Commonwealth Games Can Benefit Glasgow Hospitality
The Scottish government has agreed to stage a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted by Glasgow. The Australian state of Victoria…
Read more...
Restaurants
All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Drinks Sales Slide Against Tough Comparatives
Average drinks sales in Britain’s managed venues dropped by 12% year-on-year in the week to Saturday 7 September, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker…
Read more...
Protect The Nation’s Locals From Closure Chancellor Urged
Consumer rights group the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) calls on Chancellor to reform unfair Business Rates and slash tax on pints in upcoming Budget….
Read more...
Majority Of Consumers Support New Tipping Act
With less than one month to go until the Tipping Act comes into effect on 1 October, RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows that the majority…
Read more...
Vacancies Fall Below 100,000, But Wage Pressures Remain
UKHospitality has urged the Government to introduce business-friendly recruitment measures at the Budget and cautioned against excessive minimum wage increases, as new data from the…
Read more...
The Licensed Trade Charity Appoints Its First Director Of Charity Operations
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Joby Mortimer as its first Director of Charity Operations. The…
Read more...
UKHospitality Responds To London Assembly Inquiry Into The Night-Time Economy
UKHospitality recently shared insight with the Economy, Culture and Skills Committee to encourage action to support London’s night-time economy Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality,…
Read more...
The Ivy Collection Set To Open New Restaurant In Bournemouth This Autumn
Bournemouth is set to welcome a dazzling new addition to its dining scene, in November, as The Ivy Collection prepares to open its 42nd restaurant…
Read more...
Big Mamma To Open First Regional Restaurant In Birmingham
Big Mamma is set to open its first UK location outside of London in Birmingham by the end of this year. The fast-growing group, recognized…
Read more...
Research Reveals Precarious Nature Of Customer Loyalty
Customer loyalty is fragile, and hospitality is no exception, with new figures from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report in partnership with CGA by NIQ, revealing…
Read more...
Hospitality Leaders Stay Cautious But Relief On Inflation Raises Hopes On Sales And Margins
Britain’s hospitality leaders are cautious about the future as pressure on the cost of doing business continues, CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey reveals….
Read more...
Mimosa at The Langham Suddenly Closes its Doors
Image © Copyright Matt Brown and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence. Mimosa at The Langham, from French restaurant group Moma, has ceased trading…
Read more...
Wotton House Welcomes Chef Alec Mackins as New Executive Head Chef
Alec Mackins joins Wotton House as its new executive head chef. With a distinguished background at prestigious establishments such as Nutfield Priory Hotel and Spa,…
Read more...
Delivery Gains Ground as Euros and Summer Heat Shape Spending Habits
Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups have seen a year-on-year (YOY) increase of 9.4% for delivery sales, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals….
Read more...
Fall in Small Business Confidence as Employment Costs Take a Toll, New Report Finds
Small business confidence fell back into negative territory in the second quarter of this year, losing the ground made up by the first quarter’s welcome…
Read more...