Family Holidays Still At Risk From Visitor Levy, Despite Progress
Mark Drakeford, the Finance Secretary, announced in the Senedd yesterday that under-18s staying in hostels, campsites or outdoor centres would be exempt from paying a…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
UK Foodservice Delivery Market to Hit £14.3bn in 2025
The UK foodservice delivery market is forecast to grow by 3.1% in 2025, reaching £14.3 billion, according to the Lumina Intelligence Foodservice Delivery Report 2025….
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Craft Guild Of Chefs Announces New Deadline For National Chef Of The Year Entries
In response to valuable feedback from previous competitors, the Craft Guild of Chefs has extended the deadline for its most prestigious competition, the National Chef…
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Pubs To Be Protected With As Part Of £20 Million Heritage Revival Fund
Pubs, parks, at risk of falling into disrepair will be protected with £15 million grant scheme now open for applications, and comes alongside a new…
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Head Chef Nahui Triumphs In Scottish Student Chef Of The Year 2025
Knorr Professional competition crowns winner and showcases Scotland’s up and coming culinary talent Nahui Keiss from Forth Valley College has been announced as the winner…
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BII and LTC Join Forces to Boost Business and Personal Wellbeing for People and Pubs
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) have joined forces to help more businesses in the hospitality sector thrive, by…
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Fit For Royalty: Major Refurbishment Of The Wellington In Boscastle Unveiled
One of Cornwall’s oldest coaching inns, which has hosted renowned historical figures – including kings and poets – reopens today (2 April) following a transformative…
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New Plans Submitted For London’s 179 Bed Custom House
Photo Credit: Orms & Secchi Smith The owners of London’s Custom House have submitted plans to turn the Grade I-listed building in the City into…
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Waste Packaging Scheme Called Out As ‘A Joke’ By UK Drinks Trade
A waste packaging tax which comes into effect from April 1st is not going to improve the UK’s recycling rates but will damage British businesses…
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Community-Owned Pub Appeals for Volunteers Ahead of Grand Reopening
A historic village pub, saved by the local community from closure, is calling for volunteers to help complete its refurbishment in time for summer. The…
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CAMRA Warns of More Shuttered Pubs as Tax Changes Come into Force
The consumer group fears that more pubs will close their doors because of the extra costs of National Insurance rises and an increase in business…
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Hotel Occupancy Flat as Room Rates Take a Hit in February
Hotel occupancy holds up year-on-year in February, but room rates take a hit as UK hotels have to work harder for less, according to the…
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Government Turns Back on Sector – Industry Faces Crisis as April Tax Hikes Bite Warns NTIA
Businesses across the country are bracing for a financial blow as the Government moves ahead with tax hikes – despite repeated warnings of their devastating…
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St Austell Brewery Named Best Brewing Pub Company 2025
St Austell Brewery has been recognised again this year at one of the top national award ceremonies in hospitality. Last week (26 March), the business…
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£3.4 Billion Annual Cost Increases Hit Hospitality
Hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9 billion in wage costs, £1 billion of employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and £500m in business rates,…
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