‘Morning, Cheffy!’ The UK’s Top KP, Marito Pires De Sousa, And His ‘Infectious Joy’
Winterhalter has revealed this year’s winner of the Kitchen Porter of the Year award: he is Marito Pires De Sousa, who works at Mollie’s Motel…
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October Sees Growth In Eating And Drinking Out Market Amid Easing Financial Pressure, Finds Lumina Intelligence
Lumina Intelligence’s latest Eating and Drinking Out Panel (EDOP) data reveals improvement in the UK’s eating and drinking out market for October 2024, as consumers…
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Minister Urges Live Music Industry To Introduce Voluntary Ticket Levy To Protect Grassroots Venues
The UK’s live music industry has been urged by the government to join forces to help safeguard the future of the grassroots music sector. In…
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Nominations Open To Find UK’s Best Beer And Pub Campaigner
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is seeking stories of community champions for its annual Campaigner of the Year Award. Nominations have now opened for the…
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Michael And Sasha Ibbotson Celebrate 25 Years At The Durham OX
Award winning licensee Michael Ibbotson is urging fellow publicans to fully focus on delivering as great a customer experience as possible in order to trade…
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Employer NI Increase A ‘Significant Burden’ And Will Impact Investment Says Thwaites
The increase in employer National Insurance contribution (NICs) announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Budget last month, will place a “significant burden” on brewer,…
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Leisure And Hospitality Businesses Brace For Post-Budget Headwinds As Wages Hit Record Levels
ONS labour market statistics show average weekly earnings in the food and accommodation sector has risen 12% to £581.64 in Q3 2024, from £518.01 in…
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1-In-4 Independent Pubs Set To Fail As They Face A Wall Of Taxes From The Chancellor’s Budget
A new survey from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) shows the devastating impact of the additional costs on small pub businesses from the Chancellor’s…
Read more...Hoteliers Say Sporting Quarter Plan Is A Winner
News that developers behind a £200m ‘sporting quarter’ in South Bristol hope to break ground in 2025 has been warmly welcomed by the city’s hoteliers….
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Budget Backlash As Sector Struggles With Increased Costs
A tough budget drove concern throughout the whole of the On Trade with cost increases to business rates, employers national insurance and the national minimal…
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National Pubwatch Conference To Tackle The Major Challenges Facing The Late-Night Sector
The Government approach to the licensed trade, operator responsibilities under the Equalities Act and domestic abuse are some of the major topics that will be tackled…
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International Salon Culinaire 2025 Opens For Entries
Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire, taking place on 17-19 March 2025 at Excel London, has opened for entries with more than 100 live and…
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No-Shows In Hospitality Back Up To Record-High
New figures from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report, in partnership with CGA by NIQ, reveals that the number of consumers not showing up for their…
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Mark Hix The Oyster & Fish House Restaurant Set to Close
Chef Mark Hix has confirmed he will be closing the Oyster & Fish House in in Lyme Regis next month after 16 years of trading….
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The Ivy Brasserie Gives First Look At New Bournemouth Restaurant As It Dazzles Guests At Exclusive Opening Party
Bournemouth sparkled with excitement as The Ivy Bournemouth Brasserie marked its grand opening with an unforgettable launch party. The highly anticipated event offered guests a…
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