High Demand for Night-Time Economy, but Late Night Levy Must Go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of…
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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.
CAMRA Backs Calls for Investigation into Energy Companies’ Treatment of Pubs
Commenting on the British Beer and Pub Association’s request that the House of Commons Treasury Committee and Business Committee conduct an urgent inquiry into the…
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2022 Ends with Record High 24% Food Inflation
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) ended 2022 at record highs, with the Food basket nearly one quarter higher than December 2022. The FPI…
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Hospitality Industry Serves Up a Fundraising Record for Action Against Hunger UK
The UK hospitality industry has stepped up to the plate, raising just shy of half a million pounds – a record-breaking amount – for international…
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Star Rolls Out Smart Meters to a Third of its Pubs to Help Cut Energy Bills
With high utility bills a major concern for Iicensees, Star is installing gas and electricity smart meters at a third of its pubs to help…
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Celebrations After Popular Licensee Completes 32 Years at the Victoria Hotel
Pub Company Admiral Taverns is celebrating local licensee Michelle Dwan, who runs the Victoria Hotel in Allerton Bywater, and is set to retire at the…
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Punch Pubs & Co Latest Operator to Join the Zero Carbon Forum
Punch Pubs & Co is the latest member to join the Zero Carbon Forum as the industry works together to reduce energy, cut carbon and…
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Bidcorp UK Secures Thomas Ridley Foodservice as Second Acquisition in 2023
After the announcement about the acquisition of Harvest Fine Foods last week, Bidcorp UK has today further strengthened its portfolio of brands with the acquisition…
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Extending Licensing Hours for King’s Coronation Would Provide ‘Much-Needed Boost’ for Sector
The extension of licensing hours for the King’s Coronation in May will provide a “much-needed boost” for the sector, according to UKHospitality. The government launched…
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Fullers Salles Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels but Industrial Cation Costing Estimated £4million
London pub group Fuller’s has reported like-for-like sales up 20% for the 43 weeks to 21 January 2023, and at 97% against the same period…
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Hotel Takeover’ by Cheshire College South and West Empowers Young Hospitality Talent
Hospitality’s rising stars from a Cheshire College South and West are planning to take over the running of the Devonshire Fell Hotel, located in the…
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Night Time Economy Adviser Calls for Urgent Inquiry into Withheld Energy Support for Hospitality Sector
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has called for an urgent inquiry into evidence of withheld energy support for the struggling…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Still Double Pre-COVID Levels Despite Dip in 2022
Combined sales in December 2022 were 104% higher than in December 2019, with deliveries up 238% and takeaway and click-and-collect orders 53% ahead. The figures…
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Wetherspoon Named a Top Employer for the 18th Time
Wetherspoon has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2023. It is the 18th time that Wetherspoon has been…
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Breweries and Pubs are on the Road to Net Zero
Breweries and pubs across the UK have started the New Year with green ambition and are sharing the ways in which they are innovating to…
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