Spiralling Food Inflation Hitting Autumn Menu Planning
The high level of food inflation, which is causing significant challenges for out-of-home operators, is set to continue across the autumn and into the peak…
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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.
New Research Measuring The Social Value Pubs Bring To Their Local Areas Revealed
British pubs and publicans have been at the heart of their local areas for centuries, meeting social needs and connecting communities, but new research has…
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City Licensed Premises Celebrate Wins At Safety Thirst Awards
Four distinguished establishments in the City of London have been recognized at this year’s Safety Thirst Awards, held at Guildhall. The Steel Yard at All…
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Hospitality Food And Drink Prices Rise Again As Global Pressures Fuel Volatility
The UK foodservice sector saw a significant resurgence of inflationary pressures in June 2025, the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals. The report, published…
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Premium Drinks Hold Firm as Venue Closures Deepen
The UK hospitality sector delivered a mixed picture in August, according to the latest Oxford Market Watch from The Oxford Partnership. Consumers are showing strong…
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The Cricketers Opens Its Doors For A New Innings With Croeso
A Cardiff pubco is hoping to bowl customers – and a certain legendary chef – over with its fresh new look and great food and…
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Stonegate Group Raise £80,000 For LGBTQ+ Homelessness Charity Stonewall Housing
Stonegate Group has raised £80,000 for Stonewall Housing, the UK’s leading charity for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or living in unsafe environments. Since the…
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Government Rules Out More Frequent Business Rates Revaluations In Major Reform Update
The Government has ruled out more frequent business rates revaluations as part of its response to the Transforming Business Rates Discussion Paper, published this week….
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Tube Strikes Cause Major Disruption to London’s Hospitality as Bookings Plummet by 67%
London’s hospitality sector has been badly affected this week as London has seen five consecutive days of strikes across the London Underground and the Docklands…
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Greene King Launches New Loyalty Rewards Programme
Pubco and brewer Greene King is launching its first-ever pub loyalty rewards programme, offering customers guaranteed free food or drink rewards as part of a…
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CAMRA Axes Great British Beer Festival as Financial Pressures Mount
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has taken the drastic step of cancelling its flagship Great British Beer Festival for 2025, marking the first time…
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UKHospitality Joins Scotch Whisky Industry’s Call For A Duty Freeze
Combined industry call comes as both sectors reveal huge job losses, leaving businesses vulnerable to global headwinds UKHospitality has backed the Scotch Whisky Association’s call…
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Cumbrian Hotel Relaunches After Multi-Million Pound Facelift
The Grange Hotel in Grange-over-Sands Cumbria, has relaunched following a multi-million-pound refurbishment which has seen a complete overhaul of the historic property. Located in the…
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Admiral Taverns Celebrates 100th Meet The Pro’ Pool Evening
Admiral Taverns set to celebrate its 100th ‘Meet the Pro’ pool event at The Falcon in Hull on Thursday 25th September. The event will provide local…
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Major UK Study To Track AI Adoption In Independent Hotels
A landmark research initiative has been launched to assess and track how independent hotels across the UK are engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and…
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