UK-EU Deal Welcomed By Hospitality Sector
UK Hospitality has welcomed the news that a UK trade deal agreed with the EU yesterday (Monday) includes cooperation on a youth experience scheme which…
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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.
UKHospitality Celebrates Seventh Anniversary With Key Additions
UKHospitality marks seven years in operation, and has significantly grown its member representation during that period. Over the past 18 months, the voice of hospitality…
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Wetherspoon Named Amongst ‘Europe’s Best Employers 2025’
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has been named among ‘Europe’s best employers’ for 2025 in a new report from the Financial Times and Statista. The Europe’s Best…
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Nature Snaps Win Prizes In Shepherd Neame’s 2025 Photographic Competition
Stunning images of nature in all its springtime glory were captured in the winning images of Shepherd Neame’s latest photography competition. The Faversham-based independent family…
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Mitchells & Butlers Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Credits Efficiency Drive
Credit Mitchells & Butlers Pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers has reported a robust performance in the first half of 2025, with a sharp…
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UK Inflation Rises to 3.5% – Highest for a Year
A sharp rise in utility costs has driven the UK’s inflation rate to its highest level in over a year, with April’s figure climbing to…
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Coventry Pub to Reopen Tomorrow Following £300,000 Refurbishment
The Old Dyers Arms – a traditional community pub located next door to Coventry Rugby Club, just outside the city centre – will officially reopen…
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Botched Business Rates Plan Risks Hospitality Closures And Job Losses
Welsh Government proposals to omit hospitality from business rates reform will dramatically increase costs sector leaders say. UKHospitality Cymru said the outline proposals “simply ignored”…
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General Manager Announced For Leeds’ Highly Anticipated New Hotel Opening
Set to open in summer 2025, Hotel Indigo Leeds has officially announced Simon Grace as General Manager, to oversee hotel operations. Bringing with him over…
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The Restaurant Group Acquires 10 Freehold Pubs from Oakman
The Restaurant Group (“TRG”) has announced the purchase of 10 Freehold Pubs from Oakman Group. The addition of the Oakman pubs is a significant strategic…
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ARC Inspirations Unveils Plans To Expand Into The Capital In Major Growth Milestone
ARC Inspirations, the operator behind the premium bar brands, Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has announced plans to open a flagship venue in London this autumn….
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Sunshine Fuels UK’s Eating Out Surge Despite Rising Costs, Reports Lumina Intelligence
The UK’s eating out sector experienced a remarkable surge in demand, driven by warm weather, according to the latest report from Lumina Intelligence’s Eating and…
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Challenging Hospitality Trading Sees Insolvencies Rise In March
Today’s company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies rose 4% month-on-month from 271 in February 2025 to 282 in March 2025. However, insolvencies…
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Final Six Contenders For Champion Beer Of Britain Revealed
CAMRA has named the top IPAs, milds, bitters, blonds, pales and golden beers in the UK, in an announcement that took place at Cambridge Beer…
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Start of 2025 ‘Tough for Independent Brewers’ as Number of UK Brewers Continues to Drop
The number of breweries in the UK has continued to drop, with 136 fewer brewers as of the end of March 2025 compared to 31st…
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