All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies dropped 24% from 306 in July 2026 to 233 in August 2026 and were…
Read more...The Falcon, located on High Street in Felixstowe, officially reopened on Friday 11th September following a transformational investment of more than £382,000.
Read more...Stats released today by The Insolvency Service reveal that administrations were 44% higher than in July 2026, and 60% higher than in August 2025. Administration numbers have been volatile in recent months, driven by over 250 connected companies in the Real Estate sector entering administration.
Read more...Butcombe Group has opened a new dedicated wedding and events venue, The Dovecote Barn, at The Methuen Arms in Corsham, Wiltshire, as the pub and…
Read more...Scotland’s licensed hospitality sector is contending with a fresh headwind as the growing popularity of weight-loss medications appears to be denting footfall in pubs, bars and restaurants, according to new research from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).
Read more...Pubs and other small and medium-sized hospitality businesses will need to have, or agree to install, a smart meter in order to sign up to…
Read more...Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has been recognised for its approach to people and culture at the 2026 HR in Hospitality Awards, with Group HR Director Heather Harris taking home the highly coveted HR Leader of the Year Award.
Read more...The latest British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) Member Survey shows that 75% of publicans stand ready to invest if taxes are reduced – but 2 in 5 expect to close if the tax burden rises yet again.
Read more...The Welsh Government has announced it will cut business rates for hospitality venues by 30% from April next year. Businesses with a rateable value below £51,000 will be eligible for the discount.
Read more...Hilton has announced a significant expansion to its value-focused brand Spark by Hilton with the signing of 10 hotels across the UK, boosting the brand’s…
Read more...The Government has indicated it is willing to reform the rules governing tied pub tenancies, potentially giving licensees more control over what they pay for…
Read more...Nearly half of all Pride events held across key European destinations—the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany— took place in four cities: Amsterdam, Madrid, London, and Cologne.
Read more...An unprecedented coalition of more than 800 hospitality businesses have come together as part of the #VATs TheProblem campaign to write an open letter to…
Read more...Following last week’s announcement by the government that Mayors across England will be handed the authority to charge visitors a new levy on overnight accommodation,…
Read more...Hotel demand held up over the summer, but consumers trying to keep cool during the heatwave pushed up utility costs and ate into profit margins, according to the RSM UK Hotels Tracker.
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