BRC Urges Government To Review “Broken Business Rates” System
The BRC has urged the Prime Minister to “begin a fundamental review” of the business rates system after the Conservatives a landslide election in last…
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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.
UK Diners Want More Personalisation In Restaurants
A new study from hospitality group SevenRooms, has found that over half (53%) of UK diners would like to have the option of a fully personalised…
Read more...Latest Data From Feed It Back Reveals The Key Focus Points For Operators This Christmas
The latest data from leading online review specialist, Feed It Back has revealed the key focus points for operators this Christmas, that will drive positive…
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The Churchill Arms Switches On 22,500 Christmas Lights
Widely known as London’s most festive pub, The Churchill Arms near Notting Hill Gate tube station is in a class of its own when it…
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High Food Inflation Linked To Major Environmental Issues
This year’s CGA Prestige FPI Report shows that whilst food and drink inflation for restaurants and caterers finished 2018 at 3.7%, 2019’s rate almost doubled…
Read more...NPD GROUP: Five Eating Out Trends To Watch In 2020
Global information company The NPD Group has identified five trends that could shape Britain’s £57 billion out-of-home (OOH) foodservice industry in 2020, with the need…
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Hospitality Industry Reacts To Election Results
With Boris Johnson’s Conservative Government leading the polls with a comfortable majority, ending the uncertainty on Brexit that has dominated the news for many months,…
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Mitchells And Butlers Named Macro Employer Of The Year 2019
Mitchells and Butlers has been named Macro Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019. Now in its sixteenth year, the prestigious awards…
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Fuller’s Reports First Half Revenue Growth Of 6% To £174.8m
Pub group Fuller’s said profits jumped higher in the past six months following a £164.5 million boost from the sale of its brewing arm. The…
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Greene King Pub Partners Launches Night Of Excellence Awards
Greene King Pub Partners is launching a glamorous annual awards night to recognise its best-performing publicans. The Greene King Pub Partners Night of Excellence will…
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Average UK Customer Forks Out £451 On Takeaways Each Year
KPMG has found that the average UK consumer spends £451 per person every year on Takeaway food, with a typical customer ordering 34 Takeaways over…
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Sloe Gin World Champions To Celebrate The End Of ‘Dry January’
The date of the 11th Sloe Gin World Championship’, usually held near Christmas at the George Inn village pub in Frant on the Kent/Sussex border…
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Tourist Tax Will Damage Highlands Tourism
UKHospitality has condemned Highland Council’s decision to move forward with a tourist tax. Commenting on yesterday’s decision, UKHospitality Executive Director for Scotland Willie Macleod said:…
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UK Pub Numbers Grow For The First Time In Ten Years
The number of UK pubs and bars grew in 2019 the first growth in ten years, kindling hopes of a turnaround in fortunes for Britain’s…
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Opentable Names 2019 Top UK 100 Restaurants Based On Diner Reviews
OpenTable has released its annual list of the top 100 restaurants in the UK, based on more than one million reviews left by verified diners. This…
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