Autumn Statement – Chancellor Has One Last Chance to Come Good on Election Promise
The Chancellor must freeze the business rates multiplier for all sizes of businesses when he gives his Autumn Statement this week, or the High Street…
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Drinks Sales Flat Again Ahead of Christmas Run-In
More wet weather kept On Premise drinks sales flat in the first full week of November, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker….
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Bidfood Appoints New Business Development Controller For Hotels And Restaurants
Bidfood has recently revealed the appointment of Vicki Philpott as Business Development Controller for Hotels and Restaurants. Vicki will be responsible for leading the national…
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Restaurant Market Growth Remains Behind Pubs as Outlet Decline Hinders Recovery
The UK restaurant market is forecast to reach a value of £18.7 billion in 2023, marking a growth of 5.2% and positioning the sector 2.6%…
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Hospitality Leaders Call For ‘Urgent Government Action’ In Autumn Statement
Tom Kerridge, Tom Aikens, Monica Galetti and Jodie Kidd join forces with a host of leading hospitality CEOs to back a letter asking the Chancellor…
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Lights, Camera, Action! SmartDispense® Puts 14 Industry Experts In The ‘Hot Seat’ In New Series
New on-demand video series offers insights to support improving business operations and employee wellbeing Fresh after a five-stop nationwide tour for the SmartDispense® Energy Well…
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£150+ Per Head Eateries Are Making Top Restaurants An Ever-Less Affordable Luxury
Amongst restaurants charging over £100 per head, above-inflation restaurant price hikes of 10.7% in London and 14.7% outside London are swelling a new tier of…
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Closures Slow After Britain’s Licensed Premises Drop Below 100,000
Britain’s number of licensed premises has fallen by 3.6% over the last 12 months to 99,916 sites, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from…
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A new report has revealed that the key to driving loyalty among consumers is delivering consistently great experiences, with 49% saying a few bad experiences…
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10,000 Venues Sign Up To Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise
More than 100 leading businesses from across hospitality have united in their commitment to supporting the development of their workforce. The Hospitality Wellbeing and Development…
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Night Time Economy Crisis Deepens: Extend Business Rates Relief, Cut VAT Government Urged
The UK’s night time economy crisis deepens, with recent figures from CGA NeilsonIQ released by the NTIA highlighting the rapid erosion of independent businesses, painting…
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Research Shows Likely Cost Of Living Hit To Christmas Spending
KPMG research shows consumer intention to cut back on socialising, buying gifts, groceries. The scale of Christmas spending cutbacks due to the cost of living…
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Christmas To Give A £12bn Boost To The Hospitality Industry – But Visitor Numbers Set To Fall
Hospitality venues are forecast to see a £12bn boost over the festive season, as consumers celebrate with family, friends and colleagues. The VoucherCodes.co.uk Shopping for…
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NTIA Calls on Political Parties to Adopt Recommendations in its Manifesto for the Night Time Economy 2024
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced the official launch of ‘Darkest Before the Dawn”, its 2024 Night Time Economy Manifesto. Written by Philip…
Read more...Tripadvisor Serves Up The World’s Best Restaurants
TripadvisorⓇ, has announced its final Travellers’ ChoiceⓇ Award for 2023: Best of the Best Restaurants. These are the world’s best restaurants, according to Tripadvisor reviewers,…
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