Percentage Of UK Restaurant Companies Making A Profit Doubles
The percentage of UK restaurant companies which are now making a profit (based on an analysis of the UK’s Top 100 restaurant companies) has doubled…
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Women’s World Cup Set To Inject £579M Into Retail And Hospitality Sector
Retailers and hospitality venues are set to make £579m during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicking off on Thursday 20th July, a new report…
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Cost-Of-Living Is Starting To “Bite” Vacation Plans
The recent Travel Trends 2023* study by global consultancy Simon-Kucher reveals that 14 percent of UK consumers will not go on vacation this summer, largely…
Read more...Late Night Levy Extension ‘Damaging Blow’ For The Sector
Despite outdated evidence and opposition from the sector, the Home Office has confirmed today that the late night levy will be extended to: Allow local…
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AA Reveals Britain’s Best B&Bs at 2023 B&B Awards
Eight B&Bs have been celebrated for their outstanding hospitality, service, and commitment to quality during a virtual awards ceremony. Now in its 27th year, this…
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Welsh Pubs to Receive £690,000 Grant From Community Ownership Fund
Pubs in Wales will receive a total of £694,250 from the Community Ownership Fund to allow them to stay open and serve the needs of…
Read more...New Research Reveals How Live Sport Boosts Pub Spend and Stays
Screening live sport in pubs and bars can substantially increase customers’ spending, dwell time and loyalty, new research by CGA by NIQ and Sky Business…
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Wetherspoon Report Like-For-Like Sales up 11% on Pre Pandemic Levels
J D Wetherspoon plc (the “company”) today publishes a pre-close trading update. The preliminary results are due to be released on 6 October 2023. Like-for-like…
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The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2023 Finalists Announced
After some particularly challenging heats the line-up of care chefs set to compete in the national final of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC)…
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New Research Reveals Growing Consumer Interest In Digitalisation Of Hospitality Experiences
The latest GO Technology report from hospitality tech provider Zonal and insight firm CGA by NIQ, reveals that the majority of consumers (55%) think that…
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Hospitality Leaders Honoured at BaxterStorey People Awards 2023
Exceptional hospitality professionals were recently honoured for their remarkable achievements at a dazzling awards ceremony held by BaxterStorey at London’s Royal Horticultural Hall. Created in…
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Government “Barking Up the Wrong Tree” with Consultation on Business Rates Avoidance and Evasion
Yet again the Government has shown how out of touch it is with the current property markets with its latest consultation about avoidance and evasion…
Read more...Further Growth at Young’s – Acquisition Of Three Freehold Pubs
Young’s, the operator of pubs and rooms in London and the South of England, has acquired three premium, managed pubs from Marston’s Revere Pub Company. Libertine in Bournemouth – 260 covers – 4,227 sq ft – Garden and…
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The Castle on Castle Street in Dudley Re-Opens Following A Major Investment of £241,000
The Castle on Castle Street in Dudley, re-opened on Friday 7th July following a major investment of £241,000. The pub is part of the Proper…
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SIBA UK Brewery Tracker: UK Brewery Number Rises Second Quarter Of 2023
Despite a high number of reported brewery closures and tough trading conditions, the total number of breweries in the UK has risen in the second…
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