Nightmare Before Christmas For Small Business Water Bills
Small businesses face 42 per cent rises in water bills over the next five years Responding to Ofwat’s decision to allow water companies to increase…
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Energy Ombudsman Extends Access to Small Businesses
Small businesses with up to 50 employees are now (from Thursday 19th December 2024) be eligible to access Energy Ombudsman’s independent dispute resolution services for…
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Guinness Supply Challenges to Persist Until End of December, Diageo Confirms
UK pubs and bars will face ongoing restrictions on Guinness supplies until the end of December, according to brewer Diageo. The company has announced plans…
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Alcohol Avoidance Trend Set to Continue in UK Through Festive Season, says Globaldata
The demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks is on the rise as consumers increasingly seek healthier alternatives and choose sobriety to better enjoy their social…
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Spread Joy, Not Fear- Diners Urged To Be Kind To Hospitality Staff This Christmas
As the holiday season ramps up, HR services company UKG is urging party-goers to show kindness to frontline hospitality and food service workers who bear…
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November Sales Solid For Restaurants and Pubs Ahead of Christmas
Britain’s hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.7% in November 2024, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The like-for-like…
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Stonegate Group Invests £100 Million in 2024 to Elevate its Estate
Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has invested more than £100 million in 2024 to enhance its estate of 4,500 pubs, bars and venues….
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Hospitality Sector Faces Crisis as Insolvencies Soar
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has issued a stark warning about the perilous state of the hospitality sector as new…
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UK Inflation Rises for the Second Month in a Row
The UK inflation rate has gone up for the second month in a row, rising at the fastest rate since March. Year-on-year inflation rose to…
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Carlsberg and Britvic Merger Approved by UK and EU Authorities
The highly anticipated merger between Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, and soft drinks company Britvic has received approval from both the UK’s Competition and Markets…
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Research Reveals Sundays As The Top Booking Date For 2024
Latest insight from hospitality technology partner Zonal, reveals that 90% of the top booked dates for 2024 were Sundays, with only two exceptions: Valentine’s Day…
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Young’s Pubs To Open New Pub, Tattenham Corner, In Epsom
This January, Young’s & Co.’s Brewery P.L.C. will open Tattenham Corner in Epsom Downs following an extensive refurbishment. Overlooking Epsom racecourse and the wider Epsom…
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Liberation Group Rebrands to Butcombe
Pub operator and brewing business Liberation Grouphas announced plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group, to align with its strategic priorities. The existing operating brands, Butcombe…
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Shepherd Neame Reopens The Bellhouse In Leigh-On-Sea After A £300k Refurbishment
Shepherd Neame has reopened its historic Essex pub The Bellhouse after a £300,000 transformation. The pub, packed with regulars, was officially reopened on Tuesday (December…
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300 Million Christmas Pint Sales With Sector Pouring £3.3 Billion Into The Economy
Almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December, with the beer and pub sector expected to pour a total of £3.3 billion…
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