Editor’s Viewpoint: The Chickens Come Home to Roost
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. Well, the warning signs were there in October 2024, written in black and white across the Chancellor’s autumn budget….
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chancellor’s Spending Review Misses the Mark – Again
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. Just days after the Office for National Statistics reported a sharp rise in unemployment, with a staggering 109,000 jobs…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: JUNE 2025 – The Results Are In
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. So, following April’s tax hikes the “results are in”. A third of hospitality businesses are running at a loss…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Pubs Code Under Review – Time For Industry Voices To Be Heard
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. This week’s lead story focuses on a matter that has stirred debate ever since its inception – the role…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Sunshine, Sales, and Sector Spirit
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. It’s not every week we get to share some truly uplifting news—so when we do, we celebrate it. The…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: April Brings A Much Needed Boost as Consumer Confidence Returns
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. This week’s comment is a little shorter than usual — and for good reason! I’m currently enjoying a holiday…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chancellor’s April Hikes Are a Disaster – It’s Time for a Radical Rethink
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. A recent flash survey of UK businesses—revealing economic strain, plummeting confidence, and fears for survival—should send a chill down…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Sunshine, Spring Bank Holiday – A Perfect Combination for the Sector
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. There’s no denying it — it’s good news, and in our sector, we take that wherever we can get…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: What Are YOU Planning for VE Day?
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. As the momentous 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day approaches, we ask you—our readers, the heart and soul…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Sick Days and the Soaring Cost of Absenteeism
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. Let’s be honest – we’ve all thrown a “sickie” at some point. It’s practically a rite of passage in…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Leading with Good News – A Welcome Change!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. In a sector often burdened with challenges, with more added this month, it is incredibly refreshing to lead with…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chancellor’s Spring Statement – A Devastating Blow to Hospitality
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has once again delivered a hammer blow to the UK’s hospitality and licensed on-trade sector….
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Editor’s Viewpoint: A Mixed Bag of News for Hospitality: Red Tape Cut Welcome, But Tax Burden Still Looms
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. In the ever-challenging world of UK hospitality, any sign of relief is welcomed, however small. The Chancellor’s move to…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Resisting the Urge – But Only Just!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. I have often said that I resist the temptation to turn this column into a weekly attack on government…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Government Must Address The Elephant In The Room – Hospitality Cannot Afford Wage Increases!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. The government’s recent amendments to its Employment Rights Bill are making waves, but in my humble opinion, they fail…
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