Wetherspoons Reveal Solid Results – But Challenges Remain
J D Wetherspoon has today announced results for the six months ending 29 January 2023: Like-for-like sales were up 13% compared to the same period last year…
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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.
Energy Suppliers ‘Destroying Great British Pubs in Every Community’
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today written an open letter to Ofgem, demanding urgent action to tackle energy suppliers who are crippling fragile…
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Coffee Shops and Cafés Show Strongest Growth Potential in Food to Go
Lumina Intelligence’s latest market report on the food-to-go industry revealed that coffee shops and cafés are expected to see the strongest growth in share from…
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UK Foodservice Delivery Market Set to Reach £14.4 Billion in 2023
The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to reach a total value of £14.4 billion in 2023, according to Lumina Intelligence’s recently released Foodservice Delivery…
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Pubs Dread Cliff Edge With Energy Bills Set to Rise by Almost £20k From April 1st
British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) urges Government to ensure suppliers offer a renegotiation window for pubs and breweries locked into extortionate energy contracts. Pubs…
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Modest Growth and Falling Frequency in the UK’s Eating and Dining Out Market
The latest data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel (EDOP) reveals that the UK’s eating and drinking out market has experienced a modest…
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Demand for UK Hospitality Workers Soars by 46% — With Job Adverts in North East Doubling Since 2019
Demand for UK hospitality workers has risen by 46% compared to pre-pandemic levels – with the number of online job adverts for staff in the…
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UKHospitality Responds to Latest ONS Figures
UK inflation jumped unexpectedly in February after food prices surged at their highest rate for 45 years, while price increases in alcohol in pubs and…
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Hospitality Sector Well Represented Among More Than 100 Employers Signing Up to Become an Age-friendly Employer Within First 100 Days
More than 100 employers, including HM Treasury, the Department for Work and Pensions and a number of Marriott hotels, have joined the Centre for Ageing…
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RMT and Network Rail Reach Pay Agreement
Members of the RMT union have voted to accept a pay offer from Network Rail. Thousands of rail workers including signalling staff voted by three…
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Parkdean Resorts Voices Support for Visit England’s English Tourism Week 2023
Parkdean Resorts has pledged its support to VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, an annual celebration of English tourism that highlights the importance, value, and vast contribution…
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Pubs & Restaurants Grow Sales Again in February but Battle Soaring Costs
February sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups were 3.9% ahead of last year on a like-for-like basis, the latest Coffer CGA…
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Hospitality Sector Omitted from Additions to SoL List
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced measures to tackle immediate labour shortages in the construction industry as part of the Spring Budget 2023. Prior to the…
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“Reduce Hospitality VAT” Gathering Momentum – Now at Over 13,000
A petition to reduce the VAT on Hospitality to 10% from the current rate of 20% has been launched and now stands at over 13,700…
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Clermont Hotel Group Unveils Training Centre ‘The Academy’
Clermont Hotel Group, the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has announced the opening of The Academy, a dedicated learning and development centre designed to deliver…
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