Chancellor to Extend Alcohol Duty Freeze Until August
Planned increases in alcohol duty have pushed back until August 2023, after Jeremy Hunt decided to extend the current freeze a further six months. A…
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Company Directors Urged to Act Now as Cash Flow Pressure Drive Surge in Insolvencies
Company directors are being urged to act now as cash flow pressure drive surge in insolvencies Insolvency figures released this week for November 2022 by…
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Martyn’s Law – Plans Unveiled for Stronger Protections Against Terrorism in Public Places
The UK’s resilience to terrorism is to be stepped up, as the Government announces details for the Protect Duty, now to be known as ‘Martyn’s…
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England’s World Cup Exit Costs Sector £114 Million
Argentina scoring a world cup victory over France, in one of the most entertaining finals in world cup history, the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors…
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New Survey Reveals UK Residents Want Christmas Dinner in a Restaurant this Year
Now, new research from music licensing company PPL PRS reveals that over 1 in 6 of the UK households (16%) surveyed plan on tucking into…
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Somerset “Local” Recognised for 30 Years of Fantastic Beer
The Halfway House in Somerset will receive a special award from the Campaign for Real Ale’s Somerset Branch to recognise the fantastic achievement of being…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Surges Past 20%
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index continued its strong upward trend during November 2022 to reach record inflation of 21.5%. It marks a tenth consecutive…
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Scottish Budget Falls Short of Delivering Christmas Cheer to Hospitality
Scottish business leaders have expressed dismay at the lack of support for the sector as well as deeper labour challenges in the wake of the…
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Businesses Suffering 30% Downturn in Bookings & Trade as Government Loses Control of Escalating Strike Action
NTIA Say Businesses Suffering 30% Downturn in Bookings & Trade as Government loses control of escalating Strike Action. Train services around the UK will be…
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Plea for Energy Bill Help as String of Breweries Shut Up Shop
CAMRA urges the Chancellor to announce continuing support with energy bills to stop more beloved breweries going under The Campaign for Real Ale is making…
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Restaurants’ Delivery and Takeaway Sales Start to Plateau After Falls for 12th Month in a Row
Managed restaurant groups’ delivery and takeaway sales continue to plateau after hitting record highs during COVID lockdowns, CGA by Nielsen IQ’s latest Hospitality at Home…
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Hospitality is the “Saviour of Mankind,” says Nathan Outlaw
Celebrity chef Nathan Outlaw has said the hospitality industry is the ‘saviour of mankind,’ warning of a bleak future if people are unable to go…
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Greene King’s Annual Tub2pub Recycling Scheme Returns
Greene King has launched its annual Tub2Pub appeal for customers to start the New Year with charity and environment on their minds, by recycling empty…
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SLTA Issues Strongest Warning Yet on Future of Scotland’s Licensed Trade and Hospitality Sector
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has issued its strongest warning yet that the licensed trade and hospitality industry north of the Border is “on…
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McKays Gift 100 Free Xmas Lunches to Pitlochry Community
McKays Hotel is to play its part to ensure the Christmas spirit isn’t swallowed up by the cost-of-living crisis by providing 100 free meals for…
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