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Analysis & InsightHospitality has highest tax burden in the economy
Analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggests for every £1 of pre-tax profit generated by the hospitality sector, businesses pay 82p in taxes
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NewsGreggs defends manufacturing job cuts as part of efficiency drive
CEO Roisin Currie has defended plans to cut up to 740 manufacturing jobs, arguing that the bakery chain’s continued growth has created opportunities to consolidate production and improve efficiency across its supply chain
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NewsSan Carlo appoints Lisa Buckley as MD
Buckley has held senior leadership roles at BrewDog, Ninja Warrior UK, Wagamama and Côte Brasserie
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NewsSharp’s Brewery to close with up to 40 redundancies
Molson Coors has confirmed Sharp’s Brewery in Cornwall will close at the end of 2026, with up to 40 roles at risk
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NewsGreggs to consolidate manufacturing with 740 job losses
The bakery chain delivered 7.7% sales growth in Q3 of 2026, supported by the successful launch of new products and more settled weather in August and September
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NewsPermanently Unique has ‘clear and disciplined strategy’ for growth as turnover rises
The premium restaurant operator has reported sales of £42m in its financial results for 2025, with site-level EBITDA rising to £11.2m
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NewsBrava appoints new head of operations
Ian Tillet joins the group from Côte and will lead across the Jamies Italian UK, Riding House Cafés and Maslow’s Restaurants brand
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Analysis & InsightMajority of hospitality employees blame high staff turnover on unfairness and exclusion at work
Half of the respondents to Be Inclusive Hospitality’s latest survey also said their employers showed little or no meaningful action on the issue
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NewsAdnams appoints director of hospitality & retail
Charlie Ashwell joins the Southwold brewer and pub operator after ten years with Punch Group, most recently as head of operatons at Laine
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NewsJW Lees makes board appointments
The Manchester family brewer and pub operator has promoted Lee Reeves and Gary Stafford to its management board following a record year for the brewer and pub operator
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NewsChickpea Group appoints Gavin George as chair
George, who was already a non-executive director at Chickpea, brings more than 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, having co-founded and led Laine Pub Company
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NewsGovernment unveils £210m package to revive struggling high streets
The funding is aimed at turning vacant high street shops, pubs and clubs into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs to tackle the decline of town centres
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NewsAmber Taverns posts record revenue and profits as expansion gathers pace
The community pub operator accelerated its expansion programme in the last financial year with 16 new openings and strengthened its presence in southern England
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Analysis & InsightHow restaurants can fight back against supermarket ‘premium convenience’
As premium ready meals look to bridge the gap with eating out, MCA explores how restaurants can compete for the occasion and give customers motivation to leave the house
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Analysis & InsightFine dining leads August growth despite softer summer trading
Premium restaurant operators benefited from experience-led spending, international tourism and demand for special-occasion dining
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Analysis & InsightMental health in pub kitchens: has the culture changed?
While hospitality has become far more open about mental health in recent years, new figures suggest the industry’s wellbeing challenges remain deeply entrenched.
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NewsMarston’s reshapes senior leadership team
The pub company has made two new senior appointments, with Lee Nixon and Jo Hall joining as ops directors, as part of a reshaping Marston’s regional operational structure
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NewsCreative Restaurant Group appoints CEO
Milena Floyd will oversee sushi restaurant SUMI in Notting Hill, Japanese grill and sushi bar NIJU, Kioku by Endo at The OWO, and the newly-opened IGNI
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NewsHydes hit by cost pressures despite modest sales growth
The North west brewer and pub operator said profitability was hit by rises in the National Minimum Wage, higher employer National Insurance contributions and elevated energy costs
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NewsGiles Fry to leave TGI Fridays UK
The chief operating officer is stepping down after 15 months leading a turnaround effort at the casual dining brand