‘Going Out’ Costs Rise By 12% On Average In 2 Years, Research Reveals
The cost of ‘going out’ has increased by 12% on average over the last 2 years. That’s according to new research from personal finance experts…
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Leisure
UK’s Best Restaurants, Pubs & Bars Revealed at the Casual Dining Awards 2026
The UK’s best pub, bar, and restaurant operators were announced at the prestigious Casual Dining Awards 2026, which took place this week at the London…
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Hospitality Charity Launches Nationwide Fundraising Challenge To Tackle Industry Skills Shortages
The Springboard Charity is calling on hospitality businesses to rally together and run for a powerful cause in The Springboard Virtual Race 2026 – The Stadium Sprint,…
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New Research Reveals A Collapse In Travel Bookings Beyond The Middle East
Travel marketing agency Propellic has released its latest Travel Marketing Index: Special Intelligence Briefing, The Impact of the 2026 Middle East Conflict on Travel Marketing….
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Young’s Reports Strong Full-Year Trading as Cubitt House Acquisition Completes
Young’s, the premium managed pub and bedroom operator, has reported a robust trading performance for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2026, with total managed…
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63% of Young People More Likely To Go Out If Pubs and Bars Host Live Music
Almost two thirds of young people would be more likely to go out locally if pubs and bars hosted regular live music, according to new…
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Hotels and Venues Urged to Join Sustainability Charter Raising £1m for Local Charities
Wyboston Lakes Resort is calling on accommodation providers across the UK to support local charities and adopt more sustainable practices by signing the Room2Give Charter…
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Cool Hand Cup Grand Final Hits the Bullseye
Photo Credit Marstons The Grand Final of Marston’s Cool Hand Cup brought together some of the best amateur darts teams from across the UK for…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Jumped Even Before Middle East Conflict, With More Pain To Come
Company insolvency statistics released earlier this month show accommodation and food services insolvencies jumped 22% month-on-month from 222 in January 2026 to 270 in February…
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Calls for New Music Fan Association as Review Publishes Charter to Safeguard Live Music Sector
Music lovers should be given more representation in policy and decision making with the establishment of a government and industry-backed Music Fans Association, according to…
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Travel & Tourism Sees Best Year Ever and Emerges as the World’s Fastest Growing Sector
Travel & Tourism has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest-growing sector in 2025, with new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)…
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New Martyn’s Law Guidance Published To Help Businesses
Major venues and events, in particular hospitality venues will be better equipped to protect the public from terrorism, as new guidance to support the implementation of…
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Jobs at Risk as Franco Manca Plans Closures Amid Cost Pressures
Up to 225 jobs are at risk after sourdough pizza operator Franco Manca confirmed it intends to close around 16 sites as part of a…
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VisitEngland Reveals National Finalists for 2026 Awards for Excellence
VisitEngland has announced the finalists for the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence. The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence have been championing the best in England’s…
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Hospitality Hit Hardest by Inflation Over the Past Decade
The cost of running a business has risen significantly in the past decade, reshaping the business landscape across the UK. However, new research suggests that…
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