Sector Set for New Year’s Eve Boost- Reflecting Shift in UK Hospitality Trends
The UK hospitality and on-trade sector is gearing up for a promising New Year’s Eve, with spending in pubs, bars, and restaurants expected to provide…
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Increase in Company Insolvencies Predicted in 2025
Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs…
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Barclaycard Analysis Highlights Modest Growth in Hospitality Sector Amid Challenging Landscape
Consumer spending patterns in 2024 reveal cautious optimism for the UK hospitality sector, with pubs and restaurants experiencing modest yet encouraging growth despite ongoing challenges….
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Business Outlook for 2025 Brighter Than the End of 2024, says Lloyds Report
Businesses in the UK are bucking the trend of negative attitude that has typified much of the year, with an projected upturn in 2025. This…
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500,000 New Entrepreneurs Needed in New Year to “Unlock Opportunities”
A better work / life balance and greater independence are more important to most people starting a business and working for themselves than creating personal…
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Revised Figures Reveal No Economic Growth in Q4 UK Economy
The UK economy showed no growth in the last quarter, according to the revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The previous estimate…
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Strong Regional Performances on Mad Friday
The Oxford Partnership has reported strong regional sales on what has traditionally become known as “Mad Friday”. Whilst overall sales were marginally down versus the…
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Nightmare Before Christmas For Small Business Water Bills
Small businesses face 42 per cent rises in water bills over the next five years Responding to Ofwat’s decision to allow water companies to increase…
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Energy Ombudsman Extends Access to Small Businesses
Small businesses with up to 50 employees are now (from Thursday 19th December 2024) be eligible to access Energy Ombudsman’s independent dispute resolution services for…
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Spread Joy, Not Fear- Diners Urged To Be Kind To Hospitality Staff This Christmas
As the holiday season ramps up, HR services company UKG is urging party-goers to show kindness to frontline hospitality and food service workers who bear…
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Dalloway Terrace Receives Its First AA Rosette
Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury, a restaurant well known for its seasonal transformations from lush summer gardens to winter wonderlands, is proud to announce it…
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November Sales Solid For Restaurants and Pubs Ahead of Christmas
Britain’s hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.7% in November 2024, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The like-for-like…
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UK Inflation Rises for the Second Month in a Row
The UK inflation rate has gone up for the second month in a row, rising at the fastest rate since March. Year-on-year inflation rose to…
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Research Reveals Sundays As The Top Booking Date For 2024
Latest insight from hospitality technology partner Zonal, reveals that 90% of the top booked dates for 2024 were Sundays, with only two exceptions: Valentine’s Day…
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UKHospitality Supports Plans To Provide Permanently Lower Business Rates For The Sector
Business rates continue to be a “barrier to investment” for the hospitality sector, leaving pubs “uniquely disadvantaged”, sector leaders told the Non-Domestic Rating Bill Committee….
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