Back Hospitality to Solve NEETS Crisis, Sector’s Rising Stars Urge Government
The current generation of leading lights across hospitality have urged the Government to back the sector to create jobs and help solve the NEETs crisis,…
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Rocket Room to Open first Standalone Venue at Highcross Leicester
Activity bar brand Rocket Room is set open its second venue at Highcross Leicester this December. The 4,000 sq ft site, in St Peters Square,…
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Pubs, Cafés and High Street Businesses Set For Business Rates Relief In Budget
Thousands of pubs, cafés and independent high street businesses are expected to be lifted out of business rates altogether when the Chancellor delivers the Budget on 28 October, according to reports.
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The Good Apple Effect Launched to Tackle Misuse of Power and Bullying in Hospitality
A new industry initiative aimed at curbing the misuse of power and tackling bullying in hospitality has launched, with the aim of showing that a healthier workplace culture is also better for business.
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84% of Hospitality and Retail Candidates Have Abandoned a Job Application, New Research Reveals
New insight has revealed there is growing demand for faster, fairer and more flexible hiring, as the pressure on businesses to attract and retain frontline talent grows.
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“Act Before It’s Lost”: NTIA Demands Government Action to Protect Nightlife Heritage
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is urging the Government to strengthen protection for culturally significant venues and recognise the intangible cultural heritage they sustain…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announces Third Bat & Ball London Venue with £1 Million Investment in Tower Hill
Urban Pubs & Bars has announced the opening of its third Bat & Ball venue in London with a £1 million investment.London’s largest independent pub…
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Cut Alcohol Tax and Help British Businesses Get Back On Their Feet, Says WSTA
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is warning that an increase to alcohol tax at the Autumn Budget will be a major blow to businesses and consumers, who are already “on their knees”.
Read more...Hospitality Giants Pledge 100,000 Opportunities For Young People Outside Work And Education
Some of the biggest names in UK hospitality have committed to offering up to 100,000 opportunities to young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) over the next three years.
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Britain’s Late-Night Venues Disappearing at Twice the Rate of the Wider Market
14 night-time economy businesses are disappearing from Britain’s operating stock every week as NTIA warns that excluding nightclubs from targeted business rates relief risks deepening…
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Pictured (L-R): Allen Simpson, Chief Executive, UKHospitality; Adam Hyman, Founder, CODE Hospitality; chef Tom Kerridge; Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive, British Beer and Pub Association; Steve Alton, Chief Executive, British Institute of Innkeeping.
#VATsTheProblem Petition Submitted To 10 Downing Street
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has submitted the current progress of its petition to 10 Downing Street, with 401,250 people so far supporting its calls for 10% hospitality VAT.
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Card Spending Grows 2% in September, as Consumer Confidence Improves
Card spending rose 2.0 per cent year-on-year in September, just below August’s 2.1 per cent growth, and remaining below the latest CPIH inflation rate of…
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Runcorn’s Iconic Halfway House Set for Reopening Following £150,000 Transformation
The Halfway House on Halton Road in Runcorn is getting ready to unveil its stunning £150,000 makeover. Managed by mother-and-daughter duo Mandy Schon and Gemma…
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UK Bartenders’ Guild Announces the Return of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest for 2027
The UK Bartenders’ Guild announces the return of The Great Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Contest 2027, once again partnering with the Japan Sake and Shochu…
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Marston’s Profits to Beat Top End of Forecasts as Grandstand Drives Conversion Push
Marston’s expects to report underlying profit before tax above the top end of market expectations for the 2026 financial year, as it accelerates its pub…
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