Rising Costs and Rain Hold Down Hospitality Spending in April
Britain’s hospitality groups saw like-for-like sales fall by 0.4% in April as consumers tightened their spending, the latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It…
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Chancellor Announces “Selective” Summer VAT Cut for Hospitality, Leisure and Family Dining
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a temporary VAT reduction spanning large parts of the hospitality, leisure and licensed on-trade sectors, cutting the standard 20% rate…
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Michelin Retires Green Star As Sustainability Recognition Takes New Direction
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland is to retire its Green Star sustainability accolade, bringing to a close a scheme that for several years…
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UK Eating Out Market Forecast to Reach £102.8bn in 2026 as Branded Operators Outperform
The UK eating out market is forecast to reach £102.8bn in value in 2026, representing +1.8% growth year on year, according to the latest Lumina…
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Hospitality Among Hardest Hit as UK Job Vacancies Fall to Five-Year Low
The UK’s licensed hospitality and pub trade is facing a deepening recruitment and retention challenge after new labour market data revealed that lower-paying sectors —…
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Longer Social Occasions Sustain Spend as Drinking Moderation Continues to Shape UK On Trade
New insight from The Oxford Partnership suggests UK consumers remain highly engaged with pubs, bars and hospitality occasions despite softer drinks volume performance, as longer…
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APPG for Hospitality and Tourism Launches Visitor Levy Inquiry
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospitality and Tourism is today launching a wide-ranging inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor levy. The group is…
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Rōti Modern Mediterranean Launches UK Expansion
US casual dining brand Rōti Modern Mediterranean, has launched in the UK with three London kitchens now live exclusively on Uber Eats and the introduction…
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Spaghetti House Closes After Seven Decades as Administration Ends Iconic Italian Chain
One of London’s most enduring Italian restaurant brands has fallen silent, as Spaghetti House — a fixture on the capital’s dining scene for 70 years…
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Global Chefs to Gather in Wales as Country Hosts First UK Worldchefs Congress
Wales is set to take centre stage on the global culinary map over the coming days as it hosts the prestigious Worldchefs Congress & Expo…
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Global Travel & Tourism Growth to Outpace Wider Economy by 1.5 Times Over the Next Decade
Global Travel & Tourism is forecast to continue outpacing wider economic growth in 2026, with the sector expected to contribute $12TN to the world economy,…
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BII Licensee of the Year 2026 Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their six incredible finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). The Licensee…
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Holiday Tax Bill Will Legislate For More Expensive Family Holidays
The Government’s Holiday Tax Bill could add £100 to the cost of a family two-week holiday during a cost-of-living crisis UKHospitality has said. The inclusion…
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New Welsh Government Should Harness Hospitality’s Potential
The new Welsh Government should look to hospitality to drive growth, regenerate high streets and support communities across Wales by cutting business taxes and reforming…
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Discounts Tempt Diners, But Eating Out Remains First Area Consumers Cut Back On, RSM UK finds
Nearly half of all consumers (48%) say discounts or multi-buy offers would encourage them to visit a hospitality venue, according to RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook*….
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