Year-End Sees Multiple Operator Celebrate Hat-Trick
In recognition of his 40 years in the pub industry and 20 years as a Star Pubs licensee, Donal Healy, managing director of The Healy…
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Antony Worrall Thompson’s Dismay at Former Pub’s Closure
High profile chef Antony Worrall Thompson has expressed his shock at the permanent closure of his former pub-restaurant, the Greyhound in Peppard, only 14 months…
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Welsh Govt Urged To Maintain Business Rates Relief
Ahead of the Welsh Budget, UKHospitality Cymru is calling for 40% business rates relief to be maintained for hospitality businesses. The trade body has said…
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Business Rates Relief Positive, But Major Employers Left Unsupported
The Scottish Government announced that it will introduce 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses paying the Basic Property Rate. This means businesses with a…
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Tom Kerridge Sounds Alarm On NI Hikes: A “Catastrophic” Impact On UK Hospitality
Tom Kerridge, the celebrated chef and restaurateur, has issued a stark warning about the severe impact of the UK government’s recent national insurance hike on…
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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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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…
Read more...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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