Sector Leaders Respond to Chancellors “Disappointing” Budget
Sector leaders have expressed disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves budget which they say will result in a 140% Tax Rise For 250,000 High Street Firms…
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Hospitality Business Rate Relief Extended But NI Contributions Rise
The Chancellor announced she will continue the business rates relief from April 2025 for hospitality venues, but at a lower rate of 40% instead of…
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UK Eating And Drinking Out Market Strengthens As Spending Rises
New data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel highlights a positive shift in the UK’s out-of-home (OOH) market, with growth in consumer participation…
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These Restaurants Ban You For Posting Your Food on Instagram
Working its way into marketing strategies overall, the pervasive influence of Instagram has gotten into every nook and cranny, particularly that of the restaurant industry….
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Italian Restaurants Dominate Across The Globe
As World Pasta Day approaches, data expert BoldData dishes out some saucy statistics. Italian restaurants, including pizzerias and trattorias, outnumber any other type of restaurant…
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Registered Company Insolvencies Increase To 1,973, As Of September 2024
The number of registered company insolvencies across the UK has reached 1,973, reflecting an increase of 2% compared to August 2024. Oliver Collinge, Director at…
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Drinks Sales Start Q4 With Year-On-Year Dip
On Premise drinks sales have lagged the levels of last year for the second week in a row, in a soft start to the crucial…
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Frequent Visitors And Younger Consumers Power On Premise Growth
Increased footfall and consumer spending in pubs, bars, and restaurants have been observed across the UK and Ireland over the last quarter, as the latest…
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Hospitality Is The Foundation For Inward Investment As Britain “Open For Business”
Billions worth of investments in emerging growth sectors are set to be unveiled by businesses and ministers at the government’s inaugural International Investment Summit today…
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Limited Growth For Hospitality Barclays Consumer Growth Report Reveals
Consumer card spending increased 1.2 per cent year-on-year in September, after returning to growth in August, but remained lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate…
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Future Of UK TGI Fridays Secured Saving Over 2,000 Jobs
TGI FridaysTM, the original American cocktail bar and restaurant, has been acquired by Breal Capital and Calveton UK following completion of a successful sale process…
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Birmingham to Host Pioneering Night Time Economy Summit, Showcasing the City’s Nightlife and Cultural Scene
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced that the Night Time Economy Summit 2025 will take place in Birmingham at Hockley Social Club from…
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UK OOH Market Sees Highest Participation Since Pandemic
New data from the Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel reveals that the UK’s out-of-home (OOH) market has reached its highest level of participation…
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Foodservice Operators Need To Utilize Technology To Improve Customer Experience, Says Globaldata
Given the changing operational dynamics and the squeeze on profits, foodservice operators are increasingly leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency while striving to maintain a…
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Survey Reveals What Makes The ‘Perfect’ Pub, With 80% Of Brits Say That Food Is Key
“Good pub grub” has topped the list of amenities which draw people to the great British pub according to a survey. OLBG.com conducted a recent…
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