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Pub is The Hub to Help More pubs after Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
TGI Fridays UK Faces Uncertain Future as Administration Looms
Casual dining operator files notice of intention to appoint administrators weeks after ownership change The prospects for TGI Fridays’ UK operations have become increasingly uncertain…
Hilton Sparks Growth in West London with Expansion of Premium Economy Brand
Hilton has today announced the West London debut of its vibrant premium-economy brand, Spark by Hilton, with the signing of Spark by Hilton London Chiswick…
Card Spending Sees Greatest Fall since 2021 in November
Consumer card spending declined -1.1 per cent year-on-year in November – the greatest fall recorded since February 2021 (-9.5 per cent), and considerably lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.8 per cent. Amid ongoing consumer uncertainty, essential…
New Research Shows Growing Demand for Tech and Convenience in Pubs
More than half (55%) now say they lean towards pre-booking, ordering food and drinks digitally, and forming an orderly queue away from the counter (as opposed to the more traditional form of spreading out across the bar) when…
Craft Guild Of Chefs Opens Entries To 2026 British Culinary Championships
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced that entries are now open for the 2026 British Culinary Championships (BCC), which will take place on 27-28th…
Shepherd Neame Extends Charity Partnership
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is extending its successful partnership with current Charity of the Year, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex…
Government Unveils £820 Million Job Support Package For 18-24 Year Olds
Hospitality businesses will benefit from substantial government investment aimed at bringing young Universal Credit claimants into the workforce, following confirmation of an £820 million initiative…
Foodservice Price Inflation Eases As Seasonal Supply Improves
Food and drink prices in hospitality fell by 0.3% in October 2025, the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals….
Hospitality Business Rates Rises To Wipes More Than Half Of ‘Small Business Saturday’ Benefit
New analysis from UKHospitality reveals that small hospitality venues will see business rates bills rise by £318m over three years, which is more than half…
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Pub is The Hub to Help More pubs after Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
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From Lattes to Lettuce: M&S Shifts Focus from Café Culture to Fresh Food Retail
By Julie Gowland, Partner and Head of Licensing within the Regulatory and Corporate Defence Team at Birketts LLP (www.birketts.co.uk) Marks & Spencer’s decision to close…
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Northern Ireland – Bringing World-Class Food and Drink to Your Table
Northern Ireland’s drink industry is experiencing a dynamic resurgence, driven by a blend of heritage, innovation, and global ambition. With a growing number of distilleries…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Time to Spread the Cheer-Despite the Budget!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. A tweet we put up this week broke records for us in the number of views! Not earth-shattering news,…
