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Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
A pub landlord forced to close down says more venues face similar closures without more tax cuts.
October 7, 2026Soho House venue under investigation for food safety
A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.
September 29, 2026Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
September 14, 2026Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.
September 14, 2026England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
September 10, 2026Hospitality and education boosts US job creation in August
The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.
September 4, 2026VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
September 2, 2026Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'
Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended.
September 1, 2026B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' over tourist tax
The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.
September 1, 2026Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
August 27, 2026Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
August 23, 2026Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
August 13, 2026Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.
July 28, 2026Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
July 23, 2026Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
July 23, 2026Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
July 23, 2026World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
July 2, 2026Little Algeria - the Kansas city taking a World Cup team to its heart
In a small city in the state of Kansas, a World Cup love story has started.
June 16, 2026Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.
June 11, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
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Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
Jon Dean said "it's a bitter pill to swallow" having to close down The Alma Tavern in Worcester A publican has revealed his anguish at having to close down, saying he has been "crippled" by rising co
Soho House venue under investigation for food safety
Shoreditch House is one of 10 Soho House locations in London A venue of private members club Soho House is being investigated by the local council after a former member of staff raised concerns about
Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth said hospitality, accommodation and leisure venues would receive a 30% cut in some business rates from April 2027 Taxes paid by pubs, hotels and cinemas in Wales will
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
Alcohol buyers will be able to use a digital ID app on their phones to prove their age under new rules introduced on Tuesday. Pubs and shops in England and Wales can use the tech in addition to curre
England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Cities like London are expected to use the new powers to introduce a levy on overnight stays Mayors in England are set to be given the power to introduce an overnight visitor levy on tourists, under
Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets
A boost in hospitality and education employment drove the US economy to create tens of thousands more jobs than expected last month, latest figures suggest. The number of roles added to the world's b
VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
In NI and the rest of the UK hospitality VAT is 20%, compared to the Republic of Ireland's 9% on food and 13.5% on accommodation. A VAT cut for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland would not me
Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'
The VAT cut on children's meals did not apply to takeaways, only dine-in options Hospitality and tourist businesses in Cornwall are calling for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and exte
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
Robot pizza makers have struggled to make money The "dough feeder". The sauce and cheese modules – even the pepperoni-sprinkler. All lay still. A now defunct duo of robots were supposed to be churni
Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
A review is being launched into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, and could lead to a reform of the system. The Treasury says business rates expert Jerry
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
The government analysis found that hospitality and retail companies would be most affected by the policy Businesses could face costs of up to £2.9bn a year because of a crackdown on zero hours contra
Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains said a VAT cut would be welcome but the wider cost of living had to be tackled A Michelin-starred chef has called on the government to cut VAT for the restaurant industry. Sat Bains ran a
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Watch: Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut Andy Burnham's decision to cut business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England raised a cheer among industry bosses. It w
Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough For Michelin-starred chef Alex Claridge, running an independent restaurant has become a difficult task.
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year. In his third policy announce
World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
There had been early signs of a World Cup jobs boom, but hospitality jobs declined in June A World Cup jobs boom in the US has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels f
Rock Chalk Algeria: Residents of Lawrence, Kansas, embrace their World Cup home team
The town of Lawrence, Kansas, has been in the middle of a cultural celebration since the Algerian men's national team arrived last weekend. Lawrence is the base camp for the team, which has two World
Pub chain Fuller’s hopes for bumper summer of World Cup and staycations
Company says it has strong bookings for England matches and has spruced up gardens for domestic holidaymakers Business live – latest updates The boss of the pub and hotel chain Fuller’s has said tha
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who i
U.S. Hospitality Job Surge Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); World Cup Fever: A Boon for U.S. Job Market As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, the United States is experiencing an unexpected econ