Brewers Face Uphill Struggle As Tough New Costs Post Budget Threaten To Wipe Out Profits
British brewers will have to tackle a number of challenges after the Budget as tough new costs pile on the pressure, the British Beer and…
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All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Award-Winning Licensee Takes On Second Shepherd Neame Pub
Award-winning licensee Amy Glenie has just taken on her second Shepherd Neame pub – and this time her husband will be behind the bar. Amy,…
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UK Restaurant Market Faces Modest Growth Amid Challenging Landscape, Reports Reveals
The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by +1.3% in 2024, reaching a total value of £19.0 billion. This growth is set to lag…
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Quest To Find Best Social Club In The UK Nears Completion
Photo Caption: Top Left – Haydock Reading Room, St Helens, Bottom Left – Kettering Midland Band Social Club, Kettering Top Right – Firs Club, Codsall,…
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M&B Results Show Sales Growth Of 5% But Warns Of Increased Costs
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has released its full-year financial results for the 52 weeks ended 28 September 2024. The group made the comments within its…
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Government Unveils £240m Get Britain Working Plan
Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall today unveiled a series of sweeping reforms as part of the government’s effort to achieve an 80 per cent…
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Meetings Industry Association Unveils Essential Martyn’s Law Guidance for Business Events Sector
To provide clarity for the sector, the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) has produced a practical guide to help the business meetings and events industry navigate…
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Budget Costs Overshadow Employment Rights Bill Impact
UKHospitality has said the cost of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions will have a far more immediate impact on employment than changes to employment…
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Budget Harm Shows Why Industrial Strategy Must Include Foundation Sectors
The impact of the Budget on sectors like hospitality demonstrates the risks of focusing only on a small number of high economic productivity sectors UKHospitality…
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Scottish Hospitality Set To Pay Up To 70% More In Business Rates Than England
New analysis from UKHospitality Scotland reveals that Scottish hospitality businesses will be significantly worse off than their English counterparts, if the Scottish Government doesn’t act…
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The Burnt Chef Project Launches Global Whistleblowing Service
The Burnt Chef Project has launched a new Whistleblowing Service, a global initiative designed to support businesses in the hospitality industry. Following the commencement of…
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Inflation Rises To 2.3% As Energy Costs Increase
An increase in energy prices pushed UK inflation to its highest rate for six months, according to figures released today [November 20] The inflation rate,…
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Baby Boomers Planning A Boozy December And Eating Out On Christmas Day More Popular Than Ever, Reveals Survey
Party-loving Brits are as determined as ever to go out and enjoy themselves this Christmas, drinking as much as they did last year and spending…
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The UK Ranks Among Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2025, Above Thailand, Turkey and Greece: SiteMinder Report
SiteMinder, the hotel distribution and revenue platform, has released SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2025, the largest survey globally on accommodation, revealing that the UK has…
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Chancellor Fails At The First Hurdle To Listen To Business Says WSTA
The new Government’s recent decision to raise alcohol duty by RPI has been described as “counterproductive” and “a real kick in the teeth” by the…
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