Caution is King: Budget Exacerbates an Already Cautious Consumer, says RSM UK
The budget gave consumers little comfort as they chose to double-down on saving in favour of spending, according to RSM UK’s latest research. RSM’s quarterly…
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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.
Leon Enters CVA Process as Co-Founder Returns to Rescue Chain
Fast-casual operator Leon is pursuing a Company Voluntary Arrangement that will lead to restaurant closures and redundancies as co-founder John Vincent attempts to return the…
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PubAid Unveils Christmas Ad Backing the Vital Role of UK Pubs
PubAid, the UK’s independent voice for pubs, has unveiled a new Christmas TV advert championing the industry’s vital contribution to community sport. Titled ‘The Pub…
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Cost Of A Three-Course Christmas Dinner At Pubs And Restaurants Rises To £36, As Hospitality Groups Feel The Pressure
The cost of Christmas has continued to rise this year, as new figures from Meaningful Vision reveal that the average price of a three-course festive…
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Hydes Brewery Powers Ahead With Wave Of Internal Promotions As Hospitality Faces Staffing Pressures
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is doubling down on its commitment to its employees, following a wave of internal promotions that reflect its long-term…
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New Cheltenham Taproom To Offer Free Pint to the First 100 Customers
To mark the opening of its new Taproom at the former Fire Station in Cheltenham, Mad Dog Brewery Co will be treating the first 100…
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Eight Welsh Chefs Selected For National Chef Of Wales 2026 Final Cook-Off
Eight talented Welsh chefs will cook off in the prestigious 2026 National Chef of Wales final to be held at ICC Wales, Newport early in…
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Dorset Hospitality Venues Launch Protest Against Labour MPs Over Rising Costs
Independent operators in Southbourne, Christchurch and Wimborne have initiated a boycott campaign targeting Labour MP’s in response to proposed business rates increases, and have begun…
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Creating Connections: Norfolk Pub Steps In To Support Local Community With Village Store
Locals in the village of Alpington and its surrounding villages can pop to the pub for all their essential food items after The Wheel of…
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Chancellor ‘s Budget Sparks Alarm as Nightlife Businesses say Treasury Modelling “Fails Reality”
Britain’s night-time economy is facing an unprecedented crisis as new flash survey data reveals the Chancellor’s autumn Budget will deliver a devastating blow to pubs,…
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Pub is The Hub to Help More pubs after Government Funding Support
Pub is The Hub will be able to help more rural pubs to support their local communities after receiving new funding from the Government. The…
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TGI Fridays UK Faces Uncertain Future as Administration Looms
Casual dining operator files notice of intention to appoint administrators weeks after ownership change The prospects for TGI Fridays’ UK operations have become increasingly uncertain…
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Hilton Sparks Growth in West London with Expansion of Premium Economy Brand
Hilton has today announced the West London debut of its vibrant premium-economy brand, Spark by Hilton, with the signing of Spark by Hilton London Chiswick…
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Card Spending Sees Greatest Fall since 2021 in November
Consumer card spending declined -1.1 per cent year-on-year in November – the greatest fall recorded since February 2021 (-9.5 per cent), and considerably lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.8 per cent. Amid ongoing consumer uncertainty, essential…
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New Research Shows Growing Demand for Tech and Convenience in Pubs
More than half (55%) now say they lean towards pre-booking, ordering food and drinks digitally, and forming an orderly queue away from the counter (as opposed to the more traditional form of spreading out across the bar) when…
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