77% of NTE Businesses say Late Night Levy Should be Abolished says Survey
Following the launch of a Home Office Consultation into late night levy charges aimed at increasing its use by local authorities. Over three quarters (77%)…
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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.
BBPA Calls for Urgent Inquiry into Poor Conduct by Energy Suppliers
The British Beer and Pub Association has today called on Chairs of Treasury and Business Select Committees to conduct an urgent inquiry into worrying reports…
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UKHospitality Comments on New Data from CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
New data from the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index, showing food and drink inflation for food service businesses reached a record high of 24% in…
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UK Hotel Industry Ends 2022 on a Positive Note but 2023 Will be a “See-Saw” with Mixed Fortunes
There were some positive signs for the UK hotel industry at the end of 2022 with improving room rates in December, despite a fall in…
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KALDEWEI Joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) has welcomed KALDEWEI to their affiliate membership, as they become the latest member to join the network for responsible…
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Wetherspoons Sales Rise but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Sales across the J D Wetherspoon estate remain lower than they were before Covid-19 hit, with chairman Tim Martin stating he remains “cautiously optimistic” about…
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Local Community Pub Reopens Following £120,000 Investment
The Keynsham Courtyard, formally The Wine Bar, a local community pub in Keynsham, Bristol will reopen on Friday 3rd of February following a significant £120,000…
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High Demand for Night-Time Economy, but Late Night Levy Must Go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of…
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CAMRA Backs Calls for Investigation into Energy Companies’ Treatment of Pubs
Commenting on the British Beer and Pub Association’s request that the House of Commons Treasury Committee and Business Committee conduct an urgent inquiry into the…
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2022 Ends with Record High 24% Food Inflation
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) ended 2022 at record highs, with the Food basket nearly one quarter higher than December 2022. The FPI…
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Hospitality Industry Serves Up a Fundraising Record for Action Against Hunger UK
The UK hospitality industry has stepped up to the plate, raising just shy of half a million pounds – a record-breaking amount – for international…
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Star Rolls Out Smart Meters to a Third of its Pubs to Help Cut Energy Bills
With high utility bills a major concern for Iicensees, Star is installing gas and electricity smart meters at a third of its pubs to help…
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Celebrations After Popular Licensee Completes 32 Years at the Victoria Hotel
Pub Company Admiral Taverns is celebrating local licensee Michelle Dwan, who runs the Victoria Hotel in Allerton Bywater, and is set to retire at the…
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Punch Pubs & Co Latest Operator to Join the Zero Carbon Forum
Punch Pubs & Co is the latest member to join the Zero Carbon Forum as the industry works together to reduce energy, cut carbon and…
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Bidcorp UK Secures Thomas Ridley Foodservice as Second Acquisition in 2023
After the announcement about the acquisition of Harvest Fine Foods last week, Bidcorp UK has today further strengthened its portfolio of brands with the acquisition…
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