Welsh Chefs Meet Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street St David’s Day Event
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Max Boyce and Sir Bryn Terfel were amongst the guests who enjoyed canapes prepared by a team of Welsh chefs at…
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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.
Act Now or Extend Energy Support – UKHospitality Calls for Urgent Ofgem Intervention
In a letter to Grant Shapps MP, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, UKHospitality has reiterated the pressing need for OFGEM…
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Government Confirms Licensing Extension for King’s Coronation
The Government has announced a licensing extension for the King’s Coronation weekend which will see pubs bars and clubs licensing hours extended by two hours….
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Surge in UK Workers Seeking Hospitality Jobs
The number of UK workers seeking jobs in the hospitality sector has surged over recent months, according to new report from Caterer.com which shows how…
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Greene King Pledges “More Even Gender Split” in Senior Management Positions
Pub operator Greene King has set out its goal for a more even gender split within its senior management teams, along with its plans to…
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Hospitality May be Added to Shortage Occupation List to Tackle Staffing Crisis
Ministers are understood to be considering adding the hospitality sector to the short of occupation list (SoL) to help alleviate the sectors chronic staffing issues….
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Looking Ahead to… Food & Drink Expo
Food & Drink Expo returns to the NEC, Birmingham this April (24th – 26th), as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows. Visitors to…
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Titanic Hotel Awarded ‘Hotel of the Year’ Second Year in a Row at Liverpool Tourism Awards
Titanic Hotel Liverpool has won the Hotel of the Year for the second year in a row at the prestigious Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards….
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Record Employment Figures Show Hospitality’s Growth Potential
A record 2.6 million people are now employed in accommodation and food service, with the sector creating one in five new jobs, all despite crippling…
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Windsor’s Mango Lounge Wins at Asian & Oriental Chef Awards
Chef Vikas Soni of the Mango Lounge in Windsor has scooped the top award at this year’s Asian & Oriental Chef Awards. BBC news anchor…
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SLTA Calls for Swift Action on Unanswered Questions on DRS
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade continues to express serious concerns over the deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of the August launch date with many questions…
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Take Away More from Expowest Cornwall!
Expowest Cornwall brings the best food and drink, equipment and business services to Cornwall’s hospitality and catering buyers. New for 2023 is an aisle in…
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The government has issued an update on its hospitality strategy setting out the ways it is supporting the sector to overcome the significant challenges it…
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Greene King Pledges £1m to the Macmillan Cancer Support Emergency Grants Appeal
Pub company and brewer Greene King has pledged a substantial donation to the Macmillan Cancer Support Emergency Grants Appeal. The first £1m raised by Greene…
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Strong Fourth Quarter for Contract Catering but Sales Still Lag Pre-COVID Levels
Contract caterers’ sales grew in the fourth quarter of 2022 thanks to a COVID-free Christmas and a steady return to workplaces—but trading remains below pre-…
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