Visionary Chefs Invited to Compete in the Prestigious Lumina Challenge
Returning for its fifth year, the Lumina Challenge, run by Alliance – New Zealand’s only 100% farmer-owned red meat co-operative – has announced the launch…
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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.
Now ‘Not the Time’ for Additional Advertising Restrictions
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals that could heavily restrict the advertising of alcohol in public places, sporting events and supermarkets. The…
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Cost of Living Pushes “Night Owls” to Walk Home Despite Safety Concerns
Recent findings from Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I reveal that almost two-thirds (64%) say personal safety is front of mind when deciding to go on a…
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Autumn Budget- “Hospitality on the Brink” Sector Fears
The hospitality sector has issued a stark warning that the industry “is on the brink “ and facing swathes of closures following Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn…
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Hoteliers Pledge Support for Bristol Autism Charity
Christmas came early for the Bristol Autism Support organisation when it was named by the Bristol Hoteliers Association as its charity partner for 2023. The…
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Huddersfield Town Foundation Partners with Drinkaware and Heineken UK to Launch Walking Football Programme
Huddersfield Town Foundation has announced a new partnership with Drinkaware and HEINEKEN UK, to encourage more active lifestyles via a new walking football programme. The…
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London Mayor Unveils New Night Time Enterprise Zones to Support Local High Streets
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that Bromley town centre, Vauxhall and Woolwich are set to become the capital’s new Night Time…
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Food Prices Rise by a Fifth in Just 12 Months
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) continued its relentless upward march again during October to hit 19.9%—a ninth consecutive month of double-digit inflation. As…
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Trade Leaders Urge Government to Cancel Alcohol Duty Increase
Trade associations, including UKHospitality, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association and the Scotch Whisky Association, and sector leaders have written an open letter to the…
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International Salon Culinaire 2023 Opens for Entries
Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire has opened for entries for 2023. Taking place alongside Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) on 20-22 March at ExCeL…
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New “Empowering People” Award to Highlight Best Independent Craft Brewery to Work For
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have today announced a new “Empowering People” Award which seeks to highlight the best breweries in the UK to…
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Chair of MHA Optimistic About a Strong End to the Year for the Hospitality Industry
Adrian Ellis, Chair of Manchester Hoteliers’ Association (MHA) has said he is encouraged by early signs of a strong end to 2022 for the hospitality…
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Costs Crisis Wipes Out Hospitality’s Growth Despite Increase in October Sales
October sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant, pub and bar groups were 1.5% ahead of the levels of October 2021, the latest edition of the…
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Mayor’s Tourism Campaign Provides Multi-Million-Pound Boost to the Capital
A tourism campaign led by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to encourage visitors back to the capital has helped bring in £289m additional spending…
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Hospitality Sector Stages Third Demo to “Make Its Voice Heard”
The hospitality sector came together at Parliament Square and outside the Treasury in protest at the government’s lack of support which the sector says is…
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