Interest Rates Are A Business Straitjacket As FSB Urges Government To Raise VAT Threshold
The Bank of England has shocked economists and investors by raising interest rates half a percentage point to 5% – the highest level since 2008….
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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.
“Stagflation” Stopping Sector from Realising Full Potential say Leaders
The rate of price rises has remained at 8.7% in May despite expectations of a fall, according to official figures released yesterday (June 21). The…
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Pub Closures at Fastest Pace in a Decade as Rising Interest Rates and Energy Bills Take Toll
Pubs are closing at the fastest rate ten years, with analysts warning that of further closures, new research has revealed. 200 pub businesses entered insolvency…
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Hilton Boss Steve Cassidy To Become Chair Of UK Hospitality
Steve Cassidy, Managing Director, Hilton UK & Ireland, will take over as Chair this week from Steve Richards, CEO of Parkdean Resorts, who moves to…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Jumps Back Above 20% in April
Price increases had begun to slow in the first quarter of this year, and inflation dipped below 20% in March for the first time since…
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JMW Solicitors And Sacha Lord Join Forces To Fight For Compensation From Energy Companies
JMW Solicitors is planning to launch legal action against energy supply giants – including British Gas, EDF and Scottish Power – on behalf of hundreds…
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SLTA Calls For ‘Grown-Up’ Approach To DRS – ‘Leaving Politics Out Of It’
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has welcomed the news that Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until at least October 2025, giving…
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Cumbrian Businesses Dominate Visitengland Awards For Excellence
Cumbrian tourism operators dominated last night’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, scooping three coveted ‘Gold’ awards AND four ‘Silver’ awards. The prestigious awards have been running…
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UK Hospitality Comments On Outcome Of Cbi Extraordinary General Meeting
In response to the outcome of a confidence vote by CBI members, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls, said: “Over the past few months, UKHospitality has…
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Trade Associations Make Plea To Save Small Firms Being Wiped Out By Energy Costs
Trade associations representing high-street businesses including pubs, breweries, hairdressers, local shops and other small businesses have today written to the Chair of the newly formed…
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Independent Hotels In The UK Well-Positioned Heading Into Summer Season
From January to April 2023, hotels in the UK recorded a rise of 23% in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) compared to the same period…
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Suffolk Restaurant And Bar, The Mill, Gains Safety Accreditation
The Mill Restaurant and Bar in Stowmarket has become the first in Suffolk to be accredited under the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI)….
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Pubs Code Adjudicator’s Tied Tenants Survey Shines A Light On Pub Co And Tenant Relationships
PCA issues findings from annual survey, with Marston’s coming out as the top performer across the board The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has issued the…
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The Crown Inn, Upton, Celebrates Recognition by the Michelin Guide
The Crown Inn, Upton, prides itself in being an award-winning traditional, rural pub/restaurant with a reputation for serving Michelin quality food using seasonal and local…
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New Appointment At Brakspear To Bolster Team Development
Pub operator Brakspear has appointed Simone Brown to a newly-created Head of People role, as the company looks to bolster the attraction, engagement, retention and…
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