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Inflation

Our coverage compiles our focused reporting on how inflation is impacting the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from rising ingredient and energy costs to wage pressures, supplier pricing, and menu repricing strategies. We cover the knock-on effects across restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, and catering firms, with expert commentary and operational insight to help owners, operators, and F&B executives respond effectively. Whether you’re managing margins, adjusting procurement, or making pricing decisions, this archive offers clarity on the inflationary forces reshaping the economics of hospitality.

Inflation

Our coverage compiles our focused reporting on how inflation is impacting the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from rising ingredient and energy costs to wage pressures, supplier pricing, and menu repricing strategies. We cover the knock-on effects across restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, and catering firms, with expert commentary and operational insight to help owners, operators, and F&B executives respond effectively. Whether you’re managing margins, adjusting procurement, or making pricing decisions, this archive offers clarity on the inflationary forces reshaping the economics of hospitality.

Menu prices see ‘modest’ rise post-lockdown

Operators have increased the price of menu items by 1.5% since lockdown ended, against the…

UK inflation hits four-year low

The UK’s inflation rate dropped to 0.5% in May, down from 0.8% in April, according to new…

Food and beverage inflation hits 12-month low

Foodservice pricing reached its lowest point for 12 months in February 2020 with the…

UK GDP expected to contract by 15% in Q2 2020

The UK economy is about to enter the deepest recession since the financial crisis, including…

ROUNDUP: Business rates holiday announced by chancellor Sunak

In his maiden budget, the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a £30bn fiscal stimulus…

Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck profits rise to £750,000

Heston Blumethal’s Fat Duck restaurant in Bray, Berkshire, has seen its profits more than…

Inflation jumps, physical money nearing the end, immigration to prioritise skills, £150m film studio to launch

Inflation has reached its highest rate in six months, at 1.8%, after the price of fuel and…

Hospitality wages increase in January

The average wage in the hospitality industry rose by 2.5% in January to £8.84, according to…

Ocado ditches Waitrose; Bill gates orders £500m beast-yacht; Boris to lower immigration wage threshold

A busy start to the week in the business pages. As the coronavirus story unfolds I am…

McDonald’s UK to open 60 restaurants in 2020

McDonald’s UK has revealed it is aiming to open a further 60 restaurants across the UK and…
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