Sector Welcomes Regulator’s Promise To Act On Card Payment Fees
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is to act in the wake of steep hikes on card fees. The regulator’s market review revealed that between…
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Half Of Hospitality Operators Predict Higher Revenue Streams This Year, Despite Challenges
Half of hospitality operators (49%) predict that their revenue will be higher in 2025, compared to the previous year, despite well-publicised and ongoing market challenges….
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Pubs Face £60 Million A Year Recycling Costs Thanks To “Chaotic Rules”
Pubs are set to be charged twice for disposing of glass bottles under “chaotic” new EPR rules which will cost the sector an extra £60…
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UK On Trade Sees Significant Growth Driven by Six Nations and Favourable Weather
The UK hospitality sector experienced a strong weekend, with data from The Oxford Partnership’s Market Watch revealing notable increases in sales, footfall and draught beer…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Continues To Ease But Global Uncertainties Loom
The latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals a 19th consecutive month of decelerating year-on-year inflation in January…
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Iconic East Dulwich Tavern Reopens Following £1m Refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has announced the re-opening of the iconic East Dulwich Tavern following a £1 million…
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Hospitality Business Confidence Plunges To Lowest Levels In Two Years
Looming April cost increases have caused hospitality business confidence to plummet to its lowest level since October 2022, when inflation was at a 40-year high….
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Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Celebrates 50 Years with Expansion and New Distribution Centre
Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants is marking its 50th anniversary in the drinks industry, celebrating five decades of excellence, innovation, and commitment to providing high-quality…
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BrewDog Announces Leadership Changes as James Arrow Steps Down
Independent brewer and bar operator BrewDog has unveiled a shake-up in its leadership team, with James Arrow stepping down as chief executive. James Taylor, who…
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Hotel Staff Costs Jump In January Even Before Employers’ NIC Rise
Staff costs in the UK hotel sector jumped in January, hitting profits even before April’s rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) and National Minimum…
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Bistrot Pierre Group Sold Out of Pre-pack Administration, Saving Almost 400 Jobs
Restaurant group Bistrot Pierre has been sold in a pre-pack deal to investment vehicle Cherry Equity Partners in a deal that will see 158 jobs…
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Cider Worth £2bn To UK Pubs, Bars & Restaurants for the First Time
Cider has experienced a 5% value growth over the last two years and value sales have outstripped volume over the last 12 months The new…
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Areas Hardest Hit by Labour’s £1 BILLION Cut in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality Tax Discounts
The slashing of business rates discounts for embattled high streets, the length and breadth of England, will cost an extra £1.03 billion in tax for…
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Drinks Trade Unites To Push Back On Flawed Waste Packaging Scheme
The UK drinks trade has written to the Government highlighting “significant” concerns regarding the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR) and calling…
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BOXPARK Appoints Hospitality Leader & Innovator As New CEO
Hospitality and leisure group, BOXPARK has announced the appointment of industry leader and innovator Matt Snell as its new Chief Executive Office. With over 25…
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