Loungers creates 900 jobs as expansion continues
Cafe-bar chain Loungers added over 900 jobs in the past year, revealing strong revenue growth despite a fall in profits. Discover the firm's ambitious plans to more than double its UK sites.
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Website Ranks UK's Most 'F***ed' Pubs Facing Huge Rate Rises
A new website, ismypubfucked.com, uses official data to reveal the UK pubs facing the biggest business rate increases, with some seeing bills soar by nearly 2000%. Discover which locals need your support most.
Urban Pubs & Bars acquires five new London venues
Urban Pubs & Bars has acquired five premium London venues, growing its estate to 65 sites. The group reports strong growth and annual sales exceeding £100 million.
Urban Pubs & Bars Buys Five Premium London Venues
Independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has acquired five premium London venues, expanding its estate to 65 sites and reporting over £100m in annual sales. Discover the latest in London's hospitality growth.
Labour U-turns on pub business rates after outcry
The government is set to reverse planned business rate hikes for pubs following intense pressure from the hospitality sector. The climbdown comes after warnings of crippling tax rises.
Labour U-turn on pub business rates hike expected
The government is poised to announce a rescue package for pubs facing crippling business rate rises, Sky News understands. The move follows a bitter backlash from the hospitality sector.
Ministers offer business rates relief to pubs after backlash
The government is set to announce a pub-specific business rates overhaul, softening sharp hikes following industry backlash. A major climbdown for Labour.
Pubs set for business rates help in days
Sky News understands the government is preparing a support package for pubs facing crippling business rate hikes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as the hospitality sector warns of 100% bill increases.
Chef Tommy Banks on the real cost of a £7 toastie
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks reveals to Sky News the 'political decisions' crippling UK hospitality, the impact of weight loss drugs, and why your cooking needs more salt. Read his full interview.
Pubs brand Starmer's licensing offer 'a load of rubbish'
Pub and hospitality leaders have dismissed the PM's suggestion of relaxed licensing laws as compensation for rising business rates, demanding tax cuts instead. Read the industry's fierce reaction.
Central London's Tiger Tiger to get 'world-first' revamp
The iconic Tiger Tiger nightclub on Haymarket, closed since 2024, is to be transformed in a multi-million pound project. NEOS Hospitality plans a 'world-first' venue set to open in summer 2026. Discover the future of West End nightlife.
Cabinet revolt brews over business rates increase
Sky News reveals cabinet-level opposition to the business rates rise. Hospitality sector warned against protesting as pubs ban Labour MPs. Full details inside.
Man runs 1,400 miles around Ireland in 10-week pilgrimage
Journalist Adharanand Finn recounts his epic 10-week, 1,400-mile run around Ireland, discovering stunning landscapes, warm hospitality, and a profound personal connection to his ancestral land.
Hundreds of TGI Fridays jobs at risk in insolvency plan
Exclusive: The new owner of TGI Fridays UK is finalising a pre-pack administration deal, set to close up to 20 restaurants and cut hundreds of jobs. Learn the full impact on the UK hospitality sector.
Revolution Bars owner sets bid deadline amid cash crisis
The Revel Collective, owner of Revolution Bars and Peach Pubs, races to sell assets by January 9. Shareholders likely to be left empty-handed as Neos Hospitality eyes late-night venues.
One UK Pub Closed Daily in 2025 Amid Cost Crisis
New data reveals 366 British pubs were lost in 2025 due to soaring costs and tax burdens. Industry leaders warn of a 'wake-up call' for communities. Read the full analysis.
2026 London Food Trends: Chefs Predict Key Shifts
Top London chefs reveal 2026 dining trends: a return to simplicity, focus on value, and 'quiet luxury'. Discover the flavours set to define the capital's food scene.
Sadiq Khan declares £25,690 in gifts and hospitality for 2025
London Mayor Sadiq Khan accepted over £25,000 in freebies in 2025, including Wimbledon tickets, an FA Cup final trip, and a Brazil summit. See the full list and the political reaction.
Independent Pubs Face Extinction by 2035
Britain's independent pubs are closing at a record rate, blaming soaring costs and tax policy, while major chains report record sales. Could your local be next?
Dungeons & Dragons cafe transforms London's hospitality sector
RPG Taverns, a Dungeons & Dragons specialist venue in Elephant and Castle, is turning over up to £35k a month. Discover how fantasy role-play is reviving London's nightlife and offering a new model for socialising.
Last Look Inside Empty G-A-Y Bar After No Sale
Exclusive tour of the shuttered G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street reveals why no operator has taken over the iconic LGBT+ venue, despite its prime Soho location. Discover the challenges facing London's nightlife.
Pubs and Restaurants Face Business Rates Surge
New analysis reveals business rates for UK pubs, restaurants and hotels are set to almost double by 2028, adding over £32,000 per property, despite a government-promised tax cut. Industry backlash grows.
City Hotels Hit by 135% Business Rates Hike
Hotels in London's Square Mile face an average 135% rise in business rates from April 2026, sparking a major feud between the hospitality sector and the Treasury. Discover which venues are hardest hit.
Fury as Pubs Hit by Huge Business Rates Rises
UK publicans voice fury at Chancellor's business rates changes, with bills set to skyrocket by up to 126%. Landlords warn of closures, job cuts, and price hikes as the hospitality sector reels.
Jamie Oliver Relaunches Italian Restaurant Chain in UK
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie's Italian chain in the UK this spring, starting in London's Leicester Square, backed by Prezzo owner Brava Hospitality Group.
Jamie Oliver Relaunches Jamie's Italian in UK for 2026
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to bring back his Jamie's Italian restaurant chain to the UK in 2026, with a new partnership and a refined concept. Read the full story.
Jamie's Italian makes UK comeback in Leicester Square
Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian, is set for a UK revival with a new flagship in London's West End next spring, following a partnership with Brava Hospitality Group.
Michelin-starred restaurant hit by £800 meat theft
A London Michelin-starred restaurant owner speaks out after a thief stole £800 of premium meat. The Met Police investigate as the hospitality industry faces festive pressure.
US visitor says Newcastle beats Barcelona and Prague
American writer Walter Meyer declares Newcastle Upon Tyne superior to European hotspots like Barcelona and Prague, praising its friendly locals and hidden gems. Discover why this UK city won him over.
Butlin's returns to profit with £28.3m after major losses
Butlin's holiday resorts post a £28.3m pre-tax profit for 2024, a dramatic turnaround from a £74.2m loss. CEO criticises new 'tourism tax' as rival Haven struggles. Read the full financial analysis.
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