Damp Weather Softens Drinks Sales In Early May
Operators and suppliers enjoyed a bright Spring, with sales running ahead of last year’s level for ten out of 11 weeks between February and late…
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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.
NI Pubgoers Demand Action Over Pub Demolition
CAMRA NI is calling on the Executive to bring in new laws to require that pubs are rebuilt brick by brick where they have been…
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Hoteliers Hit With Double Whammy Of Rise In Staff Costs And Pressure On Room Rates
Hoteliers were hit with a double whammy in April, as they faced a rise in employment costs, along with price pressures on room rates, leading…
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One Third Of Hospitality Businesses Now Operating At A Loss
A new survey of hospitality operators from across the sector lays bare the impact of recent increases to employer National Insurance Contributions (NICS) and the…
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63% of Tourists in Central London Prefer to Visit Restaurants and Cafes in Pedestrianised Areas
• 63% of UK residents surveyed say they are more likely to choose a restaurant or cafe on a pedestrianised street when visiting London for…
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New Research Shows Consumers Continue To Support British Pubs As 49% Prefer Their Local Over Other Venues
Brand new consumer research has revealed that pubs remain in high demand and at the heart of social culture in the UK, with 49% of…
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Hydes Continues To Support Pub Estate With Latest Investment
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is continuing with its multi-million pound investment programme across its pub estate that it started last year, with a…
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Beer Day Britain 2025 – Cheers To Beer!
Pubs and bars throughout the UK are looking ahead to 15 June, as Beer Day Britain the UK’s annual national beer day takes place on…
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Hotel Group Reports Over 600 Misplaced Belongings Annually Per Site Nationwide
Hyatt Hotels are on a mission to reunite guests with everything from teddy bears to traffic cones, with a brand-new ‘Finder Keepers’ service tackling the…
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The Hammersmith Belle Opens New 8,000 Sq Ft Pub Garden In Time For Summer
Multiple operator Belle Pubs & Hotels, has unveiled the latest phase of its £1million investment in its new family and sport-friendly, fun-focused Hammersmith Belle pub…
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Rural Aberdeenshire Inn Celebrates Prestigious North East Of Scotland Young Chef Of The Year
Aberdeenshire hotel and restaurant Kildrummy Inn is celebrating further success following the North East of Scotland Chef and Restaurant of the Year Awards. The inn’s…
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Government Skills Announcement Set To Deliver Economic Growth And Break Down Barriers To Opportunity
Government has announced radical skills reforms giving young people opportunity to develop skills in priority areas for the country. Young people are set to benefit…
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Business Confidence Across Services Sector Falls Sharply As Cost Pressures Accelerate
Business confidence across the services sector deteriorated sharply again in the quarter to May, according to the CBI’s latest Service Sector Survey. Business volumes also…
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Hospitality And Tourism Sectors Urged To Reinforce ‘Drive On The Left’ Message To Visitors
Scottish businesses and organisations in the tourism and hospitality sector are being urged to support a campaign reminding overseas drivers to drive on the left….
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Sun And Easter Boost Pub Sales In April But Restaurants And Bars Flag
Britain’s managed pub groups enjoyed a bright April with like-for-like sales growth of 9.1%, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It follows a…
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