New Laws and Code to Resolve Remaining COVID-19 Commercial Rent Debts
New laws and a Code of Practice are being introduced to resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued because of the pandemic, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
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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.
Most Furloughed Staff Returning to Work
Most workers who were still on the British government’s COVID-19 furlough programme when it closed at the end of September returned to their employers
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Fridays joins the Institute of Hospitality as its First, Major UK Casual Dining Brand
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has announced it has signed Fridays, one of the UK’s major casual dining brands, as its latest corporate member and will welcome
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Nightcap report “Outstanding Financial Results”
Bar operator Nightcap has reported unaudited total net sales for the 13-week period of the new financial year since 28 June of £7.6m. The company stated
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Christmas Will be Lockdown-Free says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he sees no evidence to suggest a Christmas lockdown is ‘on the cards’, despite rising Covid cases.
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A Strong Month for Hospitality Sales
Like-for-like sales were up 13.5% in October when compared with 2019 levels, according to the latest data from S4labour, the online labour-scheduling management system from…
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Cru Holdings Thanks Customers for Support with Return of Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
A Highland bar and restaurant group has brought back a popular initiative to thank customers who have supported the business through difficult trading conditions, while…
Read more...Getting Festive – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Will Ferrell, Elf The wonderful time of the year is…
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SMEs “Keep Calm and Carry On” Despite Rising Costs from Suppliers
Supply chain issues and increasing costs have impacted SMEs countrywide and yet they seem to be handling it in their usual resilient stride. Fintech business…
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Springboard Becomes Hoteliers’ Charter Champion to Support Placements of Trainee Hotel Professionals
Hospitality charity Springboard has pledged its support to the Hoteliers’ Charter and is one of the latest leading organisations to become a Charter Champion,
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Consumers Want to do More for the Environment, but Businesses Must Take Action and Provide Greener Choices
In the lead up to COP26, new research by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has revealed that there is limited knowledge when it comes to the tangible actions that consumers
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Chancellor Announces Hospitality Business Rate Discount and Alcohol Duty Reform
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced a business rates discount for the hospitality sector as well as plans to reform alcohol duty as part of his 2021 Autumn Budget.
Read more...Small Business Confidence Drops Amid Inflation and Tax Hikes, as Chancellor Urged to Act
Government plans to increase tax on employers, employees, sole traders and company directors in April is set to hamper the UK’s nascent economic recovery
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Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Announces Michel Roux Jr as Chef Ambassador for 2022
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the business event for the foodservice and hospitality industry, has announced that Michel Roux Jr will be joining the event as Chef Ambassador
Read more...Treasury Must Play Its Part To Support Small Businesses Ahead Of NLW Increase
Following the announcement that the National Living Wage is set to rise by 6.6 per cent from £8.91 per hour to £9.50 in this week’s Budget, the Federation of Small Businesses
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