Europe’s Capital Cities Lead Hospitality Recovery
A new report from hospitality insight leader The Oxford Partnership has revealed the cities, days and trading patterns driving the strongest rebound in European hospitality….
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All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Harsh Personal Guarantees Will Chill Growth Ambitions, Say Small Businesses
Heavy-handed personal guarantees are “shackling” ambition and risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. Research by…
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Warmer Weather Boost Youngs Trading
Pub company Young’s has expressed confidence in the coming year following its latest trading statement for the 14 weeks from 1 April 2025 to 8…
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Bidfood Highlights The Importance Of Building A More Sustainable, Efficient And Resilient Industry
As caterers across the UK hospitality foodservice industry have faced numerous challenges from rising costs and inflation, staff shortages, skill gaps, sustainability pressures, and a…
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Champion British Food Fortnight To Reconnect The Industry With Its Food Roots
Love British Food, the organisers of British Food Fortnight, are calling on pubs, bars, hospitality venues and restaurants across the UK to join this year’s…
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Regale Microwave Ovens Announces Passing of CEO and Co-Founder Patrick Bray
Regale Microwave Ovens has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Patrick (Pat) Bray, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, who has died at the age…
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Finalists Revealed for 2025 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards
Celebrating sustainability, innovation and excellence across north-east Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector The finalists for the 2025 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards (ACSTA) have…
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Punch Pubs & Co. Triumphs In Community Clean
Pub company Punch Pubs & Co. has completed another clean-up campaign, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to protecting people, the planet, and pubs. In their latest…
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Patty & Bun Founder Expands Pub Portfolio with Second London Venue
The entrepreneur behind popular burger chain Patty & Bun is set to launch his second public house venture this autumn, having secured a new collaboration…
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Hospitality Connect Secures Funding To Help Grow Next-Gen Industry Talent Pipeline
UK not-for-profit business, Hospitality Connect has received £200k from Savoy Educational Trust to help expand their reach across the UK. The funding will be used…
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BBPA Welcomes Government Progress On Its Calls To Slash Unnecessary Red Tape
The BBPA has welcomed the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill going through its final Commons stage today. The bill had cross party support and was backed by…
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Latest Research Shows Further Slump In Cumbria’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Recovery
Five years on from the Covid pandemic, latest figures reveal a continuing challenging picture for Cumbria’s tourism sector as visitor numbers and profitability shrink further….
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North-West Multiple Operators Take On Third Star Pubs Lease
North-west multiple operators, Julie Panaro and George Catterall have taken on a Star Pubs lease for the Feilden’s Arms in Mellor Brook, Blackburn. It is…
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Highbury Barn Tavern to Reopen Following £500,000 Refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars has today announced the reopening of the Highbury Barn Tavern. The beloved North London local will return to the neighbourhood from…
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PM Warned Hospitality Is In Danger Of Being Taxed Out, As Sector Loses 69,000 Jobs Since Budget
The hospitality industry has lost 69,000 jobs since chancellor Rachel Reeves’s rise in employers’ national insurance contributions took effect, a bleak reversal from the 18,000…
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