Historic Pub Under Community Ownership Receives a National Award from CAMRA
Efforts to safeguard the future of the Plough Inn in Longparish, Hampshire, which dates to 1721, are today being recognised by the Campaign for Real…
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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.
Inflation Biting as Hospitality Sales Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels
UKHospitality Tracker, provided by CGA by NielsenIQ, turnover in the year up to the end of September 2022 was up 1.3% at £135 billion, compared…
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Tickets Now on Sale for Zest Quest Asia 2023 Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, 17th February 2023 at Radisson Red Hotel London Heathrow. The event will celebrate the efforts and achievements of the…
Read more...Campaign for Pubs Calls on the Government to Act to Save Small Brewers and Pubs this Christmas
The Campaign for Pubs has written to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy urging them to take action…
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The Stag Inn Scoops Pub of the Year Accolade in Annual Tourism Awards
Shepherd Neame pub The Stag Inn in Hastings has been named Pub of the Year in the annual Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2022/23, held on…
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Disappointment by Delay on Energy Support but Alcohol Duty Freeze Welcomed
The governments delay to an announcement regarding extended energy support is “disappointing” say sector leaders. Earlier this week the government issued a statement saying that…
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Success for Hospitality Against Homelessness Campaign as Industry Gets Behind Only a Pavement Away
Only A Pavement Away, the charity aiding prison leavers, veterans and those facing homelessness back into employment in the hospitality industry, is reporting great success…
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Early Retirement Causing Staffing Shortages, says Lords Report
A wave of early retirement following the pandemic is the ‘biggest cause of labour shortages’ across the UK, according to the House of Lords Economic…
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Omnichannel is a Strategic Move as Operators Face Tough Conditions
There is appetite for omnichannel products as consumers reduce restaurant visits due to financial pressures. The Lumina Omnichannel Foodservice Report 2022 has brought awareness to…
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Hourly Pay for Chefs Jumps by Up to 20% Amid Staff Shortages
Average hourly pay for temporary chefs has risen by as much as 20% in parts of the UK over the past year, data released by…
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Chefs Chosen to Represent Wales at Global Chefs Challenge European Heats
Chefs have been chosen to represent Wales at the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge and Global Young Chefs Challenge European heats next February. Will Richards, a…
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Combination of Liberation Group and Cirrus Inns
Liberation Group (“Liberation”), the UK and Channel Islands pub, brewing and drinks business and Cirrus Inns, a 22 strong premium pub business which trades from…
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Date Announced for Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase 2023
The Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase (HAS) is back for its seventh year to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. Taking place on Wednesday 8 February 2023 in the…
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Chancellor to Extend Alcohol Duty Freeze Until August
Planned increases in alcohol duty have pushed back until August 2023, after Jeremy Hunt decided to extend the current freeze a further six months. A…
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Martyn’s Law – Plans Unveiled for Stronger Protections Against Terrorism in Public Places
The UK’s resilience to terrorism is to be stepped up, as the Government announces details for the Protect Duty, now to be known as ‘Martyn’s…
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