St Austell Brewery CEO Warns of Budget Threat to Pub Industry
The head of a major regional brewery has raised serious concerns about government fiscal policy following last week’s Budget statement. Kevin Georgel, who leads St…
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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.
Pubs, Clubs and Venues in UK Cities Slammed by Hidden Business Rates Bombshell Says NTIA
Night-time economy businesses across the UK are facing a devastating financial blow from April 2026, as government business rates reforms quietly abolish the 40% Hospitality,…
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Global Search Begins For IOH Restaurant Manager Of The Year 2026
The Institute of Hospitality has begun its search for the 2026 Restaurant Manager of the Year (RMOY). The competition, sponsored by Menzies, the Hotel Café…
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IRO Sushi Signs Agreements To Open 10 New Locations In Next 12 Months
IRO Sushi has announced plans to open at least 10 new stores within the next year as the brand executes an ambitious expansion strategy to…
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Pubs’ October Sales Solid As Restaurants And Bars Feel The Squeeze On Spending
Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups extended a run of flat trading with like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in October, the latest…
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Burger Shop Worcester Wins ‘Best Independent Burger’ at Prestigious National Awards
The team at Burger Shop Worcester is celebrating after winning ‘Best Burger From An Independent Chain’ at the inaugural British Burger Awards, where they were…
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Company of Cooks Extends its Partnership with the Royal Opera House
Company of Cooks and the Royal Opera House are extending their successful food, drink and hospitality partnership for a further five years. In a landmark…
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Coconut Tree Restaurant Group Rescued from Administration, Safeguarding Over 150 Jobs
A rescue deal has been completed for The Coconut Tree restaurant group, with the business acquired from administration by MPS Hospitality Limited, an entity associated…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Flat as Businesses Hold On For Budget Lifeline
Company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were flat month-on-month at 265 in September 2025, and only up slightly from 262 in September…
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Winner of KP of the Year Announced
The winner of KP of the Year 2025 has been announced, and taking home the trophy is Ram Meadows, the head kitchen porter of Liverpool…
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HMRC Receipts on “Sin Taxes” Continue to Fall – Now Just 2.8% of Total Tax Revenues
HMRC’s takings from ‘sin taxes’ have fallen by 35% over the past decade to £24.2bn or 2.8% of its total revenues in 2024/25, versus 4.3%…
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Autumn Budget 2025: Hospitality Sector Demands Meaningful Support From Government
As the Autumn Budget 2025 approaches, the leisure and hospitality sector is looking for measures that will restore consumer confidence and provide relief from this…
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Restaurant Group Foodlink And AVT Capital Choose Leeds For First India Bistro Restaurant In The UK
Hospitality Investment company AVT Capital has partnered with Foodlink Global Restaurants (UAE and India) to bring its celebrated India Bistro concept to the UK for…
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FSA Publishes Updated Food Law Codes Of Practice And Practice Guidance
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the updated Food Law Codes of Practice (Codes) and Practice Guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, marking,…
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Modest Growth For Drinks Sales In First Half Of October
On Premise operators and suppliers overcame windy weather to generate decent growth in drinks sales in the first full fortnight of October. CGA by NIQ’s…
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