Shildon Community Pub Reopens Following £340,000 Makeover
The Royal George Tavern on Main Street in Shildon officially reopened on Friday 8th August following a transformational investment of more than £340,000. The pub…
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Eating Out
Pasta Evangelists Unveils Plans To Launch 100 UK Restaurants Creating Up To 1,500 Jobs
Pasta Evangelists has unveiled plans to open 100 restaurants across the UK over the next five years. Working alongside its franchise partners, the company will…
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Brunch Rises While Lunch Loses Out: UK Eating Out Market Adjusts to New Rhythms
According to recent data from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel, dinner remains the most popular day-part, with its share increasing by 0.9 percentage…
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Bank of England Delivers Fifth Rate Cut as Hospitality Sector Seeks Relief
The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4% following a closely contested vote that required an unprecedented second ballot, offering potential respite…
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Consumers Dine Out Less Often But Spend More Per Visit, Reveals Lumina Intelligence
The latest data from the Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and Drinking Out Panel shows a nuanced picture of consumer behaviour across the UK foodservice market this…
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Dine And Dash’ Epidemic Compounding Hospitality Crisis
The UK hospitality sector is grappling with a surge in ‘dine and dash’ incidents, as cash-strapped consumers increasingly leave restaurants without settling their bills –…
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Red Tape Slashed To Revamp High Streets With New Cafes And Bars
Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as…
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Hospitality & Leisure Benefits From Return-To-Office
Barclays Business Prosperity research into the performance and outlook of the Hospitality and Leisure (H&L) sector reveals that business optimism has been buoyed by after-work…
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Government Package Targets Predatory Behaviour in Night-Time Economy
The hospitality and licensed trade sector is set to benefit from enhanced police protection as the Home Secretary announces a £53 million investment targeting dangerous…
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Newly Formed Herts Pubs Company To Open The Cock In Hitchin
This month, newly established hospitality company, Herts Pubs Company, launches its first venture – The Cock, a restored 16th century coaching inn on Hitchin High…
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UKHospitality Responds To Government’s 10 Year Health Plan For England
UKHospitality has warned of further red tape and costs stifling the sector if blunt measures are enforced. The warning follows the Department of Health and…
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Rising Costs Force Independent Operators Out as Group Chains Dominate UK Hospitality Market
The number of full-service restaurants is set to decline 1% in 2025 as limited disposable incomes continues to impact visitor numbers. According to the latest…
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Menu Strategies Diverge Across Channels as Operators Tackle Cost Pressures and Consumer Expectations
The latest quarterly insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker reveal diverging menu strategies across hospitality channels in response to rising cost pressures and evolving consumer…
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Mayor Announces New Summer Streets Al Fresco Dining Hotspots To Boost Capital’s Hospitality Industry
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced new al fresco dining and drinking hotspots that will allow Londoners and visitors to make of…
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The Harp In Little Neston Relaunches Following Combined Investment Of £123,000
The Harp, a family friendly community pub and local gem in Little Neston, will relaunch on Friday 20th June following a combined investment of more…
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