Prevent and Protect: What Martyn’s Law Means for Hospitality
We’re halfway through the implementation period for Martyn’s Law, which means certain premises and events now have one year to ensure they meet the requirements…
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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.
Industry Leaders Back Better Hospitality Campaign for a Fairer, Stronger, More Inclusive Sector.
Be Inclusive Hospitality has launched a significant sector wide survey as part of its new Better Hospitality campaign, backed by hospitality leaders and organisations from…
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Three Quarters of UK SMEs Unsure They Can Pay Bills Next Month, New Data Warns
Three quarters (76%) of UK small and medium sized businesses, in particular in the hospitality sector say they are unsure whether they can meet their…
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Government Urged To Provide Hospitality Energy Support
In a letter to the Chancellor, UKHospitality has outlined six clear measures that the Government can bring forward to provide targeted energy support for hospitality…
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Perthshire Hotel to Relaunch Fine Dining Restaurant as Part of £30 million Investment
A Perthshire hotel is set to relaunch its award-winning fine dining restaurant, Eòlas, following a £1 million investment in its kitchen infrastructure and guest experience….
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Consumers’ Disposable Incomes Shrink as Iran war Rumbles On
Consumers’ disposable incomes are shrinking as the Middle East conflict rumbles on, raising concerns for the retail and hospitality industries if consumers pull back on…
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Franco Manca Secures Approval for CVA Restructuring Plan
Pizza group Franco Manca has confirmed that its proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement has been approved by creditors and will close 16 of its restaurants, affecting…
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Young Voters Put Nightlife On The Ballot Says NTIA Poll
Britain’s young voters are sending a clear warning to politicians ahead of upcoming local and devolved elections: support for nightlife and hospitality is no longer…
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Karali Group Swoops To Save The Real Greek In Pre-Administration Deal
The Real Greek has been pulled back from the brink after Karali Group moved swiftly to acquire the majority of the Mediterranean restaurant chain’s estate….
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Consumers Cut Back On Fast Food As Cost Of Living Continues To Rise, With Biggest Drop In Footfall For Two Years
Fast food and casual dining restaurants saw their steepest decline in consumer traffic for two years in the first quarter of 2026, as the cost…
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Voters Would Punish MPs Who Back the Holiday tax, Landmark Poll Shows
New polling from UKHospitality reveals the scale of public opposition to the Government’s proposed holiday tax, with voters warning they will punish MPs at the…
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Scottish Tourism Chief Urges New Parliament to Prioritise Hospitality and Tourism Growth
The head of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has issued a clear message to the nation’s incoming Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs): back the tourism…
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Ramsay’s Festive Service Charge Sparks Industry Debate
Gordon Ramsay has reignited the ongoing conversation around service charges in UK hospitality after applying a 20 per cent discretionary levy to festive menus at…
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‘Going Out’ Costs Rise By 12% On Average In 2 Years, Research Reveals
The cost of ‘going out’ has increased by 12% on average over the last 2 years. That’s according to new research from personal finance experts…
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Calorie Labelling Law Shows Limited Impact on Consumer Choices, Study Finds
A major new study examining England’s mandatory calorie labelling policy has found no clear evidence that the measure has significantly altered consumer purchasing behaviour in…
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