Developers Flout Vital Pub Protection Regulations in a Third of Pub Closures
Shock pub closure figures released by consumer group the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) show a third of pub losses happen without the required planning…
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Yorkshire Pub Stuff Undertakes Major Refurbishment with Star
Multiple operator Yorkshire Pub Stuff Ltd is taking the lease on the Major Oak, Arnold, and embarking on a joint £325,000 investment with Star Pubs…
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Small Business Confidence Stalls In Q2 Following Base Rate Hikes
Downbeat economic conditions in the second quarter dampen upswing in confidence registered in the first quarter, but medium-term optimism recovers among small firms • The…
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Tips For Negotiating A Commercial Lease
By Paul Davies, Head of Commercial Property at Harper James (www.harperjames.co.uk), shares some practical tips for those looking to negotiate a lower rent payment. Whether…
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Why Hospitality Contact Centres Need to Plan, Schedule, and Forecast Differently
By Nathan Stearns, Vice President, Product Management, WEM, NICE (www.nice.com) In an industry where many customers expect 24/7 service, the contact centre is indispensable. With…
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Chasing Debt: Challenges and Options
By Jason Smalley, Lawyer at The Legal Director (www.thelegaldirector.co.uk) According to a recent survey by financial comparison website, NerdWallet, 55% of SMEs in the UK…
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Draft Anti-Terror Bill Focus On Venue Capacity Fails To Address Real Risk Of Terror Attacks, Home Affairs Committee Warns
Onerous new anti-terror regulations could place small businesses and voluntary organisations at risk of closure but fail to make a difference to public safety, the…
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Hospitality Investors Maintain Confidence Amongst Uncertain Times
A survey of major global investors has demonstrated an overall positive outlook for the hospitality sector, despite macro-economic challenges. Whilst the overall index score in…
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NTIA Criticise Government For Not Reacting Fast Enough To Energy Crisis
The energy regulator OFGEM has announced a series of reforms to address the current crisis in the energy sector. The reforms will be released in…
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Ofgem Announces New Customer Service Rules For Businesses
Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Wednesday 26 July) proposed a series of reforms to further improve standards of customer service for both businesses and households….
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Hospitality Loses One In 18 Sites In Latest 12 Months, As Costs Crisis Bites
In the latest 12 months, Britain has lost around one in 18 of its licensed premises – that’s 5,736 pubs, hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes…
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Blind Tiger Inns Invests And Expands With Star
North West pub operator, Blind Tiger Inns, is taking the leases on two new pubs with Star Pubs & Bars – The Argyll & Sutherland…
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Hospitality Alliances Announce Partnership to “Accelerate Change” in the Global Hospitality Industry
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), the network for responsible hospitality, and Travalyst, the sustainable tourism non-profit and coalition of travel and technology companies, have…
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Rising Energy Prices Force Southampton Pub Closure
A popular Southampton Pub is to close its doors permanently next month citing rising energy costs and high rents. In a heartfelt statement on Facebook…
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Admiral Taverns Invests Over £10 Million Into Its Community Pubs
Admiral Taverns has invested more than £10 million into upgrading its community pubs throughout the first half of 2023. The group, which owns almost 1,500…
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