Interest Rate Remains Unchanged at 5%
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 5%, saying should be able to cut interest rates “gradually over time”. The decision comes…
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Food and Drink
Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Champion Welsh Chef?
Chefs who have what it takes to become a Welsh champion are being encouraged to enter prestigious competitions at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC)…
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New Packaging Rules Risk ‘Double Penalty’ For Hospitality
The disposal of thousands of tonnes of packaging will be unfairly paid for twice by businesses, due to ill-thought through and complex Extended Producer Responsibility…
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Pint Ban Proposals Rejected By Drinkers And Publicans
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is urging the Government to set aside research scapegoating pint measures and pubs, and instead focus on offering proper…
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UK Eating Out Market To Benefit From Falling Inflation And Stabilising Economy
The latest insights from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index reveal a promising outlook for the UK’s eating out market in 2024. Falling inflation is set…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Announce The Opening Of The Wren
In the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral on Watling Street serving high quality food also featuring a basement cocktail bar and exclusive whiskey vault London’s…
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Redcat Pub Company Appoints Fleet Street
RedCat Pub Company, the pub group founded and chaired by Rooney Anand and operator of the award-winning Coaching Inn Group, has chosen Fleet Street, the…
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Brewer And Pub Operator Wells & Co. Joins Expanding Zero Carbon Forum Member Roster
Wells & Co., the Bedfordshire based, family-owned brewery, which operates 200 pubs across England and France, is the latest member to join Zero Carbon Forum,…
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Drinks Sales Slide Against Tough Comparatives
Average drinks sales in Britain’s managed venues dropped by 12% year-on-year in the week to Saturday 7 September, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker…
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Billion Pound Tax Bombshell To Hit Hospitality
The end of business rates relief will sting hospitality with a £928m bill in April, unless the Government addresses the looming cliff edge says UKHospitality….
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SNP Announce Review to Limit Alcohol Marketing
The SNP Government has called on experts to study the impact of banning alcohol- marketing such as branded pint glasses, umbrellas, and T-shirts in a…
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FSA And FSS Publish Strategic Assessment To Support Businesses Against Food Fraud
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) and Food Standard Scotland (FSS) have today [September 12] published their 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment. The report has found…
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CAMRA Seeks The Next Champion Beer Of Britain
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has begun its search for the next winner of its Champion Beer of Britain award, opening nominations to members…
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New Brigg Pub Gets £227,000 Makeover
The Britannia Inn on Wrawby Street in Brigg has reopened following a major investment of £227,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs – the…
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World Lager And New Launches Driving Beer Category Growth
HEINEKEN UK has launched the third annual Beer Report aiming to help operators navigate evolving trends that are impacting the way consumers socialise and drink….
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