Kate Nicholls

Businesses and customers oppose late-night tax in London

Trade association UKHospitality and local businesses have gathered signatures opposing the introduction of a new tax on pubs, bars and…

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UK government to ban plastic straws

The UK government has announced it is to ban single use plastics in England from April 2020. Plastic straws and…

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FSA backs mandatory ingredient labelling on food

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to…

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British communities lost 914 pubs in 2018

During the 2018 calendar year, a total of 914 pubs closed down according to real estate advisor Altus Group’s annual…

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Food advertising restrictions will ‘harm hospitality sector’

Trade association UKHospitality has warned that restrictions on food advertising would further “undermine hospitality businesses” already battling against restrictive legislation…

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Uber Eats opens its doors to 50,000 restaurants

Uber Eats has announced it is to add 50,0000 restaurants to its offering, as the food delivery app unlocks its…

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Hospitality businesses hailed ‘heroes of the high streets’

Hospitality trade bodies have applauded the housing, communities and local government’s report which was published today (21 February) and said…

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MPs launch business rates inquiry

The Treasury Committee has launched a new inquiry into business rates to scrutinise how government policy has impacted high street…

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What challenges will the hospitality industry face post-Brexit?

It is alarming as we inch closer to Brexit that it is still unclear what the impact of leaving the…

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Almost 90% of pubs failed to stop children using gambling machines

Tests on a sample of pubs in England indicated almost 90% failed to prevent children accessing gaming machines meant for…

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