Editor’s Viewpoint: A Long-Overdue Licensing “Revolution”
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. It’s rare that I start an editorial with genuine enthusiasm about government action affecting our sector, but this week’s…
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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.
Government Backs Licensing Reforms to Drive Hospitality Growth
The government has announced its commitment to implementing a comprehensive package of licensing reforms following recommendations from a joint industry-government taskforce, in moves that could…
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Crackdown Unveiled In Plan To Back Small Businesses
Small businesses across the UK will benefit from the most comprehensive support package in a generation, as the government launches a bold new plan to…
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CrowdedHouse Announces Launch Date for Summer 2025
Leeds’ most anticipated new venue, CrowdedHouse, will open its doors on Thursday 31 July. Located in Trinity Leeds’ top spot, CrowdedHouse boasts multiple levels, rooms…
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Weekend of Sport Drives Major Uplift in On Trade Sales
New data from The Oxford Partnership’s Market Watch data reveals that the UK On Trade enjoyed a significant sales surge over the recent weekend, fuelled…
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Employer NIC Increases Already Having A Monumental Impact On UK Tax
The latest analysis from the Global Payroll Alliance (GPA) reveals that HMRC has collected 5% more tax receipts in the first six months of 2025…
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HMRC Target Tax-Avoiding Restaurants And Takeaways In “Naming And Shaming” Campaign
HMRC is cracking down on tax-avoiding restaurants and takeaways, naming and shaming 98 restaurant businesses in a single day, says UHY Hacker Young, the national…
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Continued Demand and Resilience in the UK Pub & Restaurant Market Amid Challenging Economic Landscape
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has launched its Pubs & Restaurants Market Review, which reflects on activity, trends and challenges faced by hospitality…
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Turning The Tables: How UK Restaurants And Bars Can Thrive In 2025, And What Lies Ahead In 2026
By Mark Edwards, audit partner and head of Leisure & Hospitality at BDO (https://www.bdo.co.uk) The UK’s restaurant and bar sector stands at a pivotal moment….
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UK Consumers To Spend £30m At Hospitality Venues Over Women’s Euros Quarter-Final
UK hospitality venues are forecast to see 1.9 million consumers head through their doors to watch the Women’s Euros Quarter-finals, according to a new report….
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Inflation Surprise Sends Ripples Through Business Confidence as Industry Ramps Up Calls for Government Action
UK inflation has surged to 3.6% in the year to June — a sharp rise from May and well above the Bank of England’s 2%…
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Worcestershire Operator Takes on Second Star Pubs Lease
Worcestershire licensee, Chris Madin has taken on his second Star Pubs lease, The Boot in Flyford Flavell, near Worcester. Having run the pub on a…
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More Small Businesses Expect to Shrink Than Grow for First Time Says FSB
FSB’s latest SBI survey found that the proportion of small businesses expecting to contract, sell or close outnumbered the percentage hoping to grow. The share…
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Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Cuts Will Cost Hospitality Employers Millions In Increased Training Costs
New research today reveals that the government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships for apprentices aged over 21 from January next year…
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Brunning and Price Come to Blacknest, Alton
Brunning and Price have announced the acquisition of the Jolly Farmer in Blacknest. It will be in good company as Brunning and Price also own…
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