UK’s GDP Falls for a Second Consecutive Time
The UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.1% month-on-month in October for the second consecutive time and below expectations of 0.1% growth, and follows…
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KE Hotels Expands UK Portfolio with Acquisition of Three Hampton by Hilton Hotels Under HMA
KE Hotels has announced the expansion of its UK portfolio with the addition of three Hampton by Hilton hotels under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA)…
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A New Chapter for The Copley Arms: 17th Century Pub in Hessenford Reopens with a Fresh Look
A 17th-century village pub in Hessenford has reopened this month with a fresh look and new management. Hannah Mayne and Jared Lothian reopened The Copley…
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UKHospitality Supports Plans To Provide Permanently Lower Business Rates For The Sector
Business rates continue to be a “barrier to investment” for the hospitality sector, leaving pubs “uniquely disadvantaged”, sector leaders told the Non-Domestic Rating Bill Committee….
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Skills For Chefs Announces Charity Partnership With Prept Foundation
The Skills for Chefs Conference is proud to announce Prept Foundation as its exclusive charity partner for the 26th annual event on 25th and 26th June 2025,…
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Rates Reform Should Provide ‘Maximum Benefit’ To Hospitality, After Years Of Overtaxing
UKHospitality has expressed its support for Government plans to provide permanently lower business rates for the sector. In evidence to the Public Bill Committee on…
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Brighton’s Deadwax Reimagined
The Laine Pub Company has opened the doors to Deadwax, Brighton’s re-invention of the ultimate audiophile’s pub. Following a significant investment, Deadwax has been transformed…
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Edinburgh Hotel Gives 6,750 Plastic Bottles A Stylish Second Life
EDINBURGH’S largest independent four-star hotel has taken a meaningful step in enhancing both guest and staff experiences by investing in bespoke uniforms and continuing its commitment to…
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Restaurant Visits To Rebound This Christmas, But Consumer Spending Remains Low Amid Rising Costs
New research released today forecasts challenging times ahead for the hospitality industry, as rising costs and economic uncertainty are set to dampen Christmas spending. New…
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UKInbound And ABTA Continue Their Collaboration And Host A Youth Mobility Scheme Drop-In Event For MPs
As part of its ongoing advocacy collaboration, leading UK travel associations UKinbound and ABTA yesterday (Tuesday 10th December) hosted a Youth Mobility drop-in event in…
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Business Rates Relief Extension Much-Needed For Welsh Hospitality
UKHospitality Cymru has said the extension of business rates relief was crucial to support hospitality businesses. In the draft Welsh Budget published December 10, the…
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The Master Innholders Receives Its Third Royal Recognition
The Master Innholders received its third Princess Royal Training Award for the continued success of its Aspiring Leaders Diploma, achieving a milestone in hospitality sector…
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Labour’s Promise To Save The High Street By Increasing Rates Bills Of Bigger Businesses Will Misfire Government Warned
Colliers’ research has revealed that potentially millions of pounds in extra rates bills will be seen across all sectors – as new poorly thought-out legislation…
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Year-End Sees Multiple Operator Celebrate Hat-Trick
In recognition of his 40 years in the pub industry and 20 years as a Star Pubs licensee, Donal Healy, managing director of The Healy…
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1,400 Greene King Pubs To Host ‘Community Table’ Days To Combat Loneliness This Christmas
This Christmas, more than1,400 Greene King managed pubs will each host a “Community Table” day during December. This initiative is part of Greene King’s ‘Closer…
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