National Minimum and Living Wage rates Increase Today (1 April)
Millions of UK workers will receive a pay rise from Friday 1 April 2022, as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes…
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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.
Michelin-Starred Chef, Kenny Atkinson Reveals National Chef of the Year Brief to Celebrate its 50-Year Anniversary
Who will be crowned the National Chef of the Year in the 50th anniversary of the competition? That’s going to be one of the most…
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1 in 5 Hospitality Workers Fear Mental health issues could damage career progression
One in five UK employees working in hospitality are worried that raising mental health concerns could negatively impact their position within the company, a new…
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Double-Digit Prices Rises for Hospitality Customers, as VAT Rises to 20% for the Industry
In a sector facing soaring costs and plummeting consumer confidence, today’s increase in VAT gives operators no choice but to pass on price rises, UKHospitality…
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Is the Ivy Coming to Bournemouth?
Bournemouth may be set for an “injection of positivity” the famous London restaurant the Ivy looks set to open a restaurant in Bournemouth’s former New…
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Splendid Hospitality Group Stands Tall at Hotel Marketing Awards
Splendid Hospitality Group walked away with the ‘Best Partnership Marketing’ award at the 27th annual HMA Hotel Marketing Awards held at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel,…
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SLTA ‘Bitterly Disappointed’ Over Face Coverings Extension
The hospitality industry has described the First Minister’s delay on the removing of a legal requirement for face masks in their bars and restaurants as…
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Hospitality Leaders Launch Auction to Raise Funds for Ukraine Crisis
A collaboration of hospitality industry representatives has created an auction of extraordinary experiences to help raise funds for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. More than…
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Arc Inspirations to Launch Manahatta Newcastle – its Largest Investment Ever
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of premium venues with its biggest ever development – having secured approval to launch…
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Hospitality Builds City-Centre Recovery as Sales and Footfall Rise
Hospitality businesses are starting to build sales momentum in Britain’s big cities after a steady return of workers, shoppers and visitors, new research reveals. The…
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Paper £20 and £50 Notes to be Withdrawn After 30 September 2022
Millions of pounds of paper banknotes are to lose their legal tender status this year, the Bank of England has confirmed. Old style £20 and…
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City Pub Group in £17m Sale of Six Pubs
Pub operator City Pub Group has announced the disposal of six pubs for around £17.1m. Five venues on the south coast – the Walrus, Brighton…
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Stonegate Group Crowned Best Employer of the Year at the British Credit Awards 2022
Stonegate Group have won the ‘Best Employer of the Year’ category in the British Credit Control Awards at an award ceremony held at The Royal…
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Ukraine Crisis is A Long Term Threat to Food Prices, Warns Lynx Purchasing
The Russian invasion of Ukraine will have an ongoing impact on hospitality food prices, and is likely to end any hopes that spiralling food inflation…
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Rising Costs Hit UK Restaurants as they Suffer ‘Lunchflation’, Research Reveals
New data in the UK has revealed a trend of “lunchflation:” lunch item costs are rising fast across the UK, with prices jumping 3% year…
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