‘New Approach’ Needed to Business Rates
Lack of action to address an outdated and costly business rates system is holding businesses back, UKHospitality Scotland said today. Responding to the Ministerial Statement…
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Hospitality Sector Bounces Back to Highest Growth Outlook in 12 Months
Almost two fifths of small businesses in the hospitality sector are predicting growth in the next three months (38%), more than twice the proportion compared…
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Small Firms in Hospitality & Retail in the “Crosshairs” as GDP falls in March
Responding to Office for National Statistics figures showing that GDP fell by 0.3% in March 2023 compared with the previous month, but rose by 0.1%…
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‘Significant’ Drop in Vacancies, but Shortages Continue to Hold Back Growth
The latest vacancy figures from the Office for National Statistic show that vacancies in hospitality fell by 22% over the last year and by 9%…
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Marston’s Report 10% Revenue Growth and Operating Profit Increase
Pub group Marston’s who operate 1,440 pubs has reported a 10.1% increase in revenue to £407m in its interim results for the 26 weeks to…
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Consumer Spending Grew Just 4.3% In April But Bank Holiday Fuels Hospitality Growth
Consumer card spending grew just 4.3 per cent year-on-year in April – less than half the latest CPIH inflation rate of 8.9 per cent but…
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Soft Drinks Sales Surge in First Quarter of 2023
CGA by NIQ’s data shows it has been a very strong start to 2023 for the soft drinks category. Sales surged past the £1bn mark…
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Closed-Loop Recycling: How to Implement in Business
By Nathan Gray, Head of Sustainability at Reconomy (www.reconomy.com) With many businesses rushing to consider their environmental impact, closed-loop recycling should be a process high…
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Coronation Fortnight Delivers a £205m Tourism Boost to London
London will receive a tourism boost worth over £205million during Coronation fortnight, helped by the arrival of 30,595 more overseas visitors than last year, research…
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Solid Easter Brings 7% Drinks Sales Growth
Easter holidays and decent weather helped managed On Premise venues achieve a 7% year-on-year increase in drinks sales over the three weeks to last Saturday…
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Trade Bodies Call for Urgent Government Intervention on Unfair Energy Costs and Contracts
Since the beginning of the energy crisis, members of the trade organisations have faced a raft of business-critical challenges, with 50% being forced into contracts…
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Half of UK Businesses Already Impacted by Climate Change
Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability to…
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80% of Hospitality Workers Want More Proactive Wellbeing Support from Employers
A new study finds a third of hospitality professionals reported excessive stress and anxiety over the last year – hospitality companies are being urged to…
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Hospitality Rising Helps Boost Appeal to Work in Hospitality by 14%
New research from Hospitality Rising, in partnership with research consultancy KAM, shows that 35% of UK adults say they would consider a career in hospitality,…
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Chain Restaurant Group Prezzo Closing 46 Sites
Prezzo is closing 46 unprofitable restaurants nationwide as part of the company’s “strategic review”. The Italian chain said around 810 jobs were at risk and…
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