10,000 Pubs & Restaurants at Risk of Closure Says Hospitality Chief
An estimated10,000 pubs and restaurants are at risk of closure thanks to a ‘perfect storm’ of inflation, soaring energy costs and rising rents, according to…
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Cost-of-Living Squeeze Hits Dining Out
Consumer card spending grew 9.3 per cent in May compared to the same period in 2021, inflated both by the rising cost of living, and…
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On Premise Crosses Fingers for Jubilee Boost to Drinks Sales
Pubs, bars and restaurants will be hoping the long weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will kickstart the summer after another disappointing week of…
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Almost Half of Night-Time Businesses “Barely Breaking Even”
Just about half (48%) of night-time businesses are ‘barely breaking even’, with a further 20.2% losing money, according to a survey by the Night-Time Industries…
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New UKHospitality Strategy Will Create ‘Dynamic Workforce’ and Resolve Sector’s Staffing Crisis
UKHospitality has launched a nationwide hospitality workforce strategy to nurture cooperation between industry stakeholders and boost recruitment and training for a new generation of skilled…
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Queen’s Jubilee: How to Introduce Regal into Your Restaurant
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is fast approaching, and this is set to be a big date for the hospitality industry across the UK. You are…
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New City of London Corporation Licensing Committee Chairman Elected
James Tumbridge has been elected as the new Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Licensing Committee. The elected body is responsible for licensing City…
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Chancellor Must Do More to Support Struggling Businesses, says Scottish Licensed Trade Association
Yesterday’s (May 26) announcement by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlining measures to address the rising cost of living is good news for struggling families but…
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Food and Drink Sales in Britain’s Cities Back in Growth as Workers and Visitors Return
The Top Cities Vibrancy report reveals buoyant Spring sales for restaurants, pubs and bars as Bristol is ranked Britain’s most vibrant city, while northern hubs…
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How to Maximise Restaurant Revenue This Summer
By Danilo Mangano, Managing Director, International at SevenRooms (www.sevenrooms.com) With warmer weather and an extended bank holiday fast approaching, UK restaurants should be preparing for…
Read more...Food and Drink Menus Get Bigger and Prices Rise +2.5% in Q1 2022
According to data from Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker, menus across the UK eating and drinking our market have grown in size and average prices have…
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New Clinical Trial Offers Hope that “Everyday Foods” Could be Used to Treat People with Food Allergies
A new ground-breaking study aims to prove that commonly available peanut and milk products taken under medical supervision can be used as a treatment for…
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95% of School Leavers Are Not Considering a Career in Hospitality
With hospitality businesses facing talent shortages alongside increased demand and higher customer expectation, employers are focused on attracting the next generation of skilled workers. However…
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Managed Groups’ Like-for-Sales Up 2% in April, but Cost Pressures Stunt Growth
Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups recorded like-for-like sales growth of 2% in April 2022, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals. The…
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HRC Shortlisted for Major Event Industry Award
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), IFE, International Food & Drink Event and IFE Manufacturing have been shortlisted for Best UK Trade Show over 8,000sqm at…
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