National Minimum and Living Wage rates Increase Today (1 April)
Millions of UK workers will receive a pay rise from Friday 1 April 2022, as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes…
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Michelin-Starred Chef, Kenny Atkinson Reveals National Chef of the Year Brief to Celebrate its 50-Year Anniversary
Who will be crowned the National Chef of the Year in the 50th anniversary of the competition? That’s going to be one of the most…
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Pub Governing Body Welcomes Enhanced Codes of Practice
The Pub Governing Body (PGB) has welcomed enhancements made to the Codes of Practice for England & Wales that will formally take place from today…
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1 in 5 Hospitality Workers Fear Mental health issues could damage career progression
One in five UK employees working in hospitality are worried that raising mental health concerns could negatively impact their position within the company, a new…
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Double-Digit Prices Rises for Hospitality Customers, as VAT Rises to 20% for the Industry
In a sector facing soaring costs and plummeting consumer confidence, today’s increase in VAT gives operators no choice but to pass on price rises, UKHospitality…
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Is the Ivy Coming to Bournemouth?
Bournemouth may be set for an “injection of positivity” the famous London restaurant the Ivy looks set to open a restaurant in Bournemouth’s former New…
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Tickets Now on Sale for the Great British Beer Festival
Tickets for the Great British Beer Festival are now on sale, as Britain’s premier beer festival plans its return to Olympia London from 2-6 August,…
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Splendid Hospitality Group Stands Tall at Hotel Marketing Awards
Splendid Hospitality Group walked away with the ‘Best Partnership Marketing’ award at the 27th annual HMA Hotel Marketing Awards held at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel,…
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SLTA ‘Bitterly Disappointed’ Over Face Coverings Extension
The hospitality industry has described the First Minister’s delay on the removing of a legal requirement for face masks in their bars and restaurants as…
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Hospitality Businesses Urged to Make the Most of Extended Licensing Hours Over the Platinum Jubilee Weekend
The Government has confirmed licenced premises will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of the…
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Local Pub Reopens Following £130,000 Investment with Brand New Licensee
Community pub, the Black Bush, in Washington near Sunderland, reopened on March 24th following a combined investment of £130,000 from leading community pub company, Admiral…
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Hospitality Leaders Launch Auction to Raise Funds for Ukraine Crisis
A collaboration of hospitality industry representatives has created an auction of extraordinary experiences to help raise funds for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. More than…
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Arc Inspirations to Launch Manahatta Newcastle – its Largest Investment Ever
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of premium venues with its biggest ever development – having secured approval to launch…
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Hospitality Builds City-Centre Recovery as Sales and Footfall Rise
Hospitality businesses are starting to build sales momentum in Britain’s big cities after a steady return of workers, shoppers and visitors, new research reveals. The…
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Exeter Chiefs Dig Deep to Support Pints Mean Trees
Two-time Premiership Rugby winners the Exeter Chiefs, are lending their support to Otter Brewery’s #PintsMeanTrees scheme – an environmental initiative which sees the Devon based…
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