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Hotel Occupancy Flat as Room Rates Take a Hit in February
Hotel occupancy holds up year-on-year in February, but room rates take a hit as UK hotels have to work harder for less, according to the…
Government Turns Back on Sector – Industry Faces Crisis as April Tax Hikes Bite Warns NTIA
Businesses across the country are bracing for a financial blow as the Government moves ahead with tax hikes – despite repeated warnings of their devastating…
St Austell Brewery Named Best Brewing Pub Company 2025
St Austell Brewery has been recognised again this year at one of the top national award ceremonies in hospitality. Last week (26 March), the business…
£3.4 Billion Annual Cost Increases Hit Hospitality
Hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9 billion in wage costs, £1 billion of employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and £500m in business rates,…
Scottish Small Brewers Welcome New Pub Tenant Right to a Guest Beer
Changes enacted today mean that around 700 pub tenants will have a new right to stock a guest beer in Scotland, which could expand consumer…
The New Albion is Back with a Bang!
The New Albion pub in Widnes has reopened following a £230k investment from pub company Punch Pubs & Co. The Cookhouse pub, which closed in…
£1.5 Billion Business Rates Tax Hike Comes Into Effect On Tuesday Affecting Nearly 500,000 Properties
Business rates bills in England, for the new 2025/26 financial year, which starts on 1st April, will rise overall by £1.5 billion up 5.7%. Whilst…
Weather Warms Up Drinks Sales To Continue Strong Spring
On Premise venues and suppliers have generated solid growth in drinks sales in March thanks to brighter weather, the Six Nations and St Patrick’s Day….
Belfast Named UK’s Top Location For Pub Gigs
New research has revealed the UK’s top pub gigs hotspots as music stars back launch of “Pubs Go Live” – a ten-day nationwide initiative celebrating…
Winner Unveiled for Broadland and South Norfolk Pubs Of The Year 2025
Photo Credit: Simon Finlay Two Norfolk pubs have been recognised for their business success and support of their local community in the ‘Pub of The…
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Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Celebrates 50 Years with Expansion and New Distribution Centre
Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants is marking its 50th anniversary in the drinks industry, celebrating five decades of excellence, innovation, and commitment to providing high-quality…
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Hotel Commercial Catering Buying Guide
When you’re starting a new commercial kitchen in a hotel, it’s essential that you choose pieces of hotel commercial catering equipment that allow your mealtime…
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Elevate Your Hospitality Venue with Dining Chairs UK: Affordable, Stylish, and Durable Contract Furniture
As the UK’s hospitality sector continues to evolve, the demand for high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing contract furniture has never been greater. At Dining Chairs…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Resisting the Urge – But Only Just!
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. I have often said that I resist the temptation to turn this column into a weekly attack on government…
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Twister Fries ‘No Nacho’ Mexican Sharer
Ingredients • 500g Lamb Weston Seasoned Twister Fries • 2 Avocados; peeled, seeded & diced • 4 Southern Fried Chicken/Cajun Chicken fillets, sliced • 100ml…
