Upcoming Heatwave Could Drop Hospitality Bookings By Up To 48%
New data from hospitality AI software provider Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight shows that extreme heat can significantly reduce demand across the UK hospitality sector…
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Sally Abé and Kayla Lawrie Launch Map Celebrating Women-Owned Hospitality Businesses
Acclaimed chef Sally Abé and Kayla Lawrie, Producer of global food series Topjaw have launched a new interactive map of female-owned hospitality businesses across the UK…
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Government to Review Workplace Heat Rules as Hospitality Braces for More Extreme Temperatures
Operators across pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels have been given fresh reason to keep a close eye on kitchen and front-of-house conditions this summer…
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Calls to Back Hospitality and Boost Welsh Economy with Sector-Wide Business Rates Cut
UKHospitality Cymru has called on the new Welsh Government to reduce business rates for hospitality, which would represent swift delivery of its manifesto commitment.
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‘VAT’s The Problem’ Shop Launches For Delivery, As Campaign Secures More Than 250,000 Supporters
The #VATsTheProblem campaign shop has now been updated to allow hospitality businesses to order campaign assets and have them delivered direct to their venue ready-to-use.
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Hospitality Apprenticeship to Showcase “Outstanding Apprentices” 2027
Hospitality businesses from across the UK are being invited to bring along their outstanding apprentices to the annual Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase (HAS)
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GLP-1 Reshape Consumer Spending as Diners Cut Alcohol, Snacks and Portion Sizes New Findings Show
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is reshaping Britain’s hospitality industry, as consumers cut back on alcohol, snacks and dining out, according to new research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook.
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Unite Calls for Further Consultation on Tipping Practice
Unite union which represents thousands of hospitality workers, is demanding that a flawed draft code of practice concerning tipping policy, is withdrawn to allow for proper consultation.
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Welcome Relief as Month-on Month Food inflation Falls
Food and drink prices eased by 0.1% in May, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing.
Read more...Hospitality VAT Petition Passed 250,000 as Campaign Officially Launches
The #VATsTheProblem petition, which was officially launched to consumers yesterday (July 1) and spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge has surpassed…
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Two Thirds (70%) of Hospitality, Entertainment and Leisure Business Leaders Say Economic Uncertainty is Preventing Them From Focusing on Transition
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are heightening energy security fears and pressure on businesses, while surging demand from energy-intensive technologies is making investment in…
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World Cup Summer Expected to Deliver £4.2bn Boost to Food and Drink Sector as Live Screenings Provide Boost to Venues
New analysis indicates that the UK food and drink sector is set to be one of the biggest winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with pubs…
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One-In-Six Hospitality Venues Risk Closure, As Sector Unites Behind VAT Cut
As the Republic of Ireland reduces its hospitality VAT rate to 9% today, new survey results demonstrate the devastating impact of the cumulative cost and tax burden…
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Michel Roux Leads London Culinary Journey For The Langham
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has named Michel Roux, one of the world’s most renowned chefs, as the latest Langham Luminary for The Langham Hotels & Resorts’…
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Restaurants Against Hunger Returns with Aim to Break £5m Milestone
Action Against Hunger is calling on restaurants across the UK to join Restaurants Against Hunger for its 2026 campaign, marking a milestone 15th year with an ambitious goal of…
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