Hospitality Insolvencies Down But Remain Historically High
Company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 11% from 3,829 in the 12 months to February 2024 to 3,405 in the…
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Craft Guild of Chefs Unveils 2025 Graduate Awards Semi-Finalists
The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed the semi-finalists for the Graduate Awards 2025, recognising promising and ambitious young chefs across the UK hospitality industry….
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UK’s Best Restaurants, Pubs & Bars Revealed at The Casual Dining Awards 2025
The UK’s best pub, bar, and restaurant operators were announced at the prestigious Casual Dining Awards, which took place last night at the London Marriott…
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Hospitality Sees “Marginal Growth” But Stability At Risk From New Wave Of Government Costs
Britain’s pubs, restaurants and hotels market has achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by…
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Campaign Launched to Preserve Historic Indian Restaurant Ahead of Centenary
A campaign to preserve one of the UK’s most iconic dining institutions has been launched, with hospitality leaders and loyal customers calling for intervention to…
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New Business Rates Reform Law A ‘Landmark Moment’
The Government has passed new legislation imposing up to 20% on rates bills for larger property occupiers in England from 1 April 2026, despite objections…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Remains Calm Amidst Global Economic Crosscurrents
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) indicates a continued easing of inflationary pressures, with the Index remaining relatively flat in February, falling by…
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Consumer Spending Grows at Smaller Rate But Hospitality Thrives
Consumer card spending grew just 0.5 per cent year-on-year in March – lower than February’s 1.0 per cent growth and less than the latest CPIH…
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NTIA Calls for Immediate Support for Alfresco Dining and Nightlife Revival
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued an urgent open letter to the Chief Executives and Leaders of all London boroughs, calling for swift…
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Hospitality Investment Shows Need To Adapt Industrial Strategy
A multi-billion-pound investment in a major new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford has been agreed between Universal, the government and the local council,…
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Small Business Confidence Remains Sluggish as Scale of Rising Cost Crisis Revealed
New data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals that small firms’ confidence levels are in a rut amid a rising tide of costs…
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BII and LTC Join Forces to Boost Business and Personal Wellbeing for People and Pubs
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) have joined forces to help more businesses in the hospitality sector thrive, by…
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Waste Packaging Scheme Called Out As ‘A Joke’ By UK Drinks Trade
A waste packaging tax which comes into effect from April 1st is not going to improve the UK’s recycling rates but will damage British businesses…
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Government Turns Back on Sector – Industry Faces Crisis as April Tax Hikes Bite Warns NTIA
Businesses across the country are bracing for a financial blow as the Government moves ahead with tax hikes – despite repeated warnings of their devastating…
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£3.4 Billion Annual Cost Increases Hit Hospitality
Hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9 billion in wage costs, £1 billion of employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and £500m in business rates,…
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