Tied Pub Landlords Should Be Given ‘Guest Beer Right’
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has today called on Government to introduce a new “Guest Beer right” which would allow every pub to serve…
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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.
Jobs and Businesses at Risk Due to Cost of Energy, Warn Hospitality Leaders
Five organisations representing the UK hospitality sectors have today (15 August) joined forces to write an open letter to HM Government calling for urgent action…
Read more...Business Wait On £750 MILLION In Tax Rebates as Recession Looms
The number of outstanding business rates Challenges continues to rise in England as firms wait on an estimated £750 million in tax rebates with experts…
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Rishi Sunak Pledges Business Rates Reduction if Elected PM
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to cut business rates this autumn as his latest tax promise in the Tory leadership race. Speaking at a…
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Flaws in the Licensing System Remain Unresolved, says New Lords Report
Significant issues remain between the licensing and planning systems and little progress has been made in addressing the lack of coordination between the two systems….
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Cedabond Announces Nigel Quince as New Commercial Director
Cedabond is delighted to be appointing the highly experienced Nigel Quince as their new Commercial Director following Mark Kendall’s move to Gratte Brothers Catering Equipment Ltd.
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Stonegate Group Celebrate Graduation of General Managers to Area & Regional Manager Level
Stonegate Group has recently celebrated the graduation of 16 managers from various Stonegate sites across the country, from its internal progression programme Aspirations. The programme…
Read more...Just Half of English Councils Making Payments from £1.5bn pandemic Fund
Just over half of councils in England have begun making payments to firms from a £1.5 billion Covid support package, almost 18 months after it…
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Hospitality Sector Sees Increase in “Distressed Businesses”
Bars and restaurants are major drivers behind a rise in the number of businesses “in critical financial distress” according to the latest Begbies Traynor “Red…
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Interest Rate Increase Could be ‘Final Straw’ for Some Hospitality Businesses
With the hospitality sector continuing to face a slow recovery from the pandemic and more recent challenges presented by the cost-of-living crisis and soaring energy…
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All for Next Prime Minister to Deliver for Independent Breweries
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has called on the two final contenders for Prime Minister to support the small and independent brewers, one of…
Read more...Call for Action as Insurance Premiums Rise and Coverage Shrinks, Report Finds
Small business’s are encountering widespread problems in their dealings with the insurance market, amid rising premium costs, a new report has found. FSB’s new publication,…
Read more...Hoteliers Urge New PM to cut VAT
Hoteliers in Bristol are urging whoever becomes the new Prime Minister to cut the rate of VAT to help their businesses survive the post-pandemic threat…
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Tax Savings from Lower Rates Should Go to Business Instantly
Responding to a Government consultation the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called for reductions in business rates to be reflected in bills instantly…
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Food and Drink Industry Accounts for 6% of UK Administrations in 2022, Analysis Reveals
The food and drink industry accounted for 6% of administrations in the first six months of the year – the sixth highest sector in the…
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