Consumer Spending Grew Just 5.9 per Cent in February, but Pubs Record Small Increase
Consumer card spending grew just 5.9 per cent year-on-year in February, below the latest CPIH inflation rate of 8.8 per cent, owing to a reduction…
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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.
Hospitality Bosses Unite in Call for Action at Spring Budget
The bosses of 155 hospitality businesses have signed an open letter urging the Chancellor to take immediate action at the Budget to ‘unshackle’ the sector…
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Only a Pavement Away Launches Women in Hospitality Campaign and Female Mentorship Programme, a Seat at the Table
This International Women’s Day (8th March), Only A Pavement Away, the industry charity aiding prison leavers, veterans and those facing homelessness find employment in the…
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And Then There Were Seven – Dodo Pub Co. Goes ‘All Inn’ in Bristol
TODAY, DODO PUB CO. announces the newest addition to its growing family with the takeover of the Cross Hands in Fishponds, Bristol. Taking its portfolio…
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CAMRA Shines a Spotlight on Women in Beer This International Women’s Day
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is celebrating female brewers and women in beer and cider for International Women’s Day 2023 (8 March) with bespoke…
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Stroud MP Visits Gloucestershire Hotel to Explore Ways to Support the Hospitality Industry Amid Cost-of-living Crisis
Stroud MP, Siobhan Baillie, has met with a Gloucestershire hotel to discuss the positioning of local businesses amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis – with talking…
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Soaring Food and Energy Prices to Remain Pain Points for Uk Economy in 2023, Forecasts Globaldata
The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is becoming increasingly severe as millions of people struggle to keep up with soaring prices, particularly for essential goods…
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Bristol’s Hospitality Heroes Shine on Biggest Awards Night Yet
The latest Night Of The Stars event to honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes has been hailed the ‘biggest and best yet’ by organisers. A record 400…
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Licensing Act Consultation “Overwhelmingly Positive” says Sector Leaders
The government has launched a consultation to consider making permanent the alcohol licensing provisions in the Business and Planning Act 2020 or whether to return…
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Welsh Chefs Meet Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street St David’s Day Event
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Max Boyce and Sir Bryn Terfel were amongst the guests who enjoyed canapes prepared by a team of Welsh chefs at…
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Act Now or Extend Energy Support – UKHospitality Calls for Urgent Ofgem Intervention
In a letter to Grant Shapps MP, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, UKHospitality has reiterated the pressing need for OFGEM…
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Government Confirms Licensing Extension for King’s Coronation
The Government has announced a licensing extension for the King’s Coronation weekend which will see pubs bars and clubs licensing hours extended by two hours….
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Surge in UK Workers Seeking Hospitality Jobs
The number of UK workers seeking jobs in the hospitality sector has surged over recent months, according to new report from Caterer.com which shows how…
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Greene King Pledges “More Even Gender Split” in Senior Management Positions
Pub operator Greene King has set out its goal for a more even gender split within its senior management teams, along with its plans to…
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Hospitality May be Added to Shortage Occupation List to Tackle Staffing Crisis
Ministers are understood to be considering adding the hospitality sector to the short of occupation list (SoL) to help alleviate the sectors chronic staffing issues….
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