Quarter Of Hospitality Has Run Out Of Money, As Vat Cut Tops Priority Asks
The stark new survey results show that a quarter of hospitality businesses have no cash reserves and a further 29% have less than three months’…
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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.
Mayors of the North Unite with Sector at NTIA Summit to Call for Industry VAT Cut in Spring Budget
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) hosted its third Night Time Economy Summit at the iconic Freight Island in Manchester on 8th and 9th of…
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Wetherspoon Raises Prices as Costs Increase
Wetherspoon has increased its prices for the second time in six months as costs continue to increase. Wetherspoon said in a statement: “Most prices in…
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£400,000 Investment to Transform The Big Jug on Claypath, Durham
North East operators, Craig and Stacey Wright, have added a third pub to their portfolio, The Big Jug on Claypath in Durham. They are undertaking…
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Small Firms Issue Warning On Jobs and Hours Ahead of Spring Budget
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that more small firms are looking to reduce rather than increase headcount for the first time since…
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Scotland Raises Minimum Unit Pricing by 30%
The cost of buying alcohol in Scotland is set to rise again after SNP ministers confirmed a new minimum unit price of 65p. Shona Robison,…
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Six-Week Martyn’s Law Consultation Launched
A consultation has opened on new laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. The new laws will scale…
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Tough January For Drinks Sales After Consumers Tighten Spending
Britain’s pubs and bars have closed a difficult January with a third successive week of negative year-on-year sales. Average sales in managed venues in the…
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Allen Simpson Appointed Deputy Chief Executive of UKHospitality
Allen Simpson has joined UKHospitality from London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s tourism, inward investment and city marketing agency, where he served as Executive…
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Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Group, The Alchemist, to Open New Sites Following £15m Loan from OakNorth
OakNorth, the digital bank has provided a £15m loan to creative cocktail bar and restaurant group, The Alchemist, to support the roll-out of new sites…
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Henry’s Smokehouse Opens Its Doors: Lancashire’s Newest Pub & Grill
Henry’s Smokehouse, a new family-run pub and grill in Kirkham, has officially opened its doors for business in Lancashire today (February 2). The restaurant, located…
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Bumper Christmas for London Hotels as Occupancy Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels For First Time
London hotel occupancy overtook pre-pandemic levels for the first time in December 2023, marking a strong end to the year for the industry, according to…
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30 Leading Hospitality Companies Set to Attend the Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase at the House of Commons
Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions, Jo Churchill and Minister of State for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, Kevin Hollinrake will be addressing…
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MPs Back Calls To Support Hospitality Businesses
MPs from across Parliament have called for measures to support the sector and demonstrated their backing of UKHospitality’s key asks. In a Westminster Hall…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announce £6.4m Group Profitability As Londoners Make A Welcome Return To Pubs And Restaurants
London pub and dining group, Urban Pubs & Bars (“UPB”) has announced group EBITDA of £6.4m for the financial year-ended April 30, 2023, an improvement of 11 per cent versus the prior year. The leisure…
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