UK employment falls, wage growth slows to five-year low
UK payroll numbers drop sharply, led by retail and hospitality. Private sector wage growth hits a five-year low as unemployment holds at 5.1%. Analysis and economic outlook.
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Wetherspoon Set to Reveal Key Christmas Trading Figures
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is poised to unveil its crucial Christmas trading performance on 21 January. Investors will scrutinise sales growth against a backdrop of rising costs and budget pressures facing the UK hospitality sector.
Sally Clarke's Notting Hill Bakery Up For Sale
Sally Clarke's Notting Hill Bakery is for sale after posting losses. The artisan business, turning over £6m, faces a one-week deadline for offers. Read the full story.
London pub group expands after strong Christmas sales
London's largest independent pub company, Urban Pubs & Bars, is on an acquisition drive following a 14.5% festive sales jump. Read about its new venues and the wider threat of business rates to the capital's pubs.
Guinness price rise: Pint to cost 4p more from April
Drinks giant Diageo confirms wholesale price hikes for Guinness and Smirnoff from 1 April 2026, adding pressure to UK pubs already facing a business rates crisis.
Bruno Mars VIP Tickets at Wembley from £299
Fans can avoid ticket queues for Bruno Mars' Wembley shows with VIP packages offering premium seats, free drinks, and hospitality lounges. Tickets on sale from 15 Jan 2026.
England fans' £6.9m Ashes spending spree revealed
New data shows England cricket supporters matched their team's drinking, spending millions in Australian hospitality during the 4-1 Ashes series loss. Discover the economic impact.
Pub superfan banned from world's largest Wetherspoon's
A journalist's love affair with the Royal Victoria Pavilion Wetherspoon's in Ramsgate ended abruptly with a Covid-era ban. Discover the story of the pub that changed her and the barman's final word.
London's Hotel Cafe Royal Faces HMRC Winding-Up Petition
Historic five-star Hotel Cafe Royal faces a winding-up petition from HMRC over unpaid tax debts. The luxury venue, frequented by celebrities, reported a £1.5m loss in 2024. Read the full story.
TGI Fridays shuts 16 UK restaurants after collapse
Iconic US chain TGI Fridays has permanently closed 16 UK sites, making 456 staff redundant, after falling into administration. A rescue deal saves 33 other locations. Full list of closures inside.
Reeves confirms 'temporary support' for UK pubs
Rachel Reeves announces new aid for pubs hit by soaring business rates, amid a row over Treasury warnings. Discover the details of the climbdown and what it means for landlords.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after takeover failure
The luxury retail giant Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy protection, casting uncertainty over US high fashion. Its stores remain open for now after securing a $1.75bn financing deal. Read the full story.
MPs raise alarm as 540 UK pubs tipped to close in 2026
MPs warn of a crisis as 540 pubs are predicted to close this year, citing rising alcohol duty, business rates, and energy costs. Labour MPs call for urgent government action to save the sector.
540 UK pubs set to close in 2026, MPs warn
MPs sound the alarm as new modelling predicts 540 pub closures this year. Rising alcohol duty, business rates, and energy costs create a perfect storm for the struggling hospitality sector.
Arts Club suffers £4m loss after wellness centre woes
London's historic Arts Club posts a £3.8m loss for 2024, driven by a £6.4m write-down on its luxury wellness centre investment. Discover how inflation and high interest rates hit the elite club.
London's 100 Most At-Risk Pubs Revealed
A new website identifies London pubs facing crippling business rate hikes of over 600%. Discover if your local is at risk and why the hospitality sector is under siege.
Turtle Bay blames Labour tax raid for £10.1m loss
Caribbean chain Turtle Bay falls to a £10.1m pre-tax loss, blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' National Insurance hike. Founder criticises 'unhelpful' government policy. Read the full story.
Hospitality firms demand support as business rates outcry grows
Calls intensify for the government to extend rumoured pub support to all hospitality, as new data reveals 2,076 venues face closure due to crippling business rates hikes. Public backing is overwhelming.
UK December Retail Sales Fall 3.1% Amid Cost Pressures
UK retail sales fell sharply in December as consumers reined in non-food spending. Supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl gained ground while fashion and homeware struggled. Discover the full impact.
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.
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.
UK Retail Footfall Sees Biggest December Rise Since 2011
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the biggest annual uplift for the month since 2011, driven by evening social trips and strong Boxing Day trading. Discover the data.
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.
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