High Demand for Night-Time Economy, but Late Night Levy Must Go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of…
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Fullers Salles Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels but Industrial Cation Costing Estimated £4million
London pub group Fuller’s has reported like-for-like sales up 20% for the 43 weeks to 21 January 2023, and at 97% against the same period…
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Night Time Economy Adviser Calls for Urgent Inquiry into Withheld Energy Support for Hospitality Sector
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has called for an urgent inquiry into evidence of withheld energy support for the struggling…
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What Will Drive the Hospitality Industry in 2023?
By Joe Heather, General Manager, UK&I at Deliverect As we leave 2022 and move more deeply into 2023, there’s no doubt that the hospitality industry…
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Hospitality Toasts Best December in Three Years..
..but real term sales lag pre-COVID Britain’s leading managed pub, bar and restaurant groups enjoyed their best December trading in three years, the new Coffer…
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‘Name and Shame’ – OFGEM Urged to Call Out Worst Behaving Energy Suppliers
Since the Government introduced its energy support package for businesses, UKHospitality has continued to raise the reckless behaviour of energy suppliers offering rates well above…
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Tamworth Tap is Named the Best Pub in the Country by CAMRA
An impressive brewpub located in a 16th century shop front falling within the shadow of Tamworth’s historic Norman castle has been named the best pub…
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Arc Inspirations Announces Sheffield First with New Landmark Venue
Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of award-winning venues into a new city with the introduction of Manahatta, Sheffield….
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“Community Ties” Changed Since Lockdown Survey Reveals
Almost half of Brits admit to feeling lonely once a week or more since lockdown ended, according to new national research. The study, conducted by…
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Popular Pudsey Pub Re-Opens After Three Year Closure
A Pudsey pub closed since January 2020 is set to reopen following a £370,000 investment. The refurbishment will turn The Bankhouse on Bankhouse Lane into…
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High Demand for Live Music in Pubs and Bars Report Reveals
Live music can help pubs and bars generate extra sales in 2023, according to a new report from research consultancy CGA by NielsenIQ and live…
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Drinks Sales End 2022 on a High but Trail Pre-COVID December
Britain’s On Premise overcame the cost-of-living crisis and rail strikes to substantially grow drinks sales year-on-year in December—but trading remained well below the last pre-COVID…
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Government “Must Go Further” to Encourage Low and No Alcohol Uptake, Urges Portman Group
The government is being urged to do more to encourage the uptake of low & no alcohol drinks and launch a consultation on low-alcohol descriptors….
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NTIA Says 20% of Festive Trade Lost with Over 50% of Businesses Fighting for Survival
Following the Festive Period the NTIA have carried out a Flash Poll of 200 Members to evaluate the impact of the current crises on NTE…
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Total Costs of Rail Strikes to Hospitality Sector Set to Reach £2.5b
The cost of rail strikes to the hospitality sector is set to reach a total of £2.5 billion since industrial action began in June 2022,…
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