Urgent Call for Government Support as 2,000 Pubs Face Closure
Two thousand of the nation’s much-loved pubs are facing last orders, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned as it calls on the…
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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.
UK Hotel Sector “Feeling the Chill” as Rising Energy Costs Start to Bite
Energy costs are now starting to bite the UK hotel sector, after benefitting from a lag in rising energy prices, according to the RSM Hotels…
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Hilton London Bankside Named Hotel of the Year at the 2023 Splendid Hospitality Awards
Hilton London Bankside, has been named ‘Hotel of the Year’ at the 2023 Splendid Hospitality Awards, hosted at the hotel on 27th February 2023. The…
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Bill Gates Acquires 3.76% Stake in Heineken
Bill Gates has acquired a 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken, despite having previously admitting he was not a big beer drinker. He purchased…
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BBPA Recognised as Industry Leader on Diversity & Inclusion
The British Beer and Pub Association has won the Diversity and Inclusion award at the annual Trade Association Forum Awards. The award acknowledged the development…
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New First Minister Can ‘Reset’ Relationship with Hospitality
UKHospitality Scotland is urging the three candidates for SNP leader and First Minister to re-engage with Scottish hospitality and unlock its economic potential. Following the…
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Live Music Industry Calls on Sunak to Unleash Sector’s Potential in Spring Budget
Rishi Sunak’s Government will miss a golden opportunity to unleash the live music sector’s potential if it fails to reinstate a lower rate of VAT…
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National Chef of Wales Contest Glory for Matthew at Fifth Attempt
A Mid Wales based chef has achieved a career dream by winning the National Chef of Wales competition at the fifth attempt. Matthew Smith, 39,…
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Tom Kerridge Partners with Knorr Professional Bouillons to Launch New Online Training & Inspiration Hub for Chefs
Chef Tom Kerridge has today been announced as the new Creative Director for Knorr Professional’s Bouillons range. Chef Tom is partnering with the brand across…
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Travel Spending Is On The Rise: How Can Hospitality Leaders Prepare?
By Eelco Van Collenburg, Executive Creative Director at Valtech (www.valtech.com/en-gb/) According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel spending is expected to increase by 48% in…
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New Research Finds Flexible Working Is On A Par With Pay & Benefits For Hospitality Workers
New survey shows over 50% of hospitality workers consider the ability to work flexibly as a key deciding factor in job choice, on a par…
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How Can Hospitality Businesses Prepare For the 2023 Plastic Ban?
By Nathan Gray Head of Sustainability at Reconomy (www.reconomy.com) The subject of plastic pollution has become a hot topic over the last five years in…
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The Importance of Energy Savings to Business Operations Cannot Be Overstated
By Mike Nixon, Sales Director at Abraxas Catering Equipment Ltd. (www.abraxascatering.co.uk) The last three years have been difficult for the catering sector. The Covid-19 pandemic,…
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Using Payment Systems to Increase Recession Resilience
By Andrea Dunlop, managing director at Access PaySuite (www.accesspaysuite.com) Having started its post-pandemic recovery, the hospitality industry is now bearing the brunt of record inflation,…
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Why Weather-Proofing Your Commercial Outdoor Space Should Be A Priority In 2023
By Stuart Dantzic, Managing Director, Caribbean Blinds (www.cbsolarshading.co.uk) As the world returns to a sense of normality after a chaotic couple of years, life post-pandemic…
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