Tickets Now on Sale for Zest Quest Asia 2023 Food and Drink Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, 17th February 2023 at Radisson Red Hotel…
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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.
Single-Use Plastics to be Banned in England
Single-use plastic cutlery look set to be banned in England across restaurants, cafés and takeaways, according to reports. Government figures suggest that 1.1 billion single-use…
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The Rt Hon. the Viscount Thurso FIH MI Appointed Institute of Hospitality President
The IoH has appointed The Rt Hon. the Viscount Thurso FIH MI as its President from 1 January 2023. IoH’s current President, Surinder Arora FIH,…
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Publicans Encouraged to Host ‘Chatter & Natter’ Tables
Publicans are being encouraged to host ‘Chatter & Natter’ tables to support those in need of more connection with others. The Chatty Café scheme is…
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Chefs Dinner at Deer Park Country House to Raise Funds for Hospitality Action
Industry charity Hospitality Action will bring together some of the country’s most talented and admired female chefs to cook up a ‘mouth-watering’ menu at Deer…
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APPG to Discuss Energy Crisis in Food and Drink Sector
All Party Parliamentary group (APPG) is calling for food and drink businesses to provide information on how escalating energy costs are impacting the sector. Food…
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UK Hotel Industry Shows Resilience in November says Hotel Tracker
Despite occupancy rates, room rates, revenues and gross operating profits (GOP) of UK hotels declining in November, the UK hotel industry is showing some signs…
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Chef Adam Handling Becomes a Great Ambassador
Michelin-starred Chef Adam Handling has become an Ambassador for the GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign. GREAT is the UK’s international marketing campaign, creating jobs…
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Government “Must Go Further” to Encourage Low and No Alcohol Uptake, Urges Portman Group
The government is being urged to do more to encourage the uptake of low & no alcohol drinks and launch a consultation on low-alcohol descriptors….
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The Springboard Awards for Excellence Deadline Has Been Extended!
Due to popular demand, The Springboard Awards for Excellence has extended its entry deadline to 13 January 2023, giving hospitality businesses extra time to enter….
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Halving Energy Bill Help Puts UK’s Thriving Beer Scene at Risk
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that he will announce proposals to reduce energy support for businesses next week, saying it was “unsustainably expensive”. The chancellor…
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NTIA Says 20% of Festive Trade Lost with Over 50% of Businesses Fighting for Survival
Following the Festive Period the NTIA have carried out a Flash Poll of 200 Members to evaluate the impact of the current crises on NTE…
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Total Costs of Rail Strikes to Hospitality Sector Set to Reach £2.5b
The cost of rail strikes to the hospitality sector is set to reach a total of £2.5 billion since industrial action began in June 2022,…
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Enjoy Dry Jan and Support Your Local with More Alcohol-Free Beers at the Bar Than Ever Before
With 85% of pubs now serving alcohol-free beers the British Beer and Pub Association is urging people to get out, banish the January blues and…
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District Council Abolishes Pavement Fees
West Oxfordshire District Council announced it would abolish the charge for pavement seating and displaying material on the public highway. It previously cost £100 to…
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