Whitbread to Cut 3,800 Jobs Citing Rising Costs
The parent company of Premier Inn has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 3,800 roles across the UK and Ireland, as part of…
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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.
Michael Clitheroe FIH appointed to Institute of Hospitality Board of Trustees
The Institute of Hospitality has announced the appointment of Michael Clitheroe FIH CMgr MCMI, to its Board of Trustees for a three-year term, running from…
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1 In 3 Can’t Afford A Night Out: Despite 85% Of 18-35 Year Old’s Backing Nightlife As Costs And Taxes Bite
Young people still want to go out, but cost of living pressures and rising costs are shutting them out. Britain’s young people haven’t fallen out…
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Calorie Labelling Law Shows Limited Impact on Consumer Choices, Study Finds
A major new study examining England’s mandatory calorie labelling policy has found no clear evidence that the measure has significantly altered consumer purchasing behaviour in…
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Pub-Goers Tighten Their Wallets As Consumer Confidence Drops
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has released the results of a flash survey, highlighting a fresh wave of challenges in the sector as consumers…
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Bakewell Community Pub Revamped Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Bulls Head in Youlgreave, was officially revamped on Friday 17th April, following a combined investment of £90,000 from experienced licensees, Donna…
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UK’s Best Restaurants, Pubs & Bars Revealed at the Casual Dining Awards 2026
The UK’s best pub, bar, and restaurant operators were announced at the prestigious Casual Dining Awards 2026, which took place this week at the London…
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Cost Crunch and Reduced Spending Claims More Than 300 Venues in a Single Quarter
Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are continuing to close at an alarming pace, with new figures showing more than three licensed venues disappearing every day…
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Stonegate Steps Up Investment Drive with 160 Pub Upgrades Completed
Stonegate Group has reported significant progress in its ongoing investment programme, completing 160 development projects across its leased and tenanted arm, Pub Partners, during the…
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Tube Strikes Slash London Pub Revenues By 54%, As Hospitality Sector Faces Brunt Of Strike Action
This week’s Tube strikes have more than halved pub revenues across London, according to recent data. Industrial action this week has contributed to a sharp…
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New Research Reveals A Collapse In Travel Bookings Beyond The Middle East
Travel marketing agency Propellic has released its latest Travel Marketing Index: Special Intelligence Briefing, The Impact of the 2026 Middle East Conflict on Travel Marketing….
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Restaurants Return to Growth in March But Pub Sales Slow as Cost Fears Mount
Britain’s restaurant groups finished a difficult first quarter with modest like-for-like growth in March, the new NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The Tracker—produced by…
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New Pubwatch in Chingford
Publicans took an important step toward in strengthening community safety and collaboration with the successful launch of the area’s first Pubwatch meeting; hosted at The…
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Young’s Reports Strong Full-Year Trading as Cubitt House Acquisition Completes
Young’s, the premium managed pub and bedroom operator, has reported a robust trading performance for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2026, with total managed…
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Spirits Sector Responds to £94m Fall in UK Spirits Duty Revenue
Eight trade bodies representing the spirits sector have written to the Chancellor warning of serious financial harm caused by recent tax increases. The warning comes…
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