Mixed Reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
While Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn statement has brought welcome relief to the sector the Chancellor has yet again failed to support the High Street through…
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Pubs and Restaurants to Save on Average £11,728 to £16,507 In Business Rates
The freezing of the small business rates multiplier for another year coupled with the extension of the 75% discount for occupied retail, leisure and hospitality…
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The Chancellor’s Alcohol Duty Hikes Are Losing the Treasury Cash and Putting Businesses at Risk
Wine and spirit businesses are calling on the Chancellor to freeze alcohol duty at the Autumn Statement later today after latest data shows a worrying…
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Confidence in Hospitality Sector Climbs Again Despite Cost Challenges and Rates Threat
The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and…
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New Research Highlights the Impact the Cost-of-Living Crisis is Having on Businesses
A new UK report by bakery products manufacturer, Baker & Baker shows the significant impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on businesses such as bakeries,…
Read more...Support Pubs in the Autumn Statement or More Pubs Will Close Chancellor Warned
The Campaign for Pubs has urged the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to announce meaningful direct support for pubs in the Autumn Statement to support pubs through…
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Stonegate Group Celebrates Energy Reduction Strides Across Sites
Stonegate Group recently celebrated the huge efforts made by General Managers, Craft Union Operators, and their teams in reducing energy usage in their pubs, bars…
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Autumn Statement – Chancellor Has One Last Chance to Come Good on Election Promise
The Chancellor must freeze the business rates multiplier for all sizes of businesses when he gives his Autumn Statement this week, or the High Street…
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London Business Leaders Sleep Out to Fight Homelessness
Today (Monday 20th November 2023), over 140 CEOs and business leaders across London, including some of the capital’s most prominent hospitality figures, will give up…
Read more...Drinks Sales Flat Again Ahead of Christmas Run-In
More wet weather kept On Premise drinks sales flat in the first full week of November, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker….
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Shepherd Neame Expands Estate With Acquisition Of Historic Seafront Pub
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of historic seafront pub The Ship Inn in Herne Bay….
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Ex-Greene King Assistant Managers Open Second Hive Pub After £450k Investment
Greene King Pub Partners has opened another Hive Pub, taking the total number of Hive Pubs to 43. The Inn for a Penny in Carlton,…
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The Piano Works Partners with Nightcap in Covent Garden Move
London’s non-stop, audience requested live music venue The Piano Works West End, is moving to Covent Garden this month. Re-opening at a brand-new location within…
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Hospitality Leaders Call For ‘Urgent Government Action’ In Autumn Statement
Tom Kerridge, Tom Aikens, Monica Galetti and Jodie Kidd join forces with a host of leading hospitality CEOs to back a letter asking the Chancellor…
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Proposed Measures in Kings Speech will Deepen Divide Between Policing and Late Night Economy says NTIA
The King’s Speech has set the stage for a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, and as we look ahead, concerns are mounting over whether…
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