Voters Would Punish MPs Who Back the Holiday tax, Landmark Poll Shows
New polling from UKHospitality reveals the scale of public opposition to the Government’s proposed holiday tax, with voters warning they will punish MPs at the…
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All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Scottish Tourism Chief Urges New Parliament to Prioritise Hospitality and Tourism Growth
The head of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has issued a clear message to the nation’s incoming Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs): back the tourism…
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Ramsay’s Festive Service Charge Sparks Industry Debate
Gordon Ramsay has reignited the ongoing conversation around service charges in UK hospitality after applying a 20 per cent discretionary levy to festive menus at…
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‘Going Out’ Costs Rise By 12% On Average In 2 Years, Research Reveals
The cost of ‘going out’ has increased by 12% on average over the last 2 years. That’s according to new research from personal finance experts…
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Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs Citing Rising Costs
The parent company of Premier Inn has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 3,800 roles across the UK and Ireland, as part of…
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Calorie Labelling Law Shows Limited Impact on Consumer Choices, Study Finds
A major new study examining England’s mandatory calorie labelling policy has found no clear evidence that the measure has significantly altered consumer purchasing behaviour in…
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Pub-Goers Tighten Their Wallets As Consumer Confidence Drops
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has released the results of a flash survey, highlighting a fresh wave of challenges in the sector as consumers…
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World’s Longest Tiramisù Record Set in London
A new world record for the longest tiramisù has been set in London. Around 100 Italian chefs came together at Chelsea Town Hall over the…
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UK’s Best Restaurants, Pubs & Bars Revealed at the Casual Dining Awards 2026
The UK’s best pub, bar, and restaurant operators were announced at the prestigious Casual Dining Awards 2026, which took place this week at the London…
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Sally Abé Shares Advice for Next Generation Ahead of Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or® Grand Finals
As the 2026 Toque d’Or® Grand Finals approach, head judge Sally Abé is calling on the next generation of hospitality talent to focus on resilience, curiosity and self-belief. Having…
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London’s Top Restaurants Named at Inaugural OpenTable Awards, Including New ‘Icons’
London’s dining powerhouses have been revealed, as OpenTable names the favourite restaurants shaping the city’s food scene at its first-ever OpenTable Restaurant Awards. The winners…
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Hospitality Charity Launches Nationwide Fundraising Challenge To Tackle Industry Skills Shortages
The Springboard Charity is calling on hospitality businesses to rally together and run for a powerful cause in The Springboard Virtual Race 2026 – The Stadium Sprint,…
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Cost Crunch and Reduced Spending Claims More Than 300 Venues in a Single Quarter
Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are continuing to close at an alarming pace, with new figures showing more than three licensed venues disappearing every day…
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Tube Strikes Slash London Pub Revenues By 54%, As Hospitality Sector Faces Brunt Of Strike Action
This week’s Tube strikes have more than halved pub revenues across London, according to recent data. Industrial action this week has contributed to a sharp…
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Restaurants Return to Growth in March But Pub Sales Slow as Cost Fears Mount
Britain’s restaurant groups finished a difficult first quarter with modest like-for-like growth in March, the new NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The Tracker—produced by…
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