New Faces At One Of Arkell’s Oldest Pubs
An award-winning husband and wife team have taken over The George at Kempsford, a pub that has been with Arkell’s Brewery since 1861. Chef Roger…
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Weather Gives Drinks Sales a Fortnight of Two Halves
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise have fluctuated widely over the last two weeks, with the heatwave bringing mixed fortunes for pubs, bars and restaurants….
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Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 Now Open for Entry
Riso Gallo’s UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 has officially opened for entries. It is the sixth year of the competition,…
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Majority of Customers Have a Positive Experience with Customer Services Robots
The majority of customers have a positive experience when dealing with service robots, according to new research from Durham University Business School. The study found…
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Consumers Back Changes to Legal Definition of Cider to Help Save Orchards
Members of the public polled by YouGov have given their overwhelming support to a call to change the rules on as the minimum amount of…
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Research Reveals Extent of Household Cutbacks on Eating Out and Entertainment
UK households are cutting back on dining out and activities this summer as the impact of the cost-of-living hits, according to new data from intelligence…
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Hospitality is UK’s Most Stressful Industry, With 57% Reporting High Levels of Stress
Hospitality is the most stressful industry in the UK with a staggering 57% of employees reporting workplace stress, ranking ahead of industries such as Retail,…
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One in Five Nightclubs Closed Over the Past Three Years, CGA Reports
Recent figures released by NTIA through CGA have shown the huge impact on nightclubs across the UK over the last 3 years, with only 1130…
Read more...Hoteliers Urge New PM to cut VAT
Hoteliers in Bristol are urging whoever becomes the new Prime Minister to cut the rate of VAT to help their businesses survive the post-pandemic threat…
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Hospitality Headcount Hits Two Year High – but Leaver Rate Remains Major Cause for Concern
Hospitality staffing numbers are nearing pre-pandemic levels, but a series of factors such as increasing rates of pay, high staff turnover, and the changing make-up…
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Excellion Capital Arranges £110m Credit Facility for Pub Operator Red Oak Taverns
Excellion Capital, a boutique investment and advisory firm focussed on real estate and asset-backed investments, has arranged a six-year £110 million whole loan for Red…
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Star Goes Big and Early on World Cup Support
With new research revealing that nearly 50% of people who will watch the World Cup this year plan to do so in a pub, Star…
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Local Community Pub Reopens Following £189,000 Investment
The Black Bull, a local community pub in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, reopened on Friday 29th July following a £189,000 investment. At the helm is passionate…
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Research Reveals Over Half of People Think the Average Price of a Pint is Now Unaffordable
A survey of the UK public commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale has found a 10% jump in the number of people who say…
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New Data from UKinbound Reveals UK Summer Travel Trends
UKinbound’s latest Business Barometer Survey, conducted with its members in June/July 2022 suggests that the resurgence of the UK’s inbound tourism industry is being led…
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