Reform UK has unveiled a proposal aimed at reducing the cost of a pint as part of a broader £3 billion tax giveaway designed to support the struggling pub industry
Reform UK has unveiled a proposal aimed at reducing the cost of a pint as part of a broader £3 billion tax giveaway designed to support the struggling pub industry
A proposed tourist tax on overnight visitors in the UK could redirect travellers away from the country, potentially harming the staycation market. According to the chairman of Safestay, a company
>Tens of thousands of businesses categorised as ‘zombie’ companies risk collapse this year, as they contend with severe financial pressures related to high tax rates, increasing employment costs, and declining
Nearly 600 jobs have been lost following a deal to rescue the beleaguered Revel Collective, a bar group known for its Revolution, Revolución de Cuba, and Peach pub brands. The
Rachel Reeves is set to exclude hotels and restaurants from a new financial package aimed at alleviating the impact of rising business rates. This announcement was made at the recent
Whitbread PLC could benefit from robust third-quarter trading figures and the possibility of moderating cost pressures, according to Citi, which has issued a positive outlook ahead of the hospitality group’s
Christmas has long been associated with increased alcohol consumption, as office parties and family gatherings encourage many Britons to indulge in festive drinks. However, the latest data now indicates that
The Covid pandemic upended the hospitality and leisure sectors, leading businesses to adopt a flurry of new financial measures to stay afloat. While lockdowns and restrictions have faded, many pandemic-era
Retailers and hospitality operators are bracing for a sharp increase in business rates after the recent Budget, with many industry leaders warning the changes will intensify challenges for high street
Whitbread, one of the United Kingdom’s leading hotel groups and owner of Premier Inn, has issued a sharp warning that business rates reforms announced in the latest budget will result
Luxury hotelier Sir Rocco Forte has publicly criticised Labour’s emerging plans to introduce a Venice style tourism tax across England warning of potentially damaging consequences for the hospitality sector. The
The head of Fuller Smith and Turner has urged the Chancellor to introduce new measures to stimulate growth in the UK pub sector after robust bookings ahead of the festive
London’s restaurant sector is under renewed scrutiny as prominent establishments have begun adding significant “admin charges” to diners’ bills. These fees, unlike traditional service charges, do not benefit waiting staff
Sir Tim Martin chair of JD Wetherspoon has delivered a sharp critique of government plans to increase the national living wage under Chancellor Rachel Reeves upcoming November budget Describing the
Pizza Hut is set to shutter 68 restaurants across the United Kingdom following the collapse of its franchise owner, DC London Pie, into administration. The move is poised to put
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






