“Recession” Forecast for UK Economy
UK economy expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 – IMF The UK economy will contract and perform worse than other advanced…
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Business
All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Hospitality Energy Bills to Almost Double as Support Falls Away
Businesses expect an 82% rise in their energy bills when the Government’s support is significantly reduced in April, according to a new hospitality sector survey….
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As the education system continues to evolve, the new Education Landscape Guide will help businesses understand what path they can take to further improve their…
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Small Business Confidence Collapses – FSB calls for Growth Plan to Power Through
Small firms’ confidence in the final quarter of 2022 plunged to a depth almost on a par with that measured during the second Covid lockdown…
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Shepherd Neame Pub Managers Celebrate 30 years – with 30 Happy Couples
A husband and wife team who have managed a Shepherd Neame venue for 30 years celebrated the milestone with 30 couples who have married there…
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Hoteliers Encouraged to Look Outside of the Industry in Order to Make Change
Sustainability, the economy and inspiring positivity and change were just some of the many topics at the annual Hotel Leadership Conference hosted by the Master…
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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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