Mayor to Create Night Time Enterprise Zones to Support London’s Recovery
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new £500,000 programme to create Night Time Enterprise Zones in the capital to help support…
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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.
Cost-of-Living Squeeze Hits Dining Out
Consumer card spending grew 9.3 per cent in May compared to the same period in 2021, inflated both by the rising cost of living, and…
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Emma McClarkin Awarded OBE
Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association Emma McClarkin has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for services to…
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CMA Launches Investigation into Proposed Warner Bros Discovery-BT Sports Joint Venture
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the proposed joint venture between Warner Bros Discovery and BT Group which aims to create a new…
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Marriott Pulls Out of Russia
Hotel group Marriott International has announced it will be pulling out of the Russian market. The hotel chain had already moved to close its corporate…
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Bespoke Hotels Group Adds Trio of Scottish Venues to Collection with Purchase of McMillan Hotels
Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has purchased the renowned Scottish hotel group, McMillan Hotels. The Bespoke Hotels group continues to build its…
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London Wine Fair Opens Tomorrow!
The London Wine Fair opens its doors tomorrow, 7th June 2022 at 10am! With a packed programme of over 80 masterclasses, tastings and panel discussions…
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On Premise Crosses Fingers for Jubilee Boost to Drinks Sales
Pubs, bars and restaurants will be hoping the long weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will kickstart the summer after another disappointing week of…
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BII Licensee of the Year 2022 Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their six incredible finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. Sponsored by Sky,…
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Almost Half of Night-Time Businesses “Barely Breaking Even”
Just about half (48%) of night-time businesses are ‘barely breaking even’, with a further 20.2% losing money, according to a survey by the Night-Time Industries…
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New UKHospitality Strategy Will Create ‘Dynamic Workforce’ and Resolve Sector’s Staffing Crisis
UKHospitality has launched a nationwide hospitality workforce strategy to nurture cooperation between industry stakeholders and boost recruitment and training for a new generation of skilled…
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Head to the Pub to Raise a Glass to the Queen and Each Other, says CAMRA
The Campaign for Real Ale is urging people to head down to their local over the extended bank holiday weekend to raise a glass to…
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Craft Guild Entices Chefs to Enter National Chef of the Year Competition
As well as winning the sought-after title of National Chef of the Year (NCOTY), for its 50th anniversary of the competition the Craft Guild of…
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Graduate Points Based System “Positive Indication” says UKHospitality Chief
Graduates from the world’s top 50 non-UK universities can now apply to come to Britain through a newly launched visa scheme. Successful applicants with a…
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NTIA Appoints Sacha Lord as Chair of the Board of Directors
Sacha Lord, night-time economy advisor for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and the Warehouse Project, has been appointed chair of the board of directors…
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