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One in seven UK restaurants at risk of insolvency

2026-08-13T07:48:42.7+01:00

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From pints to play: The growth of experience-led bars

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QSR expansion slows but chicken leads the pack

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Cocaine: the white elephant in the bar room?

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Pubs and bars enjoy World Cup spending boost

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Restaurants shrink menus as QSRs play to trends and expand dishes

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Wetherspoon’s pricing strategy ‘could be better managed’

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Local heroes: Why community pubs are pubcos’ most valuable assets

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Food security fears grow as drought threatens harvests

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More than 160 hotel deals over the line in first half of 2026

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Meal deals: The key lunchtime battleground

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