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Foodservice Price Inflation Persists As Sector Costs Increase

September 25, 2026 Business, Food and Drink, Hospitality, Hotels, News, Pubs, Restaurants

Food and drink prices in hospitality rose by 0.2% month-on-month in July, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals.

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Only A Pavement Away Hosts 6th Annual Cook & Dine Event, Raising Over £76,000

September 23, 2026 Charities, Chefs, Fundraising, Hospitality, Hospitality Workers, News, Restaurants

Last week, Only A Pavement Away, the national charity supporting people looking to rebuild their lives through employment, held their 6th annual Cook & Dine event, raising an incredible £76,548.

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Hospitality Leaders Urge Scottish Government To Back 10% Hospitality Vat

September 23, 2026 Bars, Business, Chefs, Hospitality, Hospitality Workers, Hotels, News, Pubs, Restaurants, Small Businesses

More than 100 leading chefs and hospitality businesses across Scotland have written to the First Minister, asking him to back the #VATsTheProblem campaign.

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Global Chefs Event Hosted by Wales Declared an Overwhelming Success

September 22, 2026 Catering, Chefs, Events, Food and Drink, Hospitality, Hospitality Workers, News, Restaurants

Wales enjoyed four days in the global spotlight in May when nearly 1,000 delegates from 70 countries attended the 41st Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 – the largest global event for chefs.

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Industry Stars Celebrated at AA Hospitality Awards 2026

September 22, 2026 Awards, Chefs, Hospitality, Hospitality Workers, Hotels, News, Pubs, Restaurants

AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has revealed the winners of its 2026 awards, honouring the exceptional accomplishments of British hospitality professionals.

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Hospitality Insolvencies Decline, but Caution Needed to Avoid Derailing Recovery

September 21, 2026 Alcohol, Bars, Breweries, Business, Catering, Eating Out, Food and Drink, Hospitality, News, Pub Companies, Pub News, Pubs, Restaurants

The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies dropped 24% from 306 in July 2026 to 233 in August 2026 and were…

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Administrations Rise Due to Cost Pressures and Uncertainty

September 18, 2026 Bars, Business, Hospitality, Hotels, Leisure, News, Pubs, Restaurants, Small Businesses

Stats released today by The Insolvency Service reveal that administrations were 44% higher than in July 2026, and 60% higher than in August 2025. Administration numbers have been volatile in recent months, driven by over 250 connected companies in the Real Estate sector entering administration.

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Hungry Horse Collaborates with Macmillan Cancer Support

September 18, 2026 Bars, Breweries, CAMRA, Eating Out, Food and Drink, Hospitality, News, Night Life, Pub Companies, Pub News, Pubs, Restaurants

Pub brand, Hungry Horse, has collaborated with its long-standing charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, to introduce a new Rice Bowl to its latest Autumn/Winter menu, developed to provide customers with greater choice while taking into account a range of dietary needs.

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Weight-Loss Drug Boom Adds to Pressures Facing Scotland’s Pubs and Restaurants, Trade Body Warns

September 17, 2026 Alcohol, Bars, Beer, Breweries, Business, CAMRA, Eating Out, Food and Drink, Hospitality, Night Life, Pub, Pub Companies, Pub News, Pubs, Restaurants

Scotland’s licensed hospitality sector is contending with a fresh headwind as the growing popularity of weight-loss medications appears to be denting footfall in pubs, bars and restaurants, according to new research from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).

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Tripadvisor Announces 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards

September 17, 2026 Catering, Chefs, Eating Out, Food and Drink, Hospitality, News, Restaurants

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its annual Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants for 2026. Based on first-hand reviews from millions of…

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Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026 Finalists Announced

September 16, 2026 Awards, Hospitality, News, Restaurants, takeaways

Finalists have been unveiled for the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026, one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of Asian hospitality, ahead of its Grand Finale at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Monday 12 October 2026.

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Pubs Face Smart Meter Requirement for New Fixed-Term Energy Deals From 2027

September 16, 2026 Alcohol, Bars, Breweries, Business, Hospitality, Hotels, Leisure, News, Night Life, Pub Companies, Pub News, Pubs, Restaurants

Pubs and other small and medium-sized hospitality businesses will need to have, or agree to install, a smart meter in order to sign up to…

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Sector Responds to Business Rates Cut for Welsh for Hospitality Venues

September 15, 2026 Bars, Business, Hospitality, Hotels, Leisure, News, Pubs, Restaurants

The Welsh Government has announced it will cut business rates for hospitality venues by 30% from April next year. Businesses with a rateable value below £51,000 will be eligible for the discount.