty by RPI has been described as “counterproductive” and “a real kick in the teeth” by the…
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