UK Now Third Largest Rum Market in the World
A landmark report by Campari Group UK reveals how rum increasingly represents a key growth area within spirits in 2022 and beyond for both the…
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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.
Heineken UK Pours £42m into Pub Upgrades
HEINEKEN-owned Star Pubs & Bars will invest £42m in upgrading more than a quarter of its estate in 2022, creating over 700 new jobs in…
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The NTIA & the Drinks Trust Partner to Launch 24/7 Mental Health Support for Night Time Economy Businesses
The Drinks Trust, the drinks industry charity, has partnered with Night Time Industries Association within the UK which challenges mental health stigma within the Night…
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Over Two-Thirds of UK’s Hospitality Staff Don’t Trust They Are Paid Correct Tips
67% of UK’s hospitality staff say they have questioned tips on their payslip because they believed the amount was inaccurate, and 92% of staff believe…
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Pub Wins Top Tourism Award for the Second Year Running
Shepherd Neame pub the Blue Anchor at Crowborough has been named Pub of the Year at an annual tourism awards ceremony for the second year…
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UK’s Most Inclusive Venues, Organisations and Individuals Celebrated at Prestigious Awards Ceremony
A global initiative that champions stylish inclusivity in hotels, organisations and hospitality venues has announced the winners of its leading accessibility awards at an exclusive…
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Drinks Sales Back in the Black — Just
Britain’s On Premise drinks sales edged back into growth on pre-COVID-19 levels last week, CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker shows. It indicates that average sales by…
Read more...Report Reveals Concerning Lack of Support for Minority Ethnic Groups in Workplace
The second edition of the Inside Hospitality report has revealed worryingly high levels of racism in the workplace, cemented by 28% of Asian, 37% of…
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BBPA calls on candidates to support their local pubs in upcoming elections
With one week to go until local elections, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is calling on candidates to protect their community’s pubs by…
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Action Plan Announced to Tackle Sexual Harassment Culture in Hospitality
Hospitality bosses have agreed a strict zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of staff in their venues with the launch of a new action plan today….
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Head Down to Your Local this Bank Holiday Weekend says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale’s “Summer of Pub” campaign officially launches this weekend, encouraging people to head down to the local to raise a pint…
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UKHospitality Backs Call for Government Night-Time Sector Support
UKHospitality has backed calls for a Government support package to help counter shortages in night-time sector door staff, including assistance in recruitment and training of…
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Brummie Chefs Team Up to Raise £22k
The ICC Birmingham and Glynn Purnell have teamed up to help raise £23,000 for the city’s only producing theatre. The event raised funds for Birmingham…
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Beer & Pub Industry Calls for Hospitality and Late-Night Champions as Part of Local Elections Manifesto
New ‘hospitality and late-night economy champions’ should be appointed in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has today recommended, as part…
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Customers are Crying Out for Support when Buying Wine
New research out this week shows that 1-in-3 customers don’t feel confident ordering wine in pubs, bars and restaurants, with 1-in-9 admitting that they often…
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