Who Will Take the Young National Chef of the Year Title Later This Year?
The Craft Guild of Chefs has now officially revealed the full list of talented young chefs who have secured their place in the prestigious final….
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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.
Europe’s Capital Cities Lead Hospitality Recovery
A new report from hospitality insight leader The Oxford Partnership has revealed the cities, days and trading patterns driving the strongest rebound in European hospitality….
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Industry Warns of Daily Pub Closures as Tax Burden Threatens Sector Survival
The licensed trade is bracing for a devastating year ahead, with industry leaders warning that more than one pub per day could permanently close across…
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Chef Fundraiser Second Bite Raises Over £116,000 For Cancer Research UK
Credit 7Fifty Second Bite Festival, which took place at Wylam Brewery, Newcastle, on Sunday 06th July 2025, has been a massive success, raising £116,462,06 for Cancer…
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Harsh Personal Guarantees Will Chill Growth Ambitions, Say Small Businesses
Heavy-handed personal guarantees are “shackling” ambition and risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. Research by…
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Warmer Weather Boost Youngs Trading
Pub company Young’s has expressed confidence in the coming year following its latest trading statement for the 14 weeks from 1 April 2025 to 8…
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Bidfood Highlights The Importance Of Building A More Sustainable, Efficient And Resilient Industry
As caterers across the UK hospitality foodservice industry have faced numerous challenges from rising costs and inflation, staff shortages, skill gaps, sustainability pressures, and a…
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Champion British Food Fortnight To Reconnect The Industry With Its Food Roots
Love British Food, the organisers of British Food Fortnight, are calling on pubs, bars, hospitality venues and restaurants across the UK to join this year’s…
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Regale Microwave Ovens Announces Passing of CEO and Co-Founder Patrick Bray
Regale Microwave Ovens has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Patrick (Pat) Bray, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, who has died at the age…
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Finalists Revealed for 2025 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards
Celebrating sustainability, innovation and excellence across north-east Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector The finalists for the 2025 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards (ACSTA) have…
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Greene King Pub Partners Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with Sunderland Publican
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, is celebrating 25 years of partnership with long-serving operator Paul Greenwell, who…
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Punch Pubs & Co. Triumphs In Community Clean
Pub company Punch Pubs & Co. has completed another clean-up campaign, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to protecting people, the planet, and pubs. In their latest…
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Patty & Bun Founder Expands Pub Portfolio with Second London Venue
The entrepreneur behind popular burger chain Patty & Bun is set to launch his second public house venture this autumn, having secured a new collaboration…
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Hospitality Connect Secures Funding To Help Grow Next-Gen Industry Talent Pipeline
UK not-for-profit business, Hospitality Connect has received £200k from Savoy Educational Trust to help expand their reach across the UK. The funding will be used…
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Aberdeen’s Visitor Levy Plans ‘Gamble With City’s Tourism Ambitions’
FSB warns of risk to city’s reputation as tourist destination Proposed 7% rate would be among ‘very highest in Europe’ Vital to consider impact on…
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