Planting Memories at Moor Hall Hotel
A stark reminder of what life was like in “COVID-19 Britain” is being preserved in a time capsule, which is to be buried to mark the 60th anniversary of a leading Midlands 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.
Government Planning to Ban Single-Use Plastics
Single-use plastics such as plates, cutlery and food containers could all be banned in England after the government launched a public consultation into the issue.
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Tourism and transport ‘among top UK growth sectors’
Tourism and recreation was the fastest growing UK sector in October for the second month in a row, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker.
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2022 Consumers Demand a Fresh Approach, says Bidfresh
Hospitality businesses will need to adapt to significant changes in consumer behaviour when planning 2022 menus, says fresh produce specialist Bidfresh
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£700,000 Investment Planned to Reopen Two Iconic Derby Pubs
Two iconic Derby pubs are set for a £700,000 investment to reopen and refurbish them in 2022 following lengthy closures.
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Asian Curry Awards 2021 Winners
More than 800 VIP guests attended the Asian hospitality sector’s most prestigious event, the Asian Curry Awards in association with Just Eat
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Restaurant Insolvencies Increase by 31%
A cashflow crunch brought on by Covid lockdowns has resulted in a 31% increase in UK restaurant insolvencies over the three-month period to September
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Brits Turned to Wine and Spirits when Pubs Closed in 2020 Lockdowns
Total beer sales fell by 14.2% in 2020 due to pandemic and lockdowns, new BBPA data reveals
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), the leading trade association representing
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Japanese and African Cuisine on the Rise as Average Dinner Price Hits £64
The average price of dinner for one at establishments listed in this guide is £64.14 (cf £59.28 two years previously). Prices have risen by an annualised
Read more...October Half Term Sees Eating Out Penetration, Spend and Frequency Increase
According to the latest data from Lumina Intelligence Eating & Drinking Out Panel, in the four weeks ending (4WE) 31/10/2021, eating out penetration increased
Read more...Pandemic Causes Record Closures and Churn Amongst London Restaurants
London restaurants have suffered their weakest growth in the last 30 years, and perhaps been in a period of contraction.
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Diageo Launches New Responsible Drinking Campaign “Know When to Stop” for the Holiday Season
Diageo, maker of Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Baileys has today launched a new responsible drinking global campaign “Know When to Stop”
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2021 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship Winners Announced
The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has announced two outstanding chefs as recipients of this year’s prestigious Andrew Fairlie Scholarship
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British Small And Medium Businesses Predict Strong Festive Trading Period As Payments Volumes Rise
Barclaycard Payments’ data shows quarterly SME transactions have risen by 38.1 per cent (compared to 2019) as Christmas shopping gets underway
Read more...Hospitality Rising: Campaign To Re-Ignite The Industry Starts A £5m Raise
An ambitious project, led by ex Pret a Manger and YO! Sushi marketer Mark McCulloch to try to reignite and rescue the hospitality talent crisis starts its fundraise this week.
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