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NewsAndy Burnham pledges ‘high street renaissance’
In a wide-ranging speech, Burnham argued that revitalised high streets could become “the new symbol of Britain’s renaissance”, driven by reforms to business rates and a broader shift in economic policy.
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NewsOne in six hospitality venues at risk of closure
A new joint survey carried out by the industry’s leading trade bodies reveals almost a quarter of respondents are operating at a loss, up from one in seven three months ago
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NewsAdnams secures new borrowing facilities
The Suffolk hospitality group and brewer is in the midst of a cost saving and disposal programme after a series of loss-making years
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Weekend PressLabour’s ill-considered tourist levy will be the death knell for England’s seaside
Local authorities being granted the power to enforce a tourist tax will price many hardworking families out of their usual summer break, The Telegraph writes
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NewsChristie & Co: ‘UK hotel market signalling phase of stabilisation in 2026’
The specialist business property adviser’s latest report says that domestic tourism continues to underpin UK hotel demand, while staycations remain resilient but increasingly competitive
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NewsHeavitree sees turnover dip in H1
The Exeter-based pub operator pointed to poor weather early in the year and an early Easter for the sales slip, which also led to a drop in operating profit
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NewsFranco Manca ‘now on its strongest possible footing to realise its long-term potential’
The Fulham Shore-owned pizza brand, which closed 16 restaurants as the result of a recent CVA, said it now has a ‘more efficient estate and efficient ability to allocate resources’
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InterviewsSt Austell CEO: ‘There are real challenges to the UK’s domestic tourism market right now’
Kevin Georgel has accused the government of being ‘completely tone deaf’ to the realities of the sector and creating conditions that incentivise people to holiday abroad rather than at home
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NewsTwo thousand pubs at risk unless business rates are reformed
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) warns more venues will close their doors, despite recent government intervention
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Weekend PressUK hotels poised for business rates reprieve next year
As a ‘big loser’ from Rachel Reeves’s shake-up last November, the sector is hoping to secure a reversal from the chancellor on crippling taxes, The Sunday Times reports
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OpinionAndy Burnham: ‘His record in Manchester is a very good one’
Now that the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor has seen off a lacklustre by-election challenge from Reform, attention turns to what his premiership might look like for the hospitality sector
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s overcomes ‘challenging market for cask ale’
Turnover at the Yorkshire brewer and pub operator rose by 2.1% to £35.7m last year, with flagship ale brand Landlord cementing its position as “the largest-selling cask ale brand in the UK by both value and volume”
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News#VATsTheProblem shop launched for hospitality operators
A new online shop with free, downloadable assets has launched for businesses to download and use in venue to promote the campaign petition, which now has more than 225,000 signatures
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NewsWhitbread delivers ‘strong and improved’ Q1 performance
The group has reported total sales growth of 2% in the first quarter of its financial year and says its new five-year accelerating growth plan is being executed ‘at pace’
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Weekend PressBusiness leaders warn Labour ‘relentless’ taxation must stop
Dozens of business leaders including industry investor Luke Johnson have signed a letter calling for Labour to address the levies crippling founders, reports The Telegraph
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OpinionIs Andy Burnham hospitality’s knight in shining armour?
The ‘King of the North’ has promised to shower hospitality with shiny trinkets including business rate reductions and VAT cuts should he triumph in Makerfield and take Labour’s crown
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NewsChancellor calls on sector to continue working constructively with government
Addressing UKHospitality’s Summer Conference this week via video message, Rachel Reeves claimed ’the best days are ahead of us’ while acknowleding the sector’s tough trading conditions
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Analysis & InsightWho will be the winners of the government’s summer VAT cut?
While complexities around implementation hardly feel tailored to benefit operators, there are notable opportunities for businesses across the sector to make hay while the sun shines this summer
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NewsHospitality VAT cut petition passes 100,000 signatures in first 72 hours
The campaign said the scale of support it has received so far is ‘a clear demonstration of the strength of feeling across hospitality for a lower rate of VAT’
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NewsIndustry leaders back VAT cut petition
More than 25,000 signatories have already given their support to the sector-wide campaign, which is calling for the government to cut hospitality VAT to 10%