Publicans throughout the United Kingdom are preparing for a tumultuous period as soaring business rates threaten the viability of thousands of pubs, particularly independent and rural establishments. Starting in April,
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Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, is under growing scrutiny as her recent reforms to the business rates system appear to benefit high end retailers Harrods and Selfridges while increasing costs for
Travelodge, the budget hotel chain operating 625 properties and 49000 rooms across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain, is warning of mounting operational costs stemming from regulatory changes and market
The latest announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves regarding the minimum wage has prompted both support and alarm within the business community. From next April, the minimum hourly wage for 18
A surge in national insurance contributions imposed by Rachel Reeves in her first budget has roiled businesses across the United Kingdom, with employers facing significant challenges since the new measures
Britain’s largest pub company is preparing for a substantial sale, aiming to offload over 1,000 pubs as mounting debt threatens its future. Senior management at Stonegate Group, owner of the
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
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
Almost 50000 British companies are teetering on the edge as higher taxes and global economic instability intensify pressure across the economy Begbies Traynor’s latest Red Flag Alert report shows the
The travel food and beverage giant SSP Group has delivered impressive first-quarter sales growth, bolstered by heightened global travel activity and strategic acquisitions. The operator of renowned outlets including Upper
The British nightclub industry faces an unprecedented crisis as venues continue to shutter their doors across the nation. Recent data reveals a staggering decline from 1,700 nightclubs in 2013 to
Three British entrepreneurs who ventured into the fried chicken business without prior restaurant experience are poised to secure a remarkable payday following the sale of their enterprise to American private
British dining heavyweight Pizza Express has unveiled its ambitious entry into the American market, announcing plans to establish its inaugural US restaurant in Florida. The strategic move marks a crucial
A significant shareholder rebellion has emerged against Fortress Investment Group’s proposed £338 million takeover of café-bar operator Loungers, despite the offer representing a 30% premium to the company’s previous share
The world’s largest real estate investor, Blackstone, has deployed over half a billion euros into southern European hospitality assets during the past year, capitalising on the flourishing post-pandemic travel sector.
A controversial gig economy platform has come under intense scrutiny for allegedly encouraging hospitality businesses to circumvent the UK’s newly implemented fair tipping legislation and upcoming zero-hours contract regulations through
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