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Hospitality Wages Fall for First Time in Nearly Three Years, Offering Operators Some Respite

The latest ONS labour market figures have revealed that average weekly earnings in the accommodation and food services industry fell year-on-year for the first time…

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Hospitality Sector Faces £129 Million Business Rates Rise Next April in England

Businesses across England face a £1.1 billion increase in business rates from April 2027, with the hospitality sector facing a £129 million rise following today’s…

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Chancellor urged to unlock Scotland’s tourism growth in Autumn Budget

The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has called on the Chancellor to back one of Scotland’s most important industries in this month’s Autumn Budget, with action…

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Back Hospitality to Solve NEETS Crisis, Sector’s Rising Stars Urge Government

The current generation of leading lights across hospitality have urged the Government to back the sector to create jobs and help solve the NEETs crisis,…

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Greene King Opens Nest Pub In Collaboration With Experienced Chef, Jonas Lodge

The Sportsman in Reading has reopened with a fresh new look following a £250,000 investment by pub owner Greene King. With a new look for the pub comes an exciting new food offer, Clucking Crispy Chicken, from top chef Jonas Lodge – bringing delicious fried chicken to The Sportsman.

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Northern Hospitality Operators Take Second Investment Site with Star Pubs

Northern hospitality operators Allan Spofforth and brothers Matthew and Mark Laughton are taking a ten-year fully repairing and insuring lease on their second pub with Star Pubs, growing their estate to four hospitality venues as they look to expand across the North of England.

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