Mission Mars, the fast-growing hospitality group behind Rudy’s pizzerias and Albert’s Schloss beer halls, is considering a sale of its business that could exceed £100 million. The Manchester-based company has
Mission Mars, the fast-growing hospitality group behind Rudy’s pizzerias and Albert’s Schloss beer halls, is considering a sale of its business that could exceed £100 million. The Manchester-based company has
In a decisive move set to reshape the night-time economy, the government is advancing plans allowing pubs, clubs and restaurants in England and Wales to extend their trading hours deep
Small businesses throughout the United Kingdom face a sharp rise in electricity standing charges as the costs of energy network upgrades and government discounts for heavy industry are shifted onto
Britain’s hospitality sector faces renewed inflationary pressures as JD Wetherspoons chairman Sir Tim Martin issued a stark warning to the Chancellor regarding proposals for further business tax rises. Sir Tim
Traditional family-run breweries in the UK are fighting for survival amid sweeping changes to tax policy proposed by the new Labour government. The Robinson family, whose Cheshire-based business has brewed
The Campaign for Real Ale CAMRA has announced the cancellation of the Great British Beer Festival in 2026 citing severe budgetary shortfalls and unsustainable operating costs. This marks a historic
Businesses across the United Kingdom have been forced to shed jobs at the swiftest rate seen since 2021, as Rachel Reeves’s £25 billion payroll tax increase takes hold. According to
Victor Garvey once one of Londons brightest culinary stars has seen his ambitious ventures end in financial turmoil and creditor frustration. Despite critical acclaim for his food and a coveted
Premier Inn has emerged victorious in a trademark dispute brought by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s easyGroup, following a High Court ruling that dismissed claims over the use of the phrase “rest
When Coca-Cola purchased Costa Coffee in 2018 for £3.9bn, the move was seen as a daring leap into the vibrant coffee market, promising to diversify the soft drink giant’s portfolio.
The UK hospitality sector has been rocked by a wave of job losses following tax changes introduced in the autumn budget. The lowwage industry—encompassing pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and indoor
Ambitions at Pasta Evangelists are rising as the London-based fresh pasta specialist charts a bold course for expansion. Defying the current challenges within the British hospitality sector, the company aims
Britain’s hospitality sector is facing a severe downturn as more than 1100 pubs and restaurants have closed since Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s October Budget. Recent data from CGA and AlixPartners shows
On a sunny day in Norfolk, the White Horse at Brancaster Staithe is bustling with families and summer visitors, yet beneath the surface the hospitality sector is facing severe financial
The chief executive of Greene King, Nick Mackenzie, has called for an urgent reform of the UK’s business rates system, describing it as an unfair burden on the pub industry.
Richard Caring, the prominent restaurateur behind The Ivy Collection and Bills, has issued an apology following a controversial letter demanding mandatory payment reductions from suppliers. The communication, which sparked significant






