Pubs See Business Rates Assessments Slashed 17%
The Government has now adjusted the rateable values of all 2.1 million non-domestic properties across all sectors of the economy in England and Wales to…
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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.
Look to British workers to Fill Vacancies Minister Tells Businesses
UK businesses should be “looking to the British workforce” rather than relying on immigrants to fill vacancies post-Brexit, a minister has said. Director general of…
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One In Nine Hospitality Jobs Still Vacant As Staffing Crisis Continues
One in nine hospitality jobs remain vacant despite recent improvements in recruitment, new surveys from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth reveal. The October Business Confidence…
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UKHospitality Scotland Calls on the Scottish Government to Implement Business Rate Support
UKHospitality Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to implement business rate support Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson…
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Restaurant Insolvencies Worse Now than During Pandemic says Report
Restaurant company insolvencies are happening at a faster rate than during covid, according to new research by audit, tax, and advisory firm Mazars. Insolvencies have…
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Craft Union Pub Company Announce Winners of Operator Awards 2022
Craft Union Pub Company, which was named the Best Community Operator at the 2022 Publican Awards, has announced this year’s winners of its Operator Awards….
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IR35 Issues Not Dealt With in Chancellors Statement
The fact that the Government has not addressed any of the issues raised by IR35 – and in effect actually taxes many personal service companies…
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Cost of Living Pushes “Night Owls” to Walk Home Despite Safety Concerns
Recent findings from Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I reveal that almost two-thirds (64%) say personal safety is front of mind when deciding to go on a…
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Autumn Budget- “Hospitality on the Brink” Sector Fears
The hospitality sector has issued a stark warning that the industry “is on the brink “ and facing swathes of closures following Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn…
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Food and Drink Sector Most Likely to Cut Trading to Tackle Energy Costs
Food and drink service businesses were more likely than any other industry to say they plan to cut trading by at least two days per…
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Colliers Calls the Government To Address Business Rates in Budget 2022
With Draft List for 2023 Revaluation Due out next week , Ratings experts at Colliers say this issue can no longer be brushed under the…
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Industry Unites to Tackle Recruitment Crisis, Urging Government to Show Support at Critical Time
With a recent survey showing hospitality job vacancies are at almost three times the national average, industry bodies have written to the Secretary of State…
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Hospitality Sales Climb 4% in Britain’s Top Cities
Pubs, bars, and restaurants are recording positive sales in Britain’s major cities—but high inflation is making real-terms growth very difficult. The latest ‘Top Cities’ report…
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Restaurant Insolvencies Up 46% as Sector Leader Warns of “Collapse”
The Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, has warned of a collapse in the sector unless business support is provided in the…
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Operators Increase Items to Drink Menus to Encourage Price-Conscious Consumers
Restaurants and Pubs have added additional alcoholic drinks to menus from June-September 2022, with average alcoholic drinks up +1.4% and +6.5%, respectively, as per the…
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