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New costs and cautious spending dent hospitality sector confidence

Only a third (34%) of Britain’s hospitality leaders feel confident about prospects for their business over the next 12 months,…

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Hospitality confidence remains low amid rising costs, CGA finds

Rising costs and cautious consumer spending are continuing to erode confidence among hospitality leaders, as just 34% feel confident about…

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Kate Nicholls appointed as UKHospitality chair

UKHospitality has announced that current CEO Kate Nicholls OBE is to step up to the new role of chair, while…

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One third of hospitality operates at a loss, survey finds

One third of hospitality businesses are currently operating at a loss, representing an 11% increase on the last quarter, according…

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Heineken to invest £40m in pubs

Heineken UK has announced that it will invest £40m in upgrading and reopening pubs in its Star Pubs division in…

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How Tasty repurposed Eat Out to Help Out five years on

Back in the summer of 2020, Eat Out to Help Out gave Brits a reason to leave the house. Half-price…

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Is it time to rethink restrictions around outdoor dining spaces?

During the pandemic when hospitality businesses were struggling as a result of social distancing restrictions, outdoor dining was a saviour…

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Today’s news in brief – 15/04/25

The Non-Domestic Rating Act has become law. This new legislation aims to provide a permanently lower level of business rates…

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UKH calls for maximum discount as business rates reform bill becomes law

The Government’s commitment to reform the business rates system has become law as the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools)…

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BII calls for ‘meaningful’ support as April changes hit 80% of members

The British Institute of Innkeeping has called for “meaningful support for pubs, not empty words”, as its latest survey revealed…

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