Future Shock Reveals Short-Term Stress And Long-Term Optimism In Hospitality
New report from CGA and UKHospitality shows the scale of COVID’s impact, sets out causes for confidence and highlights need for financial relief
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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.
UPDATED: House Of Lords Set To Vote On Smokefree Pavement Licences
This afternoon [Wednesday 14th July] Lord Faulkner of Worcester hopes to win a vote regretting the Government’s failure to require COVID-19 related seating outside cafes, pubs and restaurants to be Smokefree.
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Business Peer Network Looking To Support The Hospitality, Leisure And Tourism Sector
Owners, senior managers, and directors of SME businesses in the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism industry have the opportunity to join an online business network to aid their pandemic recovery and boost growth.
Read more...Football Fever Results In Boost To UK Hospitality Footfall
UK hospitality footfall rose significantly on Sunday 11th July for the EURO 2020 Final, according to data from Wireless Social. The majority of cities across the UK experienced a steep increase in footfall
Read more...Young’s Sells Off Most Of Its Tenanted Pubs To Punch For £53
Young’s have revealed that it has sold nearly all of its tenanted pubs to rival Punch in a £53 million deal.
The London pub group is to keep just seven of 63 sites held by its tenanted division, the Ram Pub Company
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Nightclubs Urged To Check Customers’ Coronavirus Passports Admission
The Prime Minister is urging nightclubs to check whether people had been vaccinated before allowing them into their venues.
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Alternative Pubs Undertakes £600,000 Fantasy-Themed Revamp With Star
Alternative Pubs is reopening The Hobbit pub in Southampton following a £600,000 joint investment with Star Pubs & Bars. The refurbishment has given the pub a unique fantasy theme
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One In Three Brits Have Encountered A Covid Charge When Paying For A Service
The British are known for being less than complimentary tippers, but with COVID-19 forcing many small businesses to close, it begs the question of whether the UK is now becoming more generous
Read more...Consumer Spending Grew 11.1% In June As Sunshine And Sporting Events Encouraged Brits To Socialise And Set Off On Staycations
Consumer card spending grew 11.1 per cent in June compared to the same period in 2019, as the warmer weather, easing of restrictions and major sporting events saw more Brits socialise and set off on staycations.
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July 19 ‘Freedom Day’ to Go Ahead in England Government Confirms
Almost all Covid-19 lockdown restrictions will be lifted in England on July 19 health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed this afternoon. Social distancing and legal limits…
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Surrey Pub Team Raise Over £5,000 Paddle Boarding 75km For British Heart Foundation
The team from Stonegate Group completed their 75km paddle boarding challenge last week and raised over £5,000 for the British Heart Foundation, the UK’s leading charity funding research into heart
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Thirteen Finalists Revealed For The Craft Guild Of Chefs Graduate Awards 2021
Following two exciting rounds of heats held at West Herts College and Sheffield College last week, thirteen chefs will be cooking in the final exam of the Graduate Awards in September. In the cook-offs
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The Prince Of Wales Visits Publican Who Played A Vital Role In Helping Local Residents During The Covid-19 Pandemic
The Prince of Wales has celebrated the finale of his tour of Wales by pulling a pint at Pub is The Hub project The Ponthir House Inn in Ponthir, in South Wales.
Read more...Outdoor Dining Looks Set To Stay In High Street Regeneration Plans
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to set out plans this week to regenerate the UK’s high streets, which have been in slow decline for years, by expanding outdoor dining and investing more in sports
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Monday Booze: Football Fans Warned Not To Drive
Fans are being warned not to drive on Monday morning if they’ve been celebrating England’s win in the Euro 2020 final (or drowning their sorrows).
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