Hospitality Rebound Continues in June, with Gen Z Driving Sales
Sunshine overseas, combined with an insatiable appetite to shop Tax Free, has driven UK consumer spending across Europe in June. With the better weather acting…
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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.
Food and Drink Industry Accounts for 6% of UK Administrations in 2022, Analysis Reveals
The food and drink industry accounted for 6% of administrations in the first six months of the year – the sixth highest sector in the…
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Shepherd Neame Acquires Bournemouth Bar Urban Reef
Brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of Bournemouth seaside bar and restaurant Urban Reef. Located next to the…
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Record 176,000 Hospitality Vacancies
Pubs and restaurants throughout the UK are facing a recruitment crisis after the number of job vacancies hit a record high of176,000, twice as many…
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Minimum Unit Alcohol Pricing May Not Curb Drinking in Most at Risk
A Newcastle University study, published in the journal BMJ Open, has revealed that while Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) was associated with larger reductions in consumption…
Read more...Fuller’s Opens Two New Managed Sites
Fuller, Smith & Turner, the premium pubs and hotels business, will be opening two new sites today [27 July 2022]. The George & Dragon at…
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Hospitality Operating Costs Account for Over Half of Turnover
Operating costs in the hospitality sector have risen to 55.2% of annual turnover (before rent) the highest level since 2007, according to a report from…
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Rum Tops Whisky to Become a Billion-Pound Spirit
Rum sales have smashed through the £1bn-a-year barrier thanks to dynamic new brands and flavours and surging interest from younger consumers. CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest…
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Hospitality Drives Britain’s City-Centre Recovery in the First Half of 2022
Solid sales growth in restaurants, pubs and bars has helped Britain’s regional city centres to recover their vibrancy in the first six months of 2022,…
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Britain’s Best-Looking Pubs Revealed
CAMRA has unveiled the winners of its prestigious Pub Design Awards, which recognise the most stunning feats of architecture, design and conservation in British pubs…
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Eman Ali Founder of British Curry Awards Dies aged 61
Tributes from across the hospitality and food sector have been paid following the death of Enam Ali MBE, founder of the prestigious British Curry Awards…
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Bidcorp UK Acquires Nicol Hughes Foodservice
Bidcorp UK has announced the acquisition of Nicol Hughes Foodservice. The Northwest-based wholesaler becomes the latest addition to Caterfood Buying Group’s successful network of independent…
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64% Jump in Restaurant Insolvencies Report Reveals
The number of restaurant insolvencies has risen dramatically over the past year amid staff shortages and rising inflation, according to a new study. Accountancy firm…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Drop Again for Post-COVID Restaurants and Pubs
Restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales continue to plateau after booming during COVID lockdowns, the latest CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker…
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Alfresco Dining Rules to be Made Permanent Next Year
The governments relaxation of “alfresco rules” making it easier and cheaper for hospitality operators to get pavement licences are to be extended and made permanent…
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