Drinks Sales Dip Again During First Half of May
Disappointing weather and fragile consumer confidence pushed On-Premise drinks sales down year-on-year in the first half of May, NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. The Tracker,…
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Industry Leaders Back Better Hospitality Campaign for a Fairer, Stronger, More Inclusive Sector
Be Inclusive Hospitality has renewed its call for operators to contribute to a sector wide survey as part of its new Better Hospitality campaign, backed…
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Folkestone Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £208,695 Refurbishment
Popular community pub the Valiant Sailor on New Dover Road in Folkestone officially reopened yesterday (24th May) following a combined investment of £208,695 from experienced…
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More than 23 Retail Premises a Week Lost for Good Across England and Wales Since Pandemic-Era Reset
More than 6,000 retail premises have disappeared from England and Wales over the last five years as high streets adapted to major structural changes following…
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Fourth Annual Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards Continues Nationwide
Public voting continues for the 4th annual Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (TURTA), celebrating the finest culinary talent within the UK’s vibrant Turkish food sector….
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Ardent Pub Group Named in Top Ten Best Medium-Size Places to Work in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Ardent Pub Group has been recognised as one of the top ten best medium-size places to work in the UK, ranking in The Sunday Times…
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Scottish Pubs Urged to Plan Ahead as SBPA Publishes New World Cup Guidance
With less than a month to go until the FIFA World Cup begins, pubs across Scotland are preparing to welcome fans for what will be…
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Business Rates Appeals Hit Record High as Checks Surge Fivefold
The latest business rate appeals figures announced by the government confirm the tsunami of business rates appeals against the 2023 Rating List as predicted, revealing…
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Chancellor Announces “Selective” Summer VAT Cut for Hospitality, Leisure and Family Dining
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a temporary VAT reduction spanning large parts of the hospitality, leisure and licensed on-trade sectors, cutting the standard 20% rate…
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Michelin Retires Green Star As Sustainability Recognition Takes New Direction
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland is to retire its Green Star sustainability accolade, bringing to a close a scheme that for several years…
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New Research Among Top UK Chefs Reveals A ‘Change In Appetite’ Among UK Diners
85% of UK chefs and restaurant operators believe that ‘dining expectations are changing faster than ever’ – and yet nearly one-third (30%) admit to selling…
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Latest Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker Data Points to Cautious Menu Strategies Across UK Hospitality
The latest Lumina Intelligence Menu Tracker data reveals a hospitality sector operating with increased caution, as operators across restaurants, pubs and coffee shops adapt menu…
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Inflation is the Oncoming Storm for Hospitality, Warns Lynx Purchasing
A sharp rise is inflation is inevitable as a result of the fuel crisis driven by the conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East,…
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UK Eating Out Market Forecast to Reach £102.8bn in 2026 as Branded Operators Outperform
The UK eating out market is forecast to reach £102.8bn in value in 2026, representing +1.8% growth year on year, according to the latest Lumina…
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Longer Social Occasions Sustain Spend as Drinking Moderation Continues to Shape UK On Trade
New insight from The Oxford Partnership suggests UK consumers remain highly engaged with pubs, bars and hospitality occasions despite softer drinks volume performance, as longer…
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