“British Ale May be Warm, But the Duty on a Pint is Frozen,” says Chancellor
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the duty of draught beer in UK pubs will be frozen in a move to help the struggling hospitality…
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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.
OFGEM Promises Action Against Suppliers Who Have ‘Failed to Follow the Rules’
Energy regulator Ofgem has written to chancellor Jeremy Hunt promising action against energy firms demanding massive prices increases. Operators from across the sector earlier this…
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The Ardencaple Hotel Reopens Following Six-Figure Refurbishment
Helensburgh hotel, The Ardencaple, has now fully reopened after undergoing a six-figure investment that has completely transformed the site. Located in the banks of Gare…
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Call for Budget Support as Corporate Insolvencies Surge
Reduced business rates and renewed energy support needed ahead of Chancellor’s Budget Insolvency figures released yesterday* for February 2023 by the Government’s Insolvency Service shows…
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Wine Drinkers Facing a Super Stealth Tax when Alcohol Duty Goes up in August
Wine drinkers face rocketing prices if the Chancellor goes ahead with a double pronged tax hike, likely to be announced at the Spring Budget. When…
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Husband and Wife Duo Celebrate 40 Years at Local Community Pub
Community pub company, Admiral Taverns, is celebrating local licensee duo, David and Kath Ell, at The Nags Head in Winslow, Buckinghamshire who have been at…
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Budget 2023 – The Government Still Needs to Fulfil its Manifesto: And Aid the Retail and Hospitality Sectors by Cutting Business Rates and Introducing Fundamental Reform
“The Chancellor must not miss the opportunity in Budget 2023 for fundamental business rates reform” says John Webber Head of Business Rates at Colliers. Whilst…
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Ongoing Rail Strikes Hit Nightcap Sales
13 days of rail strikes last year has cost bar operator Nightcap an estimated £1.2m in sales the latest interim report reveals.. In its interim…
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Action Against Hunger’s ‘Chefs Up’ Event Raises £140,090 for Türkiye and Syria Earthquake
‘Chefs Up’, hosted by Andi Oliver, brought together some of the biggest chefs in London’s food scene. Angela Hartnett, Neil Borthwick, Robin Gill, Sabor’s Nieves…
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Partnership Working is the “Superpower” of the Industry
The “superpower” of the industry is when it works together, delegates heard at the National Pubwatch Conference, which was held in Swindon this week. This…
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Tommy Banks and Team to Launch Pub With Rooms in North Yorkshire
The Banks family, Matthew Lockwood and the Tommy Banks Group have announced the forthcoming launch of a pub with rooms in North Yorkshire in late…
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Star Pubs Launches Kings Coronation Marketing Support
Research carried out on behalf of Star Pubs & Bars has revealed that 75% of pubgoers interested in the King Charles approaching coronation are open…
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Historic Pub Must be Rebuilt After it Was Illegally Demolished
A court has ordered that a Grade II listed pub which was illegally demolished must be rebuilt within a year and five people have been…
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Beer & Pub Sector Urge Next FM to ‘Throw-Out Ludicrous Advertising Proposals’
The leading trade association representing pubs and brewers are urging the next First Minister to ‘throw-out’ the proposals on alcohol advertising as the Scottish Government’s…
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Number of UK Hospitality Businesses on the Rise, With 17% Increase in Five Years
New analysis reveals the resilience of the accommodation and food services industry, experiencing a surge in business numbers over the last five years despite economic…
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