Fresh Look for Cask Beer Unveiled in a New Campaign to Save Our National Drink
A fresh look and bold new marketing campaign, unveiled at today’s Future of Cask Seminar (22 September), is seeking to modernise the image of cask…
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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.
Welsh Government Launches Public Consultation on ‘Tourism Tax’ Plans
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals to give local authorities the powers to introduce a visitor levy.
Read more...Government Support Warms the Hearts of Bristol Hoteliers
Bristol Hoteliers have welcomed what industry leaders have described as an ‘unprecedented intervention’ by the Government to help them cope with soaring energy costs.
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Hospitality Groups’ August Sales Up from Pre-COVID-19 Levels, but Inflation Wipes Out Growth
Like-for-like sales at Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups in August were 2.0% ahead of the pre-COVID-19 levels of August 2019, the new edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker shows.
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Cask Ale Week 22 Sept-2 Oct Offers Opportunities for Pubs and Breweries
Cask Ale Week is upon us!
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North West Hotel Group Expands Charity Support Across Region
The owners of Brilliant Hotel Group are boosting their charitable credentials with a new partnership, which will see all seven properties donating rooms and meals to charity fundraising events.
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Business Energy Bills to be Capped for 6 Months and Further Pub Support Pledged
Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced plans to cut the wholesale prices that are incorporated into business energy bills this winter, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday….
Read more...Hike in Energy Costs as Fuller’s Sales Recover from Pandemic
Pub group Fuller Smith & Turner PLC has said it anticipates a significant increase in its gas and electricity bill this year due to the global…
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CAMRA Warns the Price of a Pint could Reach £20 Without Urgent Government Support
The Campaign for Real Ale warns that the price of a pint could rise to £15 to £20 at the bar if Government support on energy bills is further delayed.
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Urgent Clarity Needed on Energy to Save Hospitality Businesses and Jobs this Winter
Leaders of trade bodies representing pubs, brewers, bars, restaurants and hotels have written to the Chancellor ahead of the fiscal statement later this week warning…
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BII Launches #notjustapub Campaign
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today (September 20) launched their #notjustapub campaign, inspired by member Emma Gibbon from the Plough Inn at Prestbury, who shared her passion for pubs and the local people and businesses they support recently on her social media.
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Surge in Hospitality Insolvencies as Energy Costs Rise
The has been a surge in the number of UK insolvencies over the past year, as the current cost of living crisis shows no signs…
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Welsh Chef Who Cooked for the Queen Speaks of World’s “Huge Loss”
One of Wales’ top chefs has said the passing of Her Majesty the Queen is a ”huge loss” not only to the United Kingdom and…
Read more...Nation Pays Tribute to Queen’s “Remarkable Reign”
The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place today September 19 at Westminster Abbey beginning at 1100hrs. The Service will pay tribute to The…
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Operators “Struggling to Build Teams to Drive Growth”
Emerging from lockdowns, hospitality operators are still missing out on a critical opportunity to address the sector’s staffing crisis, a new study shows. With the…
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