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Cider Sales Flourish, But Wine and Spirits Struggle as Temperatures Soar

Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 1 August dropped by 2.1% from the same week in 2025, and by 0.9% in the next seven days to Saturday 8 August. It follows a 1.6% dip over the last full week in July.

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Zero Hours Contract Reforms Could Cost Businesses £3bn and Push Up Unemployment, Government Warned

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that the Government’s proposed overhaul of zero hours contracts could damage the jobs market, after an official…

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Finalists Announced for The 2026 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the finalists for the fifth annual BIH Spotlight Awards, recognising exceptional Black and ethnic minority talent across hospitality, food and drink in the UK.

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VATs The Problem Campaign Hits 300,000 Signatures

Following Andy Burnham’s 20% cut to business rates for pubs and live music venues in his first week as Prime Minister, the #VATsTheProblem campaign has reached another milestone, with 300,000 people having signed the petition supporting a new rate of 10% VAT for hospitality businesses.

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Birmingham College Acquires Former Cube Hotel and Restaurant

University College Birmingham has announced the acquisition of two venues within Birmingham’s The Cube, marking the beginning of a significant investment programme designed to create exceptional learning environments for the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals.

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