Nearly-Flat GDP Growth Is Reflection Of Difficult Trading Conditions, Says Small Firms
The Government must now make good on its statements that growth is its number one priority – its recent call for regulators to put forward…
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Calls to Reduce VAT in Hospitality Revived in Parliament
The debate surrounding VAT reductions for the UK hospitality sector was reignited in Parliament this week as MP Emma Lewell-Buck questioned Chancellor Rachel Reeves on…
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Stonegate Group Reports Record-Breaking Festive Trading
Stonegate Group has announced a strong trading performance over the recent festive period, with several of its brands achieving record-breaking results. The group’s managed pubs…
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Registered Company Insolvencies Decrease To 23,872, As Of 2024
According to the latest government statistics, the number of registered company insolvencies across the UK has decreased to 23,872, reflecting a reduction of 5% compared…
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Scottish Budget Leaves Thousands Of Venues Worse Off
Hospitality venues in Scotland will be left worse off than their UK counterparts as a result of the SNP Government’s spending plans, UK Hospitality Scotland…
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Outlet ‘Churn’ Keeps Hospitality Vibrant Despite Closures
New openings continue to flow into hospitality despite thousands of closures in the last few years, CGA by NIQ’s RISE solution shows. The data points…
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Pub Operator Young’s Unveil Strong Festive Trading Results
Pub operator Young’s is the latest pub company to reveal a strong trading performance over the festive season. In a statement the company says it…
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Pub Cultures ‘Matching’ Event Launches Unique Creative Partnerships
A unique event was held at Board in the Southampton recently to match pub owners with local artists. Southampton Forward’s Pub Cultures project wants to…
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Shropshire Pub Taken From Failing Local to Best in the UK in Under a Decade
The Bailey Head in Oswestry, Shropshire has been named the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) overall Pub of the Year for the first time. The…
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Individual Restaurants Strengthens Leadership Team And Announces Record-Breaking Sales
Neve Rabbou joins the Executive Board as Group Sales and Marketing Director Individual Restaurants has announced the appointment of Neve Rabbou as Group Sales and…
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Hospitality Drives November Economic Growth
The UK economy experienced a slight return to growth in November, marking the first increase in three months. However, the 0.1% rise fell short of…
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UK Inflation Dips Slightly in December Amid Falling Hotel & Restaurant Costs
The UK’s inflation rate saw an unexpected decline in December, marking its first drop in three months. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),…
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Regulators Must Get On-Board With Small Business Growth Agenda
The Federation of Small Businesses has written to seven of the UK’s regulators with a set of measures to unlock small business growth. The regulators…
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Treasury Has Lost Half A Million Pounds A Day Since Double Digit Tax Hike On Scotch
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch Whisky and other spirits was increased…
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Tourism Sidelined In Plans For Visitor Levy Funds
UKHospitality Cymru has said the current plans for a visitor levy fund in Wales are too broad and include no specific ring-fencing of funds to…
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