Bristol Hoteliers Are World Cup Winners
Bristol hoteliers say they already feel like winners weeks before the first ball is kicked in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The city’s Ashton…
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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.
Hospitality Sector Bears Brunt of Job Losses as Wage Costs Bite
Britain’s hospitality industry continues to shoulder the heaviest burden of the UK’s weakening employment market, with new government statistics revealing the sector is experiencing the…
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Latest Business Rates Appeals Figures Foreshadow a Tsunami of Appeals says Colliers
According to business rates experts at Colliers, latest figures just announced by the government reveal that the business rates appeal system: Check Challenge Appeal (CCA)…
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Government Plans Stricter Drink-Drive Limits in Road Safety Push
The hospitality industry faces potential changes to customer drinking patterns as the Government considers tightening drink-drive legislation across England and Wales. Ministers are examining proposals…
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Shildon Community Pub Reopens Following £340,000 Makeover
The Royal George Tavern on Main Street in Shildon officially reopened on Friday 8th August following a transformational investment of more than £340,000. The pub…
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Pasta Evangelists Unveils Plans To Launch 100 UK Restaurants Creating Up To 1,500 Jobs
Pasta Evangelists has unveiled plans to open 100 restaurants across the UK over the next five years. Working alongside its franchise partners, the company will…
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Historic Westminster Pub To Reopen After £950k Transformation
The White Horse and Bower, a landmark London pub just minutes from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, will reopen on September 10 following…
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Coventry Community Pub Reopens Following Almost £380,000 Makeover
The Hastings on 41 Clay Lane in Coventry reopened on Friday 1st August following an investment of almost £380,000. The pub is part of Proper…
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Applications Open For Renowned Andrew Fairlie Scholarship
Aspiring chefs in Scotland are invited to apply for the prestigious Andrew Fairlie Scholarship, as industry charity, Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland, officially opens applications…
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Card Spending Grows In July As Warm Weather Boosts Hospitality And Leisure
Consumer card spending grew 1.4 per cent year-on-year in July, up from -0.1 per cent in June, but remaining below the latest CPIH inflation rate…
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Hospitality Action And Montgomery Group Unite To Expand Industry Wellbeing Messaging
UK charity Hospitality Action has announced a strategic partnership with Montgomery Group, the country’s longest-running independent events organiser. The partnership aims to raise awareness of…
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Outlook For Scotland’s Pubs, Bars And Hospitality Venues ‘Brutal’, Says SLTA
NEW figures released today by the SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) have been described as “brutal” and paint a worrying picture for Scotland’s pubs, bars…
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Two Thirds Believe Government Must Do More To Protect Pubs
Majority call time on inaction over protecting Britain’s pubs. 61% of the public believe that the government must do more to help save the industry….
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Star Pubs Helps Licensees Capitalise On Darts Craze
Star Pubs is investing £120,000 in darts support to help its pubs capitalise on the craze for the UK’s fastest growing sport. The initiative will…
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On Premise Drinks Sales Hold Level In Late July
Bursts of warm weather helped On Premise operators and suppliers to bring drinks sales level year-on-year in late July, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks…
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