Strong Regional Performances on Mad Friday
The Oxford Partnership has reported strong regional sales on what has traditionally become known as “Mad Friday”. Whilst overall sales were marginally down versus the…
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Energy Ombudsman Extends Access to Small Businesses
Small businesses with up to 50 employees are now (from Thursday 19th December 2024) be eligible to access Energy Ombudsman’s independent dispute resolution services for…
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Spread Joy, Not Fear- Diners Urged To Be Kind To Hospitality Staff This Christmas
As the holiday season ramps up, HR services company UKG is urging party-goers to show kindness to frontline hospitality and food service workers who bear…
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Dalloway Terrace Receives Its First AA Rosette
Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury, a restaurant well known for its seasonal transformations from lush summer gardens to winter wonderlands, is proud to announce it…
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November Sales Solid For Restaurants and Pubs Ahead of Christmas
Britain’s hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.7% in November 2024, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The like-for-like…
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Chopstix Lays Out Strategy To Support 100 Neurodiverse Young People Into Work By 2027
Chopstix, the largest Asian-Inspired QSR brand in Europe, has launched an employment initiative which sets out to place 100 neurodiverse young people into work in…
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Hospitality Sector Faces Crisis as Insolvencies Soar
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has issued a stark warning about the perilous state of the hospitality sector as new…
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Research Reveals Sundays As The Top Booking Date For 2024
Latest insight from hospitality technology partner Zonal, reveals that 90% of the top booked dates for 2024 were Sundays, with only two exceptions: Valentine’s Day…
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UKHospitality Supports Plans To Provide Permanently Lower Business Rates For The Sector
Business rates continue to be a “barrier to investment” for the hospitality sector, leaving pubs “uniquely disadvantaged”, sector leaders told the Non-Domestic Rating Bill Committee….
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Restaurant Visits To Rebound This Christmas, But Consumer Spending Remains Low Amid Rising Costs
New research released today forecasts challenging times ahead for the hospitality industry, as rising costs and economic uncertainty are set to dampen Christmas spending. New…
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British Government’s “Direction” Forces Company Relocation To The US
UK-based Berlin-inspired Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise, Doner Shack, has made the defining decision to relocate its headquarters to Miami. With the UK hospitality industry…
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Drinks Sales Back In The Red After Weather Turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average…
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Calls For The Mandatory Display Of Food Hygiene Ratings In England Headlines Food Safety Conference
Continued calls for the mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England and the future of regulation in food standards were among the talking points…
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Cosy Club Owner Loungers Purchased By Fortress For £338m
Loungers PLC has agreed to the terms and conditions of a takeover by Fortress Investment Group, alongside reporting strong half-year results that underline the cafe…
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UK Restaurant Market Faces Modest Growth Amid Challenging Landscape, Reports Reveals
The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by +1.3% in 2024, reaching a total value of £19.0 billion. This growth is set to lag…
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