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#240: The Larder House, wood fire cooking and the fight for fairer hospitality tax(Post)
If you run a hospitality business, you will recognise the feeling that comes through this episode immediately: the sense that doing things properly is still the point, even when the economics are get ...
Beyond the Pass: The Human Cost of the Chef Shortage Hitting Britain’s Hospitality Sector(Post)A mounting shortage of chefs is crippling Britain’s independent restaurants, creating what industry leaders describe as a “perfect storm” for hospitality. The Oxford Guild of Chefs ...
Why I Reached Out to My MP – and Why You Should Too(Post)Welcome to this edition of Trade Talks, where we bring you insights straight from the fryers of the fish and chip industry. In this column, George Morey, manager of Knights Fish & ...
Robust Festive Growth in UK Hospitality Sector Amid Economic Challenges(Post)In December 2023, the UK hospitality sector, comprising pubs, bars, and restaurants, witnessed a substantial year-on-year sales growth of 8.8%. This finding, from the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Bu ...
Why Keep a Cash Reserve(Post)The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of maintaining a cash reserve for unexpected situations. A robust cash reserve provides flexibility, allowing your business to seamlessly navigate ...
£50,000 Loan Fraud Lands Gillingham Businessman in Extended Bankruptcy(Post)A former Chinese takeaway owner in Gillingham has been banned from acting as a company director after wrongfully claiming a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan during the Covid pandemic. The 55-year-old M ...
Episode 143: George's Tradition with Nick Hogan(Post)In the latest episode of the Ceres Podcast, Season 7, Episode 143, Stelios had the privilege of sitting down with Nick Hogan, the managing director of George's Tradition, a name synonymous ...
Serving Britain: Creating Places Where People Want to Live, Work, and Invest(Post)The UK hospitality sector is a cornerstone of the nation's economic and social fabric, generating £140 billion in economic activity and £54 billion in tax receipts annually. Employing 3.5 million ...
Bars See Decline as Pubs and Restaurants Show Resilience in August(Post)Recent data from the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals that the UK's hospitality sector experienced a modest 1.3% year-on-year sales growth in August 2024. The tracker, which compiles d ...
Episode 38 - How Kate Nicholls Champions UK Hospitality(Post)The latest episode of the Ceres Podcast delivers a dynamic discussion with Kate Nicholls, the CEO of UK Hospitality, who sheds light on the pivotal role of hospitality in the UK's economy. If you'r ...
UK Hospitality Crisis: 7 in 10 Venues Struggling to Fill Seats(Post)The UK hospitality industry is grappling with a worsening financial squeeze, as new research reveals that most businesses are operating at well below sustainable levels. A nationwide survey of 14,300 ...
Azzurri Group Announces Remarkable Financial Growth(Post)Azzurri Group, a leading name in the UK's dining scene, has proudly announced a significant uplift in its financial performance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The group, behind the popu ...