Time to Invest in the Skills of our Nation’s Pubs and Hospitality Businesses
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has written to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, urging them to invest in our vibrant and vital sector…
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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.
Half of Consumers Dining Out Less as Cost of Living Crisis Intensifies
Half of UK consumers surveyed for a new study said they are dining out less than at the start of 2022, while guests are increasingly…
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New Study Finds Just One Scenario for Tourism that Meets ‘Net-Zero’ Goal, Given Current Forecasts
With global tourism set to double in size by 2050 from 2019 levels, current strategies that rely solely on carbon offsetting, technological efficiencies and biofuels…
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Hospitality Facing £900m Business Rates Hike, Threatening ‘Devastation’ in the Sector
Hospitality businesses will face a £3.6 billion bill next April if business rates increase in line with inflation and current relief is ended. The bill…
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HOSPODEMO is Taking Place Today Outside of Parliament
The hospitality industry is today gathering in in Parliament Square for the third time in two years to protest about the government’s lack of support,…
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North-West Pub to Boycott World Cup Coverage
A Chester pub is to boycott the forthcoming World Cup due to concerns over LGBTQ+ rights in host country Qatar. The Liverpool Arms on Northgate…
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Pubs Launch Drink Loyalty Scheme to Reward Customer Support
PUB-goers can enjoy free drinks, meals and a host of discounts and special offers thanks to a new loyalty scheme being rolled out at four…
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HRC renews partnership with the FEA for 2023
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) for its 2023 edition, which takes place on 20-22…
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Tom Kerridge & Gary Neville Part Ways with the Bull & Bear in Manchester
After three years, Tom Kerridge is stepping away from The Bull & Bear, the restaurant within the Stock Exchange Hotel on Norfolk Street, co-owned by…
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Hospitality Sales Climb 4% in Britain’s Top Cities
Pubs, bars, and restaurants are recording positive sales in Britain’s major cities—but high inflation is making real-terms growth very difficult. The latest ‘Top Cities’ report…
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Fullers Celebrating 177 Year Birthday!
On Tuesday 15 November 2022, Fuller’s is celebrating its 177th birthday, and is offering all customers to join in the celebration on the day with…
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Growing Manchester Hotel Mentoring Scheme Launches for Sixth Year
Manchester Hoteliers’ Association (MHA) has renewed its partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) pairing students with leaders of some of the city’s biggest hotels enrolling…
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Restaurant Insolvencies Up 46% as Sector Leader Warns of “Collapse”
The Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, has warned of a collapse in the sector unless business support is provided in the…
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Operators Increase Items to Drink Menus to Encourage Price-Conscious Consumers
Restaurants and Pubs have added additional alcoholic drinks to menus from June-September 2022, with average alcoholic drinks up +1.4% and +6.5%, respectively, as per the…
Read more...Industry Unites to Tackle Recruitment Crisis
With a recent survey showing hospitality job vacancies are at almost three times the national average, industry bodies have written to the Secretary of State…
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