Editor’s Viewpoint: Good News — And Goodness, Don’t We Need It
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News Let’s be honest — we could all do with a dose of good news right now. So it is…
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Restaurants
All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
UK Hospitality Venues Remain Busy as Consumers Spend Longer but Drink More Carefully
UK hospitality venues continue to see strong levels of activity in early 2026, with consumers spending longer in pubs, bars and restaurants despite more cautious…
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Restaurants See the Largest Amount of Liquidations Survey Reveals
Businesses across the UK are grappling with ongoing economic challenges, with insolvencies remaining high. From April, increases to National Insurance contributions, the Minimum Wage, and…
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Hospitality Outperforms as Card Spending Growth Slows to 1.0% in February
The UK’s licensed on-trade and restaurant sector delivered a standout performance in February, outpacing wider consumer spending trends despite growing economic uncertainty among British consumers,…
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Chancellor Delivers Spring Statement as Financial Pressures Mount for Hospitality Operators
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stood firmly behind her government’s economic programme, telling MPs it remains the correct course of action for the country — even…
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Crave’s Chef Features in ITV’s Brand-New Reality Series The Heat
Popular Exeter restaurant, Crave, has shared support for its Creative Director and chef, Tom Lodge, who appears on ITV’s brand-new reality series The Heat, which…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Entrepreneurial Spirit Must Never Be Talked Down
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News When a government adviser suggests that we may not need any more restaurants, which has been described as “ill-advised”…
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Labour Adviser’s “No More Restaurants” Remark Sparks Backlash Across Hospitality Sector
A government-appointed business adviser has drawn sharp condemnation from senior hospitality figures after publicly declaring that the United Kingdom has no need for additional restaurants,…
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Strong Delivery Boost Restaurants Sales in January
Restaurant groups across the country have seen a strong growth in delivery sales in the first month of 2026, according to the latest NIQ Hospitality…
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FSB Wales Urges Welsh Government To Shield Hospitality From Punishing Business Rates Rises
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales has written to Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mark Drakeford MS, warning that the Welsh Government Budget…
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Nestlé Professional® Reveals Toque d’Or® 2026 National Heats Shortlist
With just two weeks to go until the 2026 Toque d’Or National Heats, Nestlé Professional has unveiled the shortlist of students set to compete in…
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3R (EPOS) Solutions
3R is a leading provider of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) solutions, offering both integrated countertop and wireless payment solutions, as well as Mobile Top-Up…
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Flat Iron To Open On Temple Street, Birmingham This Summer
Flat Iron have announced that they will be opening a restaurant in Birmingham this Summer. Flat Iron Birmingham will open on 41-42 Temple Street, set…
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UK Hospitality Collapses Remain High After 3,353 Hit Wall in 2025
The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased very slightly in 2025, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 3,353…
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First Four Chefs Announced for ThirdBite 2026, The Return of Charity Fundraiser BiteBack
The first four chefs confirmed for ThirdBite 2026 – the return of charity fundraiser BiteBack in aid of Cancer Research UK – have been announced….
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