Tourism Bouncing Back, But VAT Cut Needed to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
UKHospitality is calling for the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for…
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All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Mixed Reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
While Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn statement has brought welcome relief to the sector the Chancellor has yet again failed to support the High Street through…
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Pubs and Restaurants to Save on Average £11,728 to £16,507 In Business Rates
The freezing of the small business rates multiplier for another year coupled with the extension of the 75% discount for occupied retail, leisure and hospitality…
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The Chancellor’s Alcohol Duty Hikes Are Losing the Treasury Cash and Putting Businesses at Risk
Wine and spirit businesses are calling on the Chancellor to freeze alcohol duty at the Autumn Statement later today after latest data shows a worrying…
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Confidence in Hospitality Sector Climbs Again Despite Cost Challenges and Rates Threat
The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and…
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New Research Highlights the Impact the Cost-of-Living Crisis is Having on Businesses
A new UK report by bakery products manufacturer, Baker & Baker shows the significant impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on businesses such as bakeries,…
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Michelin Star Restaurant Pensons, in Tenbury Wells, to Close
WORCESTERSHIRE’S only Michelin Star restaurant is closing due to “inflationary and interest rate pressures”. Pensons, at The Netherwood Estate, in Tenbury Wells, will be closing…
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NTIA Warns One Fifth of Night Time Economy Businesses Facing Collapse in January 2024 Without Tax Reductions in Autumn Budget
The UK Night Time Economy and Creative Industries are on the brink of a catastrophic collapse, with a late start to the festive period, recent…
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Celebrating National Older Workers Week 2023
Currently, one in three workers will be aged 50 or over by 2025, and the number of older workers in the UK labour market has…
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Autumn Statement – Chancellor Has One Last Chance to Come Good on Election Promise
The Chancellor must freeze the business rates multiplier for all sizes of businesses when he gives his Autumn Statement this week, or the High Street…
Read more...Drinks Sales Flat Again Ahead of Christmas Run-In
More wet weather kept On Premise drinks sales flat in the first full week of November, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker….
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Bidfood Appoints New Business Development Controller For Hotels And Restaurants
Bidfood has recently revealed the appointment of Vicki Philpott as Business Development Controller for Hotels and Restaurants. Vicki will be responsible for leading the national…
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Restaurant Market Growth Remains Behind Pubs as Outlet Decline Hinders Recovery
The UK restaurant market is forecast to reach a value of £18.7 billion in 2023, marking a growth of 5.2% and positioning the sector 2.6%…
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Hospitality Leaders Call For ‘Urgent Government Action’ In Autumn Statement
Tom Kerridge, Tom Aikens, Monica Galetti and Jodie Kidd join forces with a host of leading hospitality CEOs to back a letter asking the Chancellor…
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Lights, Camera, Action! SmartDispense® Puts 14 Industry Experts In The ‘Hot Seat’ In New Series
New on-demand video series offers insights to support improving business operations and employee wellbeing Fresh after a five-stop nationwide tour for the SmartDispense® Energy Well…
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