All news articles – Page 275
-
NewsUKHospitality calls for immediate reduction in business rates
Responding to a government consultation, the trade body argued most operators are burdened with heavy debt and soaring costs
-
NewsLoungers: ‘We see lots of opportunity in London’
Openings in Greater London this year to far exceed FY21/22, with its property pipeline remaining “very well advanced”, chief executive Nick Collins has said
-
NewsBusiness confidence falls as inflation soars
Companies’ confidence in the economy has declined sharply as inflation rose to a fresh 40-year high
-
NewsMcDonald’s takes loyalty scheme nationwide
The fast-food chain has expanded its first loyalty scheme in the UK, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, taking it nationwide, following a successful trial earlier this year
-
NewsAl fresco dining policy extended in London
The City of London Corporation will continue to offer free pavement licences to businesses until September 2023
-
NewsShepherd Neame makes Bournemouth acquisition
The independent brewer and pub operator has secured its first site in the seaside town – takes its total estate to 300 – as it looks to capitalise on the staycation market
-
NewsCalls for relaxation of visa laws
Night time economy adviser Sacha Lord wants entry-level hospitality roles placed on the government’s shortage occupation list
-
NewsStar Pubs appoints central ops director
Caren Geering has replaced Neil Convery as the central operations director for Star Pubs & Bars
-
NewsInterest rates subject to further hikes
The central bank is likely to raise interest rates to 2% or higher in an attempt to control inflation
-
NewsJoseph Holt reports slow recovery
The independent pub and brewery operator reported sales are recovering since the pandemic but have yet to catch up to 2019 levels
-
NewsChancellor to repeal EU-era laws
In a speech at Mansion House today, chancellor Nadhim Zahawi will commit to reducing inflation and reforming financial services infrastructure
-
NewsHeatwave forces pubs to close
Steve Alton, head of the British Institute of Innkeeping said many pubs felt they had no choice but to stay closed in order to keep staff safe
-
NewsBBPA calls on Tory candidates to support pubs
The British Beer and Pub Association has released a new manifesto with measures to help the pub sector navigate current headwinds
-
NewsGDK appoints new CMO
The fast-casual kebab concept has appointed Dr Thorsk Westphal as chief marketing officer amidst plans to open 106 outlets in 2022
-
NewsBurger King UK to launch new loyalty programme
Your Burger King will launch on 26 July and will enable customers to acquire points which can be redeemed against 22 menu items
-
NewsTipping bill ‘good starting point’ says UKH
The introduction of a Private Members’ Bill which would see hospitality operators forced to hand over all tips to staff has been welcomed by industry bodies.
-
NewsDeliveroo feels impact of consumer cost pressures
The delivery company has updated its guidance, and downgraded its forecasts for full-year gross transaction value growth
-
NewsTortilla like-for-like sales up 19%
Group revenue increased by 60%, to £26.9m, in the half year to 3 July 2022, compared to 2019 – a 55% increase excluding the impact of its acquisition of Chilango in May this year
-
NewsBill forcing restaurants to hand over tips to staff wins MPs’ backing
Employers will no longer be able to withhold tips and will be obliged to share tipping records, The Guardian has reported
-
NewsWe should worry about price of food more than petrol, warns BlackRock founder
The destruction of arable land during the Ukraine war has dangerous global consequences, The FT has reported