Voters Would Punish MPs Who Back the Holiday tax, Landmark Poll Shows
New polling from UKHospitality reveals the scale of public opposition to the Government’s proposed holiday tax, with voters warning they will punish MPs at the…
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Food and Drink
Scottish Tourism Chief Urges New Parliament to Prioritise Hospitality and Tourism Growth
The head of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has issued a clear message to the nation’s incoming Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs): back the tourism…
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Heineken Announces £40 Million Investment in the “Great British Local”
Heineken has revealed plans to invest more than £44 million into improvements for hundreds of its UK pubs, creating nearly 1,000 new jobs across the…
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‘Going Out’ Costs Rise By 12% On Average In 2 Years, Research Reveals
The cost of ‘going out’ has increased by 12% on average over the last 2 years. That’s according to new research from personal finance experts…
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Royal State Visit Delivers Whisky Tariff Breakthrough for UK Drinks Trade
The UK’s licensed drinks trade is celebrating a significant commercial victory after US President Donald Trump announced the complete removal of American tariffs on whisky…
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Calorie Labelling Law Shows Limited Impact on Consumer Choices, Study Finds
A major new study examining England’s mandatory calorie labelling policy has found no clear evidence that the measure has significantly altered consumer purchasing behaviour in…
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World’s Longest Tiramisù Record Set in London
A new world record for the longest tiramisù has been set in London. Around 100 Italian chefs came together at Chelsea Town Hall over the…
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Calum Proud to Represent Wales in Global Young Chefs Challenge Final
A young Welsh chef, who is the talk of the private school where he is head chef, says competing in the Global Young Chefs Challenge…
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Sally Abé Shares Advice for Next Generation Ahead of Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or® Grand Finals
As the 2026 Toque d’Or® Grand Finals approach, head judge Sally Abé is calling on the next generation of hospitality talent to focus on resilience, curiosity and self-belief. Having…
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Restaurants Return to Growth in March But Pub Sales Slow as Cost Fears Mount
Britain’s restaurant groups finished a difficult first quarter with modest like-for-like growth in March, the new NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The Tracker—produced by…
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UK Foodservice Delivery Market to Reach £14.8bn in 2026 as Affluent Young Consumers Reshape Demand
The UK foodservice delivery market is set to reach £14.8bn in 2026, growing +2.8% year-on-year, as demand becomes increasingly concentrated among affluent 25–34-year-olds, London consumers…
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Eggs For Breakfast Are Booming Says New Report
A new Breakfast Smarter report by the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) reveals strong momentum for eggs across both retail and foodservice, driven primarily by…
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Inflation Climbs to 3.3% as Fuel Shock and Food Costs Squeeze On-Trade Operators
UK inflation climbed to 3.3% in the year to March 2025, up from 3% the previous month, according to newly released figures from the Office…
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Benugo partners with Clink Charity to Support Prison Leaver Career Program
Café and restaurant operator Benugo has announced a five-year partnership with The Clink Charity, creating a structured and sustainable employment pathway for prison leavers into…
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British Foodservice Spend Hits £71bn as Experience-Led Demand Reshapes the Industry
With 45% of British adults now following a specific diet (rising to 60% among Gen Z and younger millennials), a broader shift towards health and…
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