Cost of Living

Predictions vs reality: testing OakNorth’s outlook on hospitality

The hospitality trade is a hard one. It runs hot in summer, cold in winter, and never moves in straight…

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Today’s news in brief – 23/04/25

Hospitality has seen “tentative” signs of recovery despite ongoing pressures on household finances affecting consumer footfall and spending, according to…

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Hospitality sees signs of recovery amid continued cost of living pressures

The hospitality industry has seen tentative signs of recovery but ongoing pressures on household finances continue to shape channel engagement,…

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Today’s news in brief – 07/04/25

Hospitality venues will be released from red tape which stifles business as the government “backs the British night out”, after…

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Wells and Co revenues rise 5.6% to £65.8m in FY24

The operator of pubs and breweries, Wells and Co, has revealed that revenues rose by 5.6% to £65.8m in the…

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Cost of living pressures hold down takeaway sales in February

British restaurant groups continue to struggle for growth in delivery and takeaway sales in February, according to CGA by NIQ’s…

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Hospitality Action reports record-breaking year of support in 2024

As Hospitality Action marks the fifth anniversary of its first COVID grant, the charity reports that it has seen a…

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Is clubbing dead for Gen-Z?

Clubbing as we know it might be going the way of disco in the UK due to the majority of…

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Costa Coffee invests in baristas with 5% pay boost

Costa Coffee has announced that it will increase pay rates by 5% from 1 April 2025 for over 15,000 team…

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The Revel Collective sees strong Christmas sales but warns of £4m Budget impact

The Revel Collective has reported “robust” festive trading but has warned that the changes announced in the annual Budget will…

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