Single-Use Plastic Cutlery And Plates Could Be Banned In England
The government has announced proposals to ban single-use plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups in England as part of what it calls a “war on plastic”.
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Business Rates System An “Indefensible” Disincentive To Invest, Says FSB
Small firms should not be penalised with a higher business rates bill for greening their premises or improving staff wellbeing with new amenities, while childcare providers should be granted rates relief
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Institute Of Hospitality Welcomes Government’s Support For The Clink Kitchens Programme
The Institute of Hospitality, the only international professional body for current and aspiring hospitality leaders and managers, has welcomed the UK Government’s support for the expansion of The Clink Kitchens
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Heineken UK Injects Another £38m Into The Great British Pub
700 pubs, almost a third of pubs in HEINEKEN UK’s Star Pubs & Bars estate, set to benefit
500 jobs created
The 2021 investment brings HEINEKEN UK’s total investment in its estate since January 2020 to £73m
Event Visitors Returning, But COVID-19 Concerns Linger
CGA’s pre-pandemic research found that around a third of consumers in Britain typically visited concerts (37%), sporting events (35%) and festivals (29%). Now, the latest Consumer Pulse survey
Read more...Cash Is Key For Leisure And Hospitality Sector As Businesses Prepare For Crucial August Bank Holiday Weekend
Nearly half (44%) of small hospitality and leisure businesses in the UK rely on cash daily, according to recent research of more than 500 small businesses by the Post Office.
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96% Of Scottish Small Independent Brewers Unprepared For Deposit Return Scheme
The overwhelming majority (96%) of small independent brewers in Scotland are unprepared for the Deposit Return Scheme due to be introduced next year, according to a new survey
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Soho’s Al Fresco Festival To End In September
Westminster City Council has announced al fresco dining will end on Soho’s roads next month.
Officials said traffic will be reintroduced in the central London area on September 30, meaning the streets can no longer be used to seat customers.
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Living Wage Expectations Are The Reality For Hospitality, Says Bizimply
Increasing pressure on hospitality operators to pay the Real Living Wage (RLW) is likely to prove to be an irresistible force for those who want to employ the best staff, says workforce management specialist Bizimply.
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Pubs To Serve 60 Million Pints Over Bank Holiday Weekend – 6 Million Fewer Than Pre-Covid
BBPA says reform of Business Rates, VAT and Beer Duty cut essential to bridge the gap in pubs’ recovery
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), has revealed it estimates 60 million pints of beer will be sold in Britain
Read more...U.S. Must Approve Astrazeneca Vaccine To Rescue Transatlantic Travel With UK
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling upon the U.S. government to urgently speed up approval of the UK’s AstraZeneca vaccine to help restore vital transatlantic travel.
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Hospitality Sector Advised To Get In The Christmas Spirit Early
Hospitality businesses may be in line for an early Christmas bonus this festive season – but only if they market their Christmas offering and secure Christmas deposits and payments soon.
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Greene King Kicks Off Month Long Fundraiser With Brave The Shave For Macmillan
Greene Kingis kicking of its annual month of fundraising with the sponsorship of a new fundraising concept for Macmillan Cancer Support, called Macmillan Brave the Shave Live.
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Ten Chefs Confirmed For Young National Chef Of The Year Final
The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed its finalists for the prestigious Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) competition. The ten chefs, who work in hotels and restaurants across the UK
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Hawthorn Launches Proper Pubs Managed Brand
Community pub operator Hawthorn, now part of Admiral Taverns, has created a new platform, Proper Pubs to bring together its managed operations
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