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Labour: ‘Our promise to you is partnership’
Shadow minister Seema Malhotra told sector leaders at the UKHospitality Summer Conference the party would be “on your side” if elected, as she highlighted key manifesto pledges to help businesses “thrive, grow and invest”
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Labour pledges to replace business rates system
In its manifesto revealed yesterday, the party said the current system “disincentivises investment, creates uncertainty, and places an undue burden” on high streets
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The Wolseley Hospitality Group drafts in advisors
Owner Minor Hotels has called in restructuring experts AlixPartners to advise on cost management issues and business strategy, Sky News reports
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Cornish Bakery secures new funding
The bakery chain, which has more than 60 sites, has secured funding from Virgin Money to support its ambition to double the size of the business
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Fuller’s reports year of ‘excellent progress’
Revenue rose by 7% to £359.1m while like-for-like sales were up 11% in the year ended 30 March, with the pub operator also reporting continued proactive management of the estate to enhance shareholder value
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Nigel Doughty leaves Subway
The former UK & Ireland managing director has left the sandwich chain after leading the region’s 2,500 restaurants for more than three years
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Nightcap raises additional £1.5m
The bar operator has now received subscription commitments for a total of £2.25m as it looks to capitalise on opportunties to consolidate the bar sector
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Crosstown made losses of £3m in last two years
The doughnut brand saw a drop-off in demand for its premium products, and was impacted by supply side cost inflation, before being acquired by Karali Group in a pre-pack administration for £500,000
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UKH: ‘Back hospitality to regenerate our towns and cities’
At its annual summer conference today, UKHospitality will call on all political parties to back a sector it says can grow at a “significantly faster” rate than the wider economy
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Conservatives pledge to ‘ease burden’ of business rates
The Tory manifesto pledged a £4.3bn rates support package to support high street, leisure and hospitality businesses, while increasing rates for online retail warehouses
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Bewiched lines up five openings for the year
The Midlands-based coffee chain opened its second drive-thru this week in Wellingborough, and will open in Northampton Grosvenor, Leamington Parade, and Bedford later this year
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Nightcap hires director of business operations
Sarah Miller joins after five years with Stonegate, including two years as business unit director for its late night division including Be at One, Slug and Lettuce and Popworld
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Vagabond sites at Gatwick to be rebranded
New owner Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) UK will rebrand the main wine bar to Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen, the same concept it operates at Heathrow T2 and Luton
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Zuber Issa to take on forecourt franchises
As part of his £228m exit from EG Group, co-founder Zuber Issa will take on foodservice outlets at 30+ forecourt locations, which includes franchise sites for Starbucks, Greggs, Subway, Cinnabon, Sbarro and Chaiiwala
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Delivery companies ‘killing local restaurants’
The Asian Catering Federation said its members face “exorbitant” commission charges “with a focus on prices rather than quality”
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Whitbread workers threaten group with legal action
Workers from the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, and Table Table brands have claimed poor consultation on planned job cuts and closures
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Urban Pubs & Bars looks to double estate
Earlier this year, the group reported a 17% increase in like-for-like sales and a 60% rise in turnover to £52.2m as it looks to build on its momentum
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Labour manifesto to include clampdown on ultra-processed food and takeaways
A Labour government would ban fast food outlets near schools if it wins the general election, according to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting
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Snowfox owner Zensho brings ramen concept to UK
Snowfox Group’s owner Zensho Holdings has launched a new Japanese ramen concept Ichikokudo Hokkaido in the UK with plans to expand nationwide
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The Ledbury reclaims the title of UK’s Best Restaurant
Brett Graham’s Notting Hill restaurant triumphed at the National Restaurant Awards, 12 years after it last held the title, while Michel Roux Jr was awarded Lifetime Achievement