Business Rate Tax Up 49% During Last 14 Years
According to the commercial real estate intelligence firm Altus Group, under 14 years of the Conservative government, revenue from business rates, the controversial devolved property…
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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.
Flatlining Economy Underlines Importance Of Hospitality
The UK economy flatlined in April, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in April compared to…
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Conservative Manifesto Answers UKhospitality Call To Fix Unfair Business Rates
Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “We are delighted to see the Conservative Manifesto commit to delivering UKHospitality’s call to fix the unfair burden…
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The Wine And Spirit Industry Brings A Major Boost To The UK Economy
A new report into the value of the UK’s wine and spirit industry, commissioned by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, has revealed that the…
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Hydes Ready For Kick-Off Ahead Of Action-Packed Summer With Its Sports Pubs
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is match fit and ready for action ahead of this summer’s exciting sporting programme after investing almost £2m across…
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Greene King Pub Partners Opens Fourth Nest Pub
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its fourth Nest Pub. The Friar on St Christopher…
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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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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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