77% of NTE Businesses say Late Night Levy Should be Abolished says Survey
Following the launch of a Home Office Consultation into late night levy charges aimed at increasing its use by local authorities. Over three quarters (77%)…
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BBPA Calls for Urgent Inquiry into Poor Conduct by Energy Suppliers
The British Beer and Pub Association has today called on Chairs of Treasury and Business Select Committees to conduct an urgent inquiry into worrying reports…
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Local Community Pub Reopens Following £120,000 Investment
The Keynsham Courtyard, formally The Wine Bar, a local community pub in Keynsham, Bristol will reopen on Friday 3rd of February following a significant £120,000…
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CAMRA Backs Calls for Investigation into Energy Companies’ Treatment of Pubs
Commenting on the British Beer and Pub Association’s request that the House of Commons Treasury Committee and Business Committee conduct an urgent inquiry into the…
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Bidcorp UK Secures Thomas Ridley Foodservice as Second Acquisition in 2023
After the announcement about the acquisition of Harvest Fine Foods last week, Bidcorp UK has today further strengthened its portfolio of brands with the acquisition…
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Fullers Salles Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels but Industrial Cation Costing Estimated £4million
London pub group Fuller’s has reported like-for-like sales up 20% for the 43 weeks to 21 January 2023, and at 97% against the same period…
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Wetherspoon Named a Top Employer for the 18th Time
Wetherspoon has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2023. It is the 18th time that Wetherspoon has been…
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Considerations When Making Hospitality Innovations Fit For Purpose
By Sarah Brewster, Director at Stonehouse Court, a hotel nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, close to Stroud. (www.stonehousecourt.co.uk) In today’s financial climate, opportunities for…
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‘A Soft Target For Fraud’: Mitigating Risk In The Hotel Industry
Brian Kinsella, Senior Regional Fraud Manager at global payments provider Elavon (www.elavon.com), shares common scenarios hotels may face during the booking process and ways businesses…
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What Will Drive the Hospitality Industry in 2023?
By Joe Heather, General Manager, UK&I at Deliverect As we leave 2022 and move more deeply into 2023, there’s no doubt that the hospitality industry…
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Energy Predictions for 2023: On-site Generation, Energy Optimisation and a Renewed Commitment to Net-Zero Are Key in 2023
By Tim Ross, Commercial Director at Advantage Utilities (www. advantageutilities.com) 19th January, 2023 – Following the Government announcing the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme to…
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Breweries and Pubs are on the Road to Net Zero
Breweries and pubs across the UK have started the New Year with green ambition and are sharing the ways in which they are innovating to…
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Energy Crisis and Cost Spiral Drive Hospitality Closures Above Covid-Hit 2021
Unprecedented inflation in energy bills and other costs led to a net decline of 1,611 licensed premises in the fourth quarter of 2022, the new…
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Cyrus Todiwala Announces Permanent Closure of Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen at Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH has revealed that Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, his restaurant in Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, has now permanently closed,…
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Hospitality Toasts Best December in Three Years..
..but real term sales lag pre-COVID Britain’s leading managed pub, bar and restaurant groups enjoyed their best December trading in three years, the new Coffer…
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