Fresh Train Strikes to Heap Further Pain on Hospitality
New rail strikes announced by the union Aslef will impact the start of the busy summer period, UKHospitality said today, as it urged all parties…
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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.
Failing Councils Should See Planning Fee Freeze
Annual increases to planning fees should be contingent on the performance of the planning authority, UKHospitality said today. In response to proposals that planning fees…
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More Bill Discounts for Energy and Trade Intensive Sectors
Some businesses could see their bills slashed by as much as 20% off predicted wholesale prices, thanks to further government support launched 26 April for…
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Half of UK Businesses Already Impacted by Climate Change
Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability to…
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80% of Hospitality Workers Want More Proactive Wellbeing Support from Employers
A new study finds a third of hospitality professionals reported excessive stress and anxiety over the last year – hospitality companies are being urged to…
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Hospitality Rising Helps Boost Appeal to Work in Hospitality by 14%
New research from Hospitality Rising, in partnership with research consultancy KAM, shows that 35% of UK adults say they would consider a career in hospitality,…
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Chain Restaurant Group Prezzo Closing 46 Sites
Prezzo is closing 46 unprofitable restaurants nationwide as part of the company’s “strategic review”. The Italian chain said around 810 jobs were at risk and…
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Star Announces Ambition to Operate Net Zero Estate by 2040
HEINEKEN-owned Star Pubs & Bars has announced its ambition to decarbonise its estate of 2,400 pubs by 2040. The journey to net zero will be…
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Easter Weekend Boom for Hospitality Industry
Bookings up 14% for Easter weekend as consumers defy the cost-of-living crisis to celebrate the first bank holiday of the year Hospitality technology provider, Zonal,…
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Ofgem Moving at Glacial Pace, but Urgent Action Needed to Save Businesses
Ofgem’s lack of urgency in enforcing a fair and sustainable energy market for business customers is putting hundreds of thousands of businesses in villages, towns…
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‘No End in Sight’ – Businesses Unable to Cope with Sustained Inflation
New data today showing food service price inflation remains above 20%1, coupled with rising energy costs and a lack of support, signals the need for…
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Business Rates Bill Won’t Solve Hospitality Sector Issues
Business Rates Experts Feel the Bill Does Not Go Far Enough and Query New Obligations and Possible Fines Imposed on the Ratepayer the government’s proposed…
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Businesses Urged to Sign Up to New Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise
More than 30 leading businesses1, including Big Table Group, Greene King, Parkdean Resorts and Revolution Bars, have helped launch the new campaign by signing up…
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Government Launches Campaign to Help Businesses Drive Down Energy Bills
A new government campaign has been launched to help organisations save money on their energy bills by improving energy efficiency The campaign, targeted at small…
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Sacha Lord Urges Ofgem to Launch Intervention to Prevent Business Closures
Calls for Ofgem to Investigate Extortionate Exit Fees in Hospitality Industry Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has called on Ofgem…
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