Lib Dems Vow To Reform Business Rates
The Liberal Democrats have vowed to replace the business rates system with a “commercial landowner levy” as part of their election manifesto. In the section…
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Hospitality
All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Brakspear Pub In Wiltshire Stages ‘Stunning’ D-Day 80 Commemoration
A Brakspear village pub in Wiltshire became the venue for the largest D-Day 80 event of its kind last week. The Barleycorn in Collingbourne Kingston…
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Curry Trade Body Attacks Delivery Companies For ‘Killing Local Restaurants’
The Asian Catering Federation [ACF] has criticised restaurant takeaway delivery platforms for undermining the hospitality sector, and in turn High Street trade in general, ahead…
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Flat May For On Premise Drinks Sales
May ended with another modest week of drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker reveals. Average sales in managed venues…
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Sacha Lord Calls For Incoming Government To Appoint Hospitality Minister
The Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, has called on the incoming Government to urgently appoint a Minister for Hospitality. Speaking ahead…
Read more...Hoteliers Want Show of Support Ahead of General Election
Hoteliers in Bristol say politicians who want their votes in next month’s General Election need to show significant more support for the hospitality sector. After…
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Young North East Chef Cooking Up A Storm
A young North East chef is making a name for herself after winning a regional cooking accolade and securing a job with James Close, the…
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Deal Not Sealed For Small Business Votes, As Poll Reveals More Than Half Could Still Be Swayed In Election Campaign
Millions of voters who run their own businesses are still to make a final decision on who they will back on polling day, according to…
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Moderation Nation: A Quarter of UK Adults ‘Zebra Striping’ on Every Pub Visit
A quarter of UK drinkers are alternating between alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks when they visit pubs and bars, according to a new industry report produced…
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Semi-Finalists Unveiled for Young National Chef of the Year Competition
Over the next few weeks, some of the rising stars of the culinary world will be putting their creative skills to the test as they…
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CAMRA Urges Support for Pubs, Pints and Consumer Rights in 2024 General Election
Photo by Amelia Claudia. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is making its mark in the 2024 General Election by announcing its Manifesto and e-lobby…
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Winterhalter Gets Ready For The Top Ten Countdown To The 2024 KP Of The Year
2024 sees Winterhalter celebrate the 10th Kitchen Porter of the Year competition, which aims to recognise the amazing work so many kitchen porters do to…
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Theatre In Your Local Fuller’s Garden
Fuller’s has announced the return of its popular pub garden productions this year – Opera in the Garden and Shakespeare in the Garden. Produced and…
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Economic Improvements Drive Growth In Coffee Shop Market, Lumina Intelligence Reveals
Recent data from the Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel indicates that economic improvements are positively impacting the coffee shop sector. The report highlights…
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Pubs Demonstrate Inclusivity As Part Of Pride Month
With a growing number of pubs wanting to show their support for Pride Month and events, Star Pubs has produced free point-of-sale kits for licensees….
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