BII Licensee of the Year 2023 Semi-Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their 12 Semi-Finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. Sponsored by fantastic partners…
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New Bill to Modernise Business Rates System
A new bill introduced today this week will support businesses by modernising the business rates system to incentivise property improvements and support more frequent revaluations….
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Travelodge Proposes Local Council Expansion Partnership
Budget hotel group Travelodge is writing to 220 local authorities across the UK topropose a joint development partnership aimed at stimulating regeneration and economic growth….
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“Inflation Only” Price Rise Would Lead to Business Failure and Job Losses
Leading trade body UKHospitality has hit out at the suggestion from the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey that businesses should not raise prices above…
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Wetherspoons Reveal Solid Results – But Challenges Remain
J D Wetherspoon has today announced results for the six months ending 29 January 2023: Like-for-like sales were up 13% compared to the same period last year…
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Energy Suppliers ‘Destroying Great British Pubs in Every Community’
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today written an open letter to Ofgem, demanding urgent action to tackle energy suppliers who are crippling fragile…
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Coffee Shops and Cafés Show Strongest Growth Potential in Food to Go
Lumina Intelligence’s latest market report on the food-to-go industry revealed that coffee shops and cafés are expected to see the strongest growth in share from…
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UK Foodservice Delivery Market Set to Reach £14.4 Billion in 2023
The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to reach a total value of £14.4 billion in 2023, according to Lumina Intelligence’s recently released Foodservice Delivery…
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Pubs Dread Cliff Edge With Energy Bills Set to Rise by Almost £20k From April 1st
British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) urges Government to ensure suppliers offer a renegotiation window for pubs and breweries locked into extortionate energy contracts. Pubs…
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Modest Growth and Falling Frequency in the UK’s Eating and Dining Out Market
The latest data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel (EDOP) reveals that the UK’s eating and drinking out market has experienced a modest…
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Demand for UK Hospitality Workers Soars by 46% — With Job Adverts in North East Doubling Since 2019
Demand for UK hospitality workers has risen by 46% compared to pre-pandemic levels – with the number of online job adverts for staff in the…
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UKHospitality Responds to Latest ONS Figures
UK inflation jumped unexpectedly in February after food prices surged at their highest rate for 45 years, while price increases in alcohol in pubs and…
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Hospitality Sector Well Represented Among More Than 100 Employers Signing Up to Become an Age-friendly Employer Within First 100 Days
More than 100 employers, including HM Treasury, the Department for Work and Pensions and a number of Marriott hotels, have joined the Centre for Ageing…
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RMT and Network Rail Reach Pay Agreement
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay offer from Network Rail. Thousands of rail workers including signalling staff voted by three…
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Parkdean Resorts Voices Support for Visit England’s English Tourism Week 2023
Parkdean Resorts has pledged its support to VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, an annual celebration of English tourism that highlights the importance, value, and vast contribution…
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