Catastrophic Rates Rise In April Will Put Thousands Of Pubs Out Of Business
Publicans in England in Wales have reacted with fury and dismay at the realisation that far from receiving clearly promised help with their business rates,…
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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.
Chef Sally Abé Joins 2026 Toque d’Or® Judging Panel
Nestlé Professional today announced culinary super star Sally Abé as head judge for the 38th edition of Toque d’Or. With a strong passion for elevating British cuisine through local, seasonal and sustainable produce – and her…
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Restaurants’ Deliveries Rise In October As Consumers Choose Convenience Over Pick-Ups
Restaurants’ delivery sales jumped by 7.6% year-on-year in October as consumers continued a long-term move towards direct-to-door orders, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home…
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Mitchells & Butlers Faces £130m Cost Increase Amid Wage and Tax Changes
Mitchells & Butlers, the operator behind popular pub and restaurant chains including All Bar One, Toby Carvery, Harvester, and Miller & Carter, has announced it…
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Eye Watering 10.2% Increase In Business Rates Bills Now Landed On UK PLC
John Webber Head of Business Rates at Colliers commented, “The Chancellor’s announcements today concerning business rates constitute a dismal day for UK PLC and the…
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Government Scales Back Unfair Dismissal Plans in Employment Rights Compromise
The government has dropped controversial plans to introduce immediate unfair dismissal protection for workers, instead opting for a six-month qualifying period in revised Employment Rights…
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Michelin-Starred Chef Tom Shepherd Honours Marston’s Top Chefs of 2025
Marston’s recently hosted its inaugural Top Chef event at St John’s House, Wolverhampton, bringing together the very best of Marston’s kitchen talent for an afternoon…
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Global Search Begins For IOH Restaurant Manager Of The Year 2026
The Institute of Hospitality has begun its search for the 2026 Restaurant Manager of the Year (RMOY). The competition, sponsored by Menzies, the Hotel Café…
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Cracking Clubs! CAMRA Announces Top Four Social Clubs In The UK
The Club of the Year competition is heating up as CAMRA unveils the top four social clubs in the UK. Run in conjunction with Club…
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£420m Cut in Support as Pubs and Restaurants Face 40%–65% Business Rates Rise
Pubs, restaurants and small shops in England are facing steep business rate rises from next April after the Autumn Budget delivered far less generous support…
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Tourist Levy Is A Disastrous Tax On Hotels
New powers to levy a tourist tax on visitors to fund local projects under a new policy have been branded “disastrous” by sector leaders and…
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Industry Reacts with Dismay to Chancellors Budget
Industry leaders have expressed deep disappointment with Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget delivered on Wednesday 26th November warning that the package of measures represents another…
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Budget 2025: Hospitality Sector Faces Mixed Signals as Reeves Delivers Business Rates Reform
Today’s Budget at a glance: Chancellor Rachel Reeves today delivered her second Autumn Budget, confirming long-awaited business rates reform for the hospitality and licensed on-trade…
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Licensed Trade Charity Grows Commercial Arm With Acquisition Of Site For New School
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has announced the acquisition of a new location that will expand its specialist education provision for children and young people…
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RedCat Hospitality Offloads Leased Estate to Admiral Taverns in Strategic Refocus
RedCat Hospitality is set to divest its entire leased and tenanted division, comprising 21 properties, to Admiral Taverns in a move that signals a strategic…
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