Cost of Employing Workers to Hit Record High in 2025
This year will be the most expensive on record for businesses who employ workers on the minimum wage, according to new analysis. Research by the…
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Business Outlook for 2025 Brighter Than the End of 2024, says Lloyds Report
Businesses in the UK are bucking the trend of negative attitude that has typified much of the year, with an projected upturn in 2025. This…
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Self Assessment Wrap for 40,000 Festive Filers says HMRC
More than 4,400 Self Assessment customers, including those in the hospitality sector filed their tax return online on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
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Pub Numbers Drop Below 39,000 As More Than 34 A Month Lost In 2024
The number of pubs being lost for good from the English and Welsh communities that they once served, rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more than 34…
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Private Sector Expects Steep Decline in Activity into 2025
Private sector firms expect activity to fall in the three months to March (weighted balance of -24%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. Expectations…
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Stonegate Group Invests £100 Million in 2024 to Elevate its Estate
Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has invested more than £100 million in 2024 to enhance its estate of 4,500 pubs, bars and venues….
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Hospitality Sector Faces Crisis as Insolvencies Soar
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has issued a stark warning about the perilous state of the hospitality sector as new…
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Carlsberg and Britvic Merger Approved by UK and EU Authorities
The highly anticipated merger between Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, and soft drinks company Britvic has received approval from both the UK’s Competition and Markets…
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170 Hospitality Bosses Call For Business Rates Action At The Budget
In an open letter to the Chancellor, the CEOs of Britain’s most well-known and biggest pub groups – Fuller’s, Greene King, JD Wetherspoons, Stonegate Group…
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High Street Closures No Surprise Says CAMRA
Pubs, banks and pharmacies made up half of the closures on Britain’s High Streets in the first six months of this year, according to research…
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ICO Launches New Tool To Generate Privacy Notices For The Hospitality Sector
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a new, quick and easy-to-use tool to help small organisations and sole traders in the hospitality sector create…
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Support Hub Created For Hospitality Businesses Affected By Riots
As riots and violent disorder struck Britain’s towns and high streets over the weekend, UKHospitality has published a support hub for affected businesses and staff….
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WTTC Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 24th Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its latest round of high-profile speakers for its upcoming Global Summit, featuring top leaders from the…
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Edinburgh Set For 30% Sales Increase As Festivals Kicks Off
Hospitality is set to be one of the major beneficiaries as world-leading festivals kick off today. Almost 250,000 people attended the Edinburgh Fringe and other…
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Interest Rates Cut For First Time In More Than Four Years
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5%. The Bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted five to…
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