Value of Contactless Payments Up Nearly 50% in 2022
The total value of all contactless payments jumped 49.7 per cent in 2022, as Brits embraced the £100 transaction limit and returned to high street…
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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.
Choose Hospitality Pledge’ Issues Industry Call to Promote Hospitality to Secondary School Children
An industry alliance spearheaded by Nestlé Professional today asked hospitality ambassadors to step forward to promote the industry to young people. The ‘Choose Hospitality Pledge’…
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Valentine’s Day Hospitality Transactions Soar by 22% Across the UK
New spending data sees average individual transaction value flatline however against rising cost of living The number of transactions in hospitality venues such as restaurants,…
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The Finest British Restaurants to be Unveiled on 28 February 2023
Renowned AA Rosette Awards ceremony will uncover top UK gastronomy gems The UK’s very best restaurants and hotels who have earnt a prestigious AA Rosette…
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UK Food and Drink Industry Shows Resilience with Pubs & Bars Leading a +2.7% Increase in Q4 2022
The UK food and drink industry is powering through, adhering to creativity to propel sales as menu counts are on the rise in all channels:…
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Restaurants & Diners Raise £750,000 for Homeless Charity
Restaurants and diners throughout the UK have raised £750,000 for the homeless, following another successful StreetSmart campaign. It adds to the more than £12million that…
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Insolvencies Reach a Decade-High in Accommodation and Food Services Sector
Registered insolvencies in the accommodation and food services sector jumped 61% between 2021 and 2022, and reached a decade-high peak according to figures from The…
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Much Loved North Berwick Venue Herringbone Reopens Doors After Major Refurb
ONE of East Lothian’s best-loved venues, Herringbone, reopened its doors on Saturday (February 4) after undergoing a significant refurbishment. Herringbone, operated by leading Scottish hospitality…
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Greene King Pub Partners Invests in Online Reputation Management Platform for All Leased & Tenanted Licensees
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has invested in a customer experience and online reputation management platform which…
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Pubs Bars & Restaurants Enjoy “Noticeable January 18% Uplift”
Pubs, bars & clubs enjoyed a boost (18.1 per cent) – the category’s biggest uplift since May 2022 – while restaurants saw a noticeable improvement…
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Mark Hix Petition to Save Outdoor Decking Hits 7,200
Thousands of people have rallied to support Dorset based Chef Mark Hix after he was ordered to tear down an illegal decked seating area at…
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Food Safety Scheme Helps Build Customer Trust and Loyalty
Coeliac UK is celebrating 10 years of its Gluten Free Accreditation Scheme, with the mission to guarantee that gluten free food being served in catering…
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Hospitality Enjoys Strong December Sales, but Fails to Hit Pre-Pandemic Heights
Pubs and restaurants enjoyed their best festive season for three years, but sales figures are still yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The latest figures…
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BII Writes to Chancellor Calling for Urgent Support Ahead of Budget
The BII has today written to the Chancellor, calling for further support for its members ahead of the Spring Statement in March. Results from a…
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“Recession” Forecast for UK Economy
UK economy expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 – IMF The UK economy will contract and perform worse than other advanced…
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