Cost of Living

Deliveroo warns of growth hit despite strong Q3 

Deliveroo has warned that future sales could be hit by the ongoing cost of living crisis, despite welcoming continued year-on-year…

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Pret A Manger announces £10m staff pay rise

Pret A Manger has announced it will be investing an additional £10m in staff pay to support its UK workforce…

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Why do casual dining sites thrive in economic uncertainties?

“Quick service restaurant companies like us often do well during periods of recession and economic uncertainty,” says Richard Morris, chief…

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Drink demand keeps Marston’s sales afloat in FY22

Marston’s has announced that total retail sales for the year to 1 October were up by 2% against FY19, predominantly…

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Burger & Lobster turnover surges 40%

Burger and Lobster has announced its turnover surged 40% in the financial year ending 2 January 2022 (FY22), growing from…

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Is the UK pub and bar market on track for £8bn growth in 2022?

“There’s a plethora of difficult situations for pubs at the moment; penetration is down and spending is relatively flat,” says…

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Number of hospitality company insolvencies up 59% in a year

The number of hospitality company insolvencies has risen by 59% over the past year amid spiralling cost pressures, according to…

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Nottingham to scrap late-night levy to ease pressure on businesses

A levy on late night licensed premises in Nottingham is set to be revoked from 31 October in a bid…

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Just Eat launches employee benefits service in Ireland

Just Eat for Business has officially launched its employee benefits and food service for businesses, Just Eat Pay, in Ireland.…

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KFC and UK Youth launch youth employability programme

KFC has partnered with youth charity, UK Youth, to pilot a new youth employability programme, Hatch, to support disadvantaged young…

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