Drinks Sales Rise as On Premise Bounces into Spring
Britain’s On Premise drinks sales have closed out the Winter with three successive weeks of above-inflation growth, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker reveals. After…
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UK Economy Saw Unexpected Contraction in January
The UK economy saw an unexpected contraction of 0.1% in January, raising concerns for businesses and policymakers alike ahead of the Chancellor’s upcoming Spring Statement….
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Chefs Serve Up A Taste of Wales to VIPs at 10 Downing Street Reception
A team of Welsh chefs cooked up a selection of delicacies, inspired by top quality food and drink products from Wales, at a St David’s…
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VisitEngland Announces Venue and Date of Awards for Excellence 2025
VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 4 June. The 35th national awards will…
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Stubbings Pub Group Takes on The Albion in Farnham after £165,000 Upgrade
Stubbings Pub Group Limited, operated by Jon Paul Stubbings, has taken on The Albion in Farnham in partnership with Greene King Pub Partners. The Albion,…
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Top Accolade For Hampshire Police Alcohol Licensing Officer
Hampshire Police Alcohol Licensing Officer Colin Pollard has been rewarded with the top accolade of a National Pubwatch Malcolm Eidmans award. The award recognises the…
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Hoteliers Warned of Phishing Campaign Impersonating Booking.com
A phishing campaign that impersonates popular travel platform Booking.com is targeting hospitality organisations in the UK, Microsoft has warned. Starting in December 2024, leading up…
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Community Rallies Round To Save 17th Centre Pub Despite Change In Government Policy
A community is rallying round to save one of Wiltshire’s best-known pubs renowned for its craft ales and aims to sell shares soon to buy…
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Sector Welcomes Regulator’s Promise To Act On Card Payment Fees
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is to act in the wake of steep hikes on card fees. The regulator’s market review revealed that between…
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Pub Helps to Support Local People to Overcome Loneliness and Social Isolation
Publicans Rhiannon Metters and Jason James are making it their mission to support people in the isolated farming community of Tal-y-coed, Monmouthshire. Their pub The…
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Half Of Hospitality Operators Predict Higher Revenue Streams This Year, Despite Challenges
Half of hospitality operators (49%) predict that their revenue will be higher in 2025, compared to the previous year, despite well-publicised and ongoing market challenges….
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Hospitality Support Hub Offers Lifeline To Workers Grappling Closures, Rising Costs And Mental Health Challenges
Five of hospitality’s leading bodies – the Institute of Hospitality, Hospitality Action, the Savoy Educational Trust, Springboard and UKHospitality – have united to launch the…
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Pubs Face £60 Million A Year Recycling Costs Thanks To “Chaotic Rules”
Pubs are set to be charged twice for disposing of glass bottles under “chaotic” new EPR rules which will cost the sector an extra £60…
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UK On Trade Sees Significant Growth Driven by Six Nations and Favourable Weather
The UK hospitality sector experienced a strong weekend, with data from The Oxford Partnership’s Market Watch revealing notable increases in sales, footfall and draught beer…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Continues To Ease But Global Uncertainties Loom
The latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals a 19th consecutive month of decelerating year-on-year inflation in January…
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