Economic Growth
Reporting focuses on how wider economic trends influence the UK hospitality and foodservice sector, including shifts in GDP, consumer confidence, business investment, inflation, and labour market conditions. Coverage offers analysis to help restaurant groups, pub operators, and caterers understand macroeconomic forces shaping demand, expansion plans, and long-term strategy.
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Oct- 2025 -9 OctoberPubs and Bars
Pubs and bars could stay open longer under gov’s licensing reform
Pubs and bars in England and Wales could stay open longer following the government’s launch of a fast-track review that could “tear up outdated licensing rules”. As part of the move, a four-week call for evidence has been announced, inviting landlords and customers to contribute their views. The call for…
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8 OctoberBusiness
Gov launches review of licensing rules to modernise system
The Government has opened a call for evidence on proposed reforms to England’s licensing system, following recommendations from the Licensing Taskforce. Trade body UKHospitality, which sat on the taskforce, said the changes could help modernise the system and support growth but cautioned that further action is needed to tackle rising…
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7 OctoberComment
Experts call for a return to seasonal food joy
Britain’s kitchens have been spoiled for choice for decades but industry experts say there could be a costly price to pay for eating whatever we want, whenever we want it. Instead of dining on all things all year round, a return to enjoying the occasion of certain foods at certain…
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Sep- 2025 -12 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Double Puc secures funding to expand café and catering business
Independent café operator Double Puc has received six-figure backing from the South West Investment Fund to support the expansion of its catering arm. The Bristol-based business, founded in 2021 by Ed Brown and Griff Holland, said the funding would allow it to increase capacity and meet rising demand from corporate…
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Aug- 2025 -5 AugustBusiness
Hospitality sector has shrunk by 14.2% since March 2020, CGA finds
The hospitality sector is 14.2% smaller in August 2025 than it was in March 2020 before the first covid lockdown, according to data from CGA and Alix Partners. It comes as the sector has seen 62 net closures per month, or two a day since the beginning of the year.…
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyBusiness
Inn Collection Group named among UK’s top managed private companies
The Inn Collection Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s 10 best managed private businesses in the inaugural UK Best Managed Companies awards. The programme, run by Deloitte Private, highlights high-performing privately owned businesses and family enterprises. Independent judges assessed entrants on strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities and…
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Jun- 2025 -9 JunePubs and Bars
McMullens FY pre-tax profits rise 34.4% to £16.4m
Brewery and pub operator, McMullen’s, has reported that its profits before corporation tax jumped by 34.4% to £16.4m in the year to 28 September 2024, due to a strong performance in its retail division. While the group has stated that, in nominal terms, its profit performance now exceeds pre-pandemic levels,…
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Apr- 2025 -10 AprilFood and Drink
Foodservice YoY inflation holds steady at 1.8% in February
Foodservice inflation held steady at 1.8% year-on-year in February, while month-on-month inflation saw a slight decrease of 0.1%, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI). While this reflects some stability for the foodservice sector over the past year, the underlying global economic factors and domestic policy changes…
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7 AprilGovernment
Gov launches initative to cut red tape to boost British nightlife
Pubs, clubs and restaurants are set to be released from red tape which has stifled business as the government ‘backs the British night out’, after revealing its new Plan for Change initiative. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthen businesses’ competitiveness, giving diners, pub and…
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Mar- 2025 -26 MarchGovernment
Chancellor resists calls for business relief in Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has resisted calls from businesses for relief ahead of the upcoming tax changes this April, as part of her Spring Statement today (26 March). UK businesses had been hopeful the chancellor would raise the relief rate for retail, hospitality, and leisure after cutting it to 40% in…
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