Card Spending Grew just 3.6% in May but Pubs & Bars See Sales Uplift
Consumer card spending grew just 3.6 per cent year-on-year in May – less than half the latest CPIH* inflation rate of 7.8 per cent and…
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Admiral Taverns Raises £85,000 for Mental Health Charity
Admiral Taverns community pub group, which owns nearly 1,500 pubs across the UK, has raised an incredible £85,000 for its charity partner, Chasing the Stigma…
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Brewery Insolvencies Rise as Operational Costs Increase
Soaring operational costs and a greater competition between brands have seen the number of UK breweries becoming insolvent more than triple in the past year,…
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Historic Tylers Green Pub To Reopen After Major Refurbishment
A much-loved Buckinghamshire village pub reopened at the weekend following a £240,000 revamp. The overhaul of The Horse & Jockey at Tylers Green has been…
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Take A Look Inside New Harlow Pub Following A £213,000 Makeover
The Purple Emperor on Momples Road in Harlow, reopened on Friday 26th May following a major investment of £213,000. The pub is part of the…
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Warm Weather And Cider Drive More Drinks Sales Growth
Drinks sales were in year-on-year growth for a fifth successive time last week, thanks to warm weather and surging cider sales. CGA by NIQ’s latest…
Read more...Business Confidence Rising In Hospitality Despite Inflationary Pressures
New survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth reveals upswing in optimism but concerns about profitability and cash reserves Optimism among leaders of Britain’s top…
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The Tips Bill Gains Royal Assent and Becomes Law
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill has become an Act of parliament (law) by gaining Royal Assent. The Bill imposes unlawfulness for employers to withhold…
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Simon Rogan Wins Top Accolade At Craft Guild Of Chefs Awards
Leading hospitality names such as chefs Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Tom Shepherd were among those who received a prestigious accolade at the 2023 Craft…
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Kitchen Porters Day 2023 Aiming To Celebrate Staff & Raise Money For Hospitality Action
The tenth KP Day, which is organised by Winterhalter and taking place on Thursday 22nd June, aims to celebrate the importance of kitchen porters to…
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Take A Look Inside New Preston Pub Following £300,000 Makeover
The Gamull on Longridge Road, Preston, re-opened on Friday 26th May following a major investment of £300,000! The pub is part of the Proper Pubs…
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Shepherd Neame Reveals 2023 Pub Award Winners
The New Flying Horse at Wye has been named Pub of the Year in the Shepherd Neame Pub Awards, which were held at Canterbury Rugby…
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Claudia Winkleman Set to Unveil AA Hospitality Awards Winners
Recognising the excellence of hotels, restaurants and their teams across the UK, the AA Hospitality Awards is one of the industry’s most prestigious and highly…
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Bristol Hoteliers Serve Up Treat For College Catering Students
Hoteliers in Bristol have served up a treat for college catering students in the form of a top-of-the-range Thermomix and fine dining plates. The catering…
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Chef Vacancies Need Urgent Attention
UKHospitality has urged the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to add chefs to the Shortage Occupation List, in order to alleviate persistent shortages. Responding to the…
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