Hospitality Insolvencies Fall But Operators Aren’t In The Clear Yet
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food service insolvencies decreased by 17% in March 2024 (to 280, from 338 in February) and were also…
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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.
High Street Rental Auctions Can Drive Investment And Regeneration
New powers will be introduced which will see communities combat empty shops regenerating high streets and will be in force by the summer, the government…
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CAMRA Disappointed With Government Response To The Consultation On High Street Rental Auctions
Commenting on the publication of the Government response to the consultation on High Street Rental Auctions, CAMRA’s Pub and Club Campaigns Director, Gary Timmins said:…
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Consumers Feeling The Pinch: High Cost-Of-Living Drives Key Swings In Consumer Behaviour
The cost of living continues to drive significant consumer behaviour change as restaurants and brands will be forced to adapt if they want to protect…
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Iconic 45 Storey HSBC Tower Could Become Hotel In 2027
The HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf may be the latest London skyscraper to be repurposed as a hotel when the bank hands back the keys…
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Do Some Good With The £760m Of Loose Change Campaign Urges
The average Brit has up to £26.99 in loose change or forgotten cash lying around their house, according to new figures from pub company and…
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Travel and Tourism Exports Help Drive Growth
Travel was the single biggest change in exports in the first quarter of 2024, helping contribute to GDP growth. Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality,…
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New First Minister Invited to Their Local to Discuss the Future of Scottish Pubs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) invites the new First Minister of Scotland for a drink to discuss the future of the nation’s pubs. The…
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Hospitality Ready To Invest And Grow, But Rising Costs Remain A Barrier
A joint survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association, Hospitality Ulster and the British Institute of Innkeeping showed that pubs and hospitality venues…
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Brewers Save “Vital Part of British Brewing History”
Thornbridge Brewery have worked with Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) to save a Burton Union set and in doing so ensure that a vital part…
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Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin Celebrate Well Grounded Partnership and 2024 Barista Graduates
Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin, together with social enterprise Well Grounded, have celebrated the achievements of the 2024 cohort of Specialty Barista…
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The Ivy to Open Restaurant in Liverpool City Centre
Image ©Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence. Iconic London eaterie, The Ivy, is set to open in Liverpool, with a…
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Labour Needs to Come Clean on Its Business Rates Strategy Says Colliers
The Labour party has recently announced to “breathe new life” into high streets, unveiling a five-point plan including reforming business rates and tougher laws on…
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Will The Weather Play Ball For The Trade This Early May Bank Holiday Weekend?
The hospitality sector is hoping for a repeat of 2023 is bank holiday uplift in sales. Last year the weather didn’t quite behave as we’d…
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Marketing- Effective Ways to Promote Your Business
By Catherine Storey, Founder and Director of Freshbat Marketing (www.freshbat.com) There are more options than ever when it comes to marketing your hospitality business; but…
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