New City of London Corporation Licensing Committee Chairman Elected
James Tumbridge has been elected as the new Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Licensing Committee. The elected body is responsible for licensing City…
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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.
Sector Responds to Chancellor’s Cost of Living Announcement
The government has been urged to act swiftly to help businesses experiencing “acutely painful “ trading times following the Chancellor’s statement yesterday (May 26 ,…
Read more...Hotels Hope for a Super Staycation Summer
Hotels in Bristol are hoping holidaymakers stick to staycations this summer to provide a much-needed post-pandemic boost to their businesses. There are encouraging signs that…
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Chancellor Must Do More to Support Struggling Businesses, says Scottish Licensed Trade Association
Yesterday’s (May 26) announcement by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlining measures to address the rising cost of living is good news for struggling families but…
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Springboard, Offers Support to Ukrainian Refugees with Training and jobs Access
The UK hospitality charity, Springboard, is offering support to Ukrainian refugees via their employability programmes, designed to provide job seekers with the skills needed to…
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National Rail Strike Would Jeopardise Hospitality Sector Recovery says UKH
Commenting on the RMT vote for national strike action this summer, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls said: “A national rail strike would further jeopardise hospitality businesses…
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Pub Chains Warn of Price Rises Due to Increase in Food and Fuel Costs
Two of the UK’s largest pub groups have warned that customers may have to pay more for meals and see fewer discounts as they struggle…
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Cash Flow Pressures Drives Over 100% Rise in Insolvencies
Insolvency figures released for April 2022* by the Government’s Insolvency Service showed corporate insolvencies more than doubled compared to the same month last year (1,991…
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Top Ten Business Insolvency Prevention Tips
Dealing with financial distress is often very challenging. The impact can be minimised if early planning and advice is sought. Simon Underwood, Business Recovery Partner…
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Soaring Costs in Hospitality – A Hotelier’s Perspective
Comments from Lionel Benjamin, co-founder of AGO Hotels (www.agohotels.co.uk) Energy – Soaring Bills Q. How can operators secure favourable contracts, and manage costs effectively to…
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How to Maximise Restaurant Revenue This Summer
By Danilo Mangano, Managing Director, International at SevenRooms (www.sevenrooms.com) With warmer weather and an extended bank holiday fast approaching, UK restaurants should be preparing for…
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Hospitality & Tourism Records Growth Despite Economic Slowdown
According to the Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker, output growth in most UK sectors slowed in April as rising inflation weighed on demand for goods…
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UKHospitality Releases Levelling Up Report
A new report from UKHospitality, Level up hospitality – level up society, highlights how the sector is uniquely positioned to deliver growth and opportunity across…
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Sunny Saturday Puts Drinks Sales in Growth for Fourth Week in a Row
A warm Saturday helped Britain’s On Premise to end the week’s drinks sales just ahead of pre-COVID-19 comparatives, CGA’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker shows. Average…
Read more...UKHospitality Calls for UK Online Sales Tax
In its response to the Government’s consultation on the introduction to an online sales tax, UKHospitality says that due consideration must be given to property-based…
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