New Rules to Make Fake Reviews Illegal
Reforms to shield the public from rip-offs and boost competition have been announced by the government today (Wednesday 20 April). Plans include making it clearly…
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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.
Site Numbers Down Slightly in First Quarter as Cost Pressures Threaten Fragile Businesses
Britain’s number of licensed premises contracted in the first quarter of 2022, the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners reveals. It indicates that…
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Team Members at The Sack of Potatoes Celebrating Combined 60 Years of Service in Hospitality
Sheila Khagan and Vicki Phillips from The Sack of Potatoes, Birmingham are both celebrating 30 years of service in the hospitality industry in April and…
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Recruitment and Retention Challenges Remain Major Concern for Hospitality Leaders
Staffing issues continue to set back hospitality’s recovery from COVID-19, according to new research from CGA and Fourth’s Business Leaders’ Survey. The poll of sector…
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One Third of Restaurant Owners say their Mental Health Was Worse at the End of 2021 than it was During the Pandemic Peak
UK restaurant owners have long been facing a mental health crisis but new research finds the pandemic and subsequent staff shortages has only fuelled the…
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Inquiry into Coronavirus Response Criticised for Failing to Consider Impact on Hospitality Industry
Leading figures in the hospitality and licensed on trade have criticised the inquiry into the government’s coronavirus response for failing to consider the impact on…
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End of Mandatory Face Coverings Legislation in Scotland ‘Not Before Time’, says SLTA
The announcement by the First Minister that the legal requirement to wear face coverings on public transport and in some public places – including licensed…
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Almost 3/4 of Guests Believe Not Enough is Being Done to Make UK Venues More Accessible
Almost three in four guests believe there is not enough attention being brought to accessibility in the UK hospitality industry according to a new consumer…
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Consumer Card Spending Grew 17.7% in March as Spring Sunshine Benefits Hospitality
Card spending grew 17.7 per cent in March compared to the same period in 2019, as Brits took advantage of the sunnier weather and lifting…
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Stonegate Group Announces Fundraising Partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease Association and MND Scotland
Stonegate Group has announced a corporate fundraising partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association and MND Scotland, working with the two charities across England,…
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Leeds-Based Premium Bar Group ARC Inspirations to Accelerate Expansion with £19m BGF Investment
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to accelerate its growth after securing significant investment from BGF – the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital…
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Hospitality Professionals Association Set to Discuss a Greener Future with Green Key and Marriott Hotels
HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, is set to host a networking event within the hospitality sector in association with Green Key and Marriott Hotels —…
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UKHospitality Launches Local Elections Manifesto, Saying Sector Can Revitalise Communities and Drive Recovery
UKHospitality has published a raft of recommendations for local government ahead of elections in early May, stating the sector’s crucial value as an agent for…
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What Menu Calorie Information Means for Both the Consumer and the Industry
By Johanna Bolinder, Head of Health & Sustainability, Spoon Guru (www.spoon.guru) From April, the UK Government has implemented legislation which requires the out of home…
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Managing Food Inflation Through The Supply Chain
Rachael Venditti, Business Development Manager at allmanhall (www.allmanhall.co.uk) With rising food prices expected to continue for some time, a vital approach for caterers managing food…
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