Christmas Drink Drive Warning
Drivers are being warned they are more than twice as likely to be breathalysed over the Christmas and New Year period than at any other…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
BBPA Calls On Government To Continue Reviewing “Painful” Estimated EPR Fees
The UK Government department Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) has announced its illustrative base fees (December 2024 ) the new UK Extended…
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Storms And Consumer Caution Hold Down Drinks Sales In Early December
Stormy weather restricted On Premise drinks sales in the first fortnight of December—leaving suppliers and venues hoping for a late surge in the last few…
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Rising Inflation, Stalling Interest Rates, Looming Recession: Chancellor Urged To Rethink Spring Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to “re-think her budget following last week’s announcement on inflation, the announcement from the Bank of England on Interest…
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Nightmare Before Christmas For Small Business Water Bills
Small businesses face 42 per cent rises in water bills over the next five years Responding to Ofwat’s decision to allow water companies to increase…
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Millions of Brits Planning A Domestic Festive Holiday, Bringing £2.5 Billion Boost To Economy
VisitEngland’s Christmas Trip Tracker Survey reveals that 8.8 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK during the Christmas and New Year…
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Energy Ombudsman Extends Access to Small Businesses
Small businesses with up to 50 employees are now (from Thursday 19th December 2024) be eligible to access Energy Ombudsman’s independent dispute resolution services for…
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Guinness Supply Challenges to Persist Until End of December, Diageo Confirms
UK pubs and bars will face ongoing restrictions on Guinness supplies until the end of December, according to brewer Diageo. The company has announced plans…
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Alcohol Avoidance Trend Set to Continue in UK Through Festive Season, says Globaldata
The demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks is on the rise as consumers increasingly seek healthier alternatives and choose sobriety to better enjoy their social…
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Bank of England Maintains Interest Rates at 4.75% Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.75%, following a recent vote by its nine-member monetary policy committee. However, three…
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Spread Joy, Not Fear- Diners Urged To Be Kind To Hospitality Staff This Christmas
As the holiday season ramps up, HR services company UKG is urging party-goers to show kindness to frontline hospitality and food service workers who bear…
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Dalloway Terrace Receives Its First AA Rosette
Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury, a restaurant well known for its seasonal transformations from lush summer gardens to winter wonderlands, is proud to announce it…
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First Look At Pedn Olva’s Visionary New Transformation In St Ives Is Unveiled
St Austell Brewery has announced a multi-million-pound investment at one of St Ives’ most iconic venues. The Pedn Olva, prominently positioned overlooking Porthminster Beach, will…
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Sky Business Backs Pubs With PubAid Sponsorship of PDC World Darts Championship Players
In a show of support for pubs during the busy December trading period, Sky Business has donated its shirt sponsorship of PDC World Darts Championship…
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Pitlochry Hotel Rescues Food Bank Christmas
A Pitlochry Hotel has stepped up to rescue the town food bank’s Christmas Day Lunch by filling a staff shortage which threatened the event. For…
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