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One third of hospitality operates at a loss, survey finds

One third of hospitality businesses are currently operating at a loss, representing an 11% increase on the last quarter, according…

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Is it time to rethink restrictions around outdoor dining spaces?

During the pandemic when hospitality businesses were struggling as a result of social distancing restrictions, outdoor dining was a saviour…

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BII calls for ‘meaningful’ support as April changes hit 80% of members

The British Institute of Innkeeping has called for “meaningful support for pubs, not empty words”, as its latest survey revealed…

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Tim Martin: NICs and labour rates to cost JD Wetherspoon £60m

JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has warned that the imminent increases in National Insurance and labour rates will result in…

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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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April cost hikes may force 70% of hospitality firms to cut jobs

A survey by hospitality trade associations has revealed that rising employment costs and reduced rates relief in April will force…

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Wetherspoon LFL sales rise 5.1% in H1

Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales rose 5.1% over the 25-week period to 19 January 2025, due to a 4.5%…

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Budget: Increases to employers’ NI and minimum wage

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased Employers’ National Insurance contributions in a bid to help raise as much as £40bn…

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The Revel Collective’s journey through four rebrands

The Revel Collective has only recently announced this latest reinvention. But this is not the first time it has happened.…

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The Revel Collective FY losses widen to £36.7m

The Revel Collective, former Revolution Bars Group, has seen its loss before tax widen to £36.7m in its preliminary results…

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