“Recession” Forecast for UK Economy
UK economy expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 – IMF The UK economy will contract and perform worse than other advanced…
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Restaurants
Hospitality Energy Bills to Almost Double as Support Falls Away
Businesses expect an 82% rise in their energy bills when the Government’s support is significantly reduced in April, according to a new hospitality sector survey….
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Scotland’s Pubs and Bars face ‘a Tidal Wave of Economic Challenges’ as Sector Calls for Urgent Support
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association today releases a snapshot survey of the challenges facing Scotland’s pubs and bars. The post-Christmas/New Year survey, which covers…
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Softs Drive Double-Digit Drinks Sales Growth
Britain’s On Premise has recorded a third week of inflation-beating drinks sales growth—thanks in part to strong soft drinks spending during ‘Dry January’. The latest…
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Festive Visits Boost Hospitality in Britain’s City Centres but Challenges Continue
Pubs, restaurants and bars in Britain’s top cities enjoyed a promising end to 2022 as consumers returned for the first normal Christmas for three years,…
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Small Business Confidence Collapses – FSB calls for Growth Plan to Power Through
Small firms’ confidence in the final quarter of 2022 plunged to a depth almost on a par with that measured during the second Covid lockdown…
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Cost, Taste and Ethical Eating Essential to Achieve Post-Veganuary Success, says GlobalData
Meeting consumer expectations for ethical, ‘green’ offerings while maintaining reasonable costs will be a notable challenge for restaurants in launching vegan menus this year, opines…
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High Demand for Night-Time Economy, but Late Night Levy Must Go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of…
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Hospitality Industry Serves Up a Fundraising Record for Action Against Hunger UK
The UK hospitality industry has stepped up to the plate, raising just shy of half a million pounds – a record-breaking amount – for international…
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Extending Licensing Hours for King’s Coronation Would Provide ‘Much-Needed Boost’ for Sector
The extension of licensing hours for the King’s Coronation in May will provide a “much-needed boost” for the sector, according to UKHospitality. The government launched…
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Night Time Economy Adviser Calls for Urgent Inquiry into Withheld Energy Support for Hospitality Sector
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has called for an urgent inquiry into evidence of withheld energy support for the struggling…
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Wetherspoon Named a Top Employer for the 18th Time
Wetherspoon has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2023. It is the 18th time that Wetherspoon has been…
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Cyrus Todiwala Announces Permanent Closure of Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen at Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH has revealed that Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, his restaurant in Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, has now permanently closed,…
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SquareMeal Announces the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK for 2023
Independent restaurant guide – SquareMeal – has announced the best restaurants that the UK has to offer. In a year that is set to be…
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Hospitality Toasts Best December in Three Years..
..but real term sales lag pre-COVID Britain’s leading managed pub, bar and restaurant groups enjoyed their best December trading in three years, the new Coffer…
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