16+ hour, 16+ min ago  (255+ words) CLH News Ardent Pub Group has been recognised as one of the top ten best medium-size places to work in the UK, ranking in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, published. The accolade places Ardent among 567 organisations across the…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (568+ words) The Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 held in Wales from May 16-19 has been declared an "unbelievable experience" by the president of the biggest global culinary event. Andy Cuthbert, president of the World Association of Chefs" Societies (Worldchefs), the largest international membership organisation…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (358+ words) A two-day marathon sponsored walk through the Cotswolds by charity fundraisers from pub operator Brakspear's Honeycomb Houses managed division has raised "5000 to help tackle Motor Neurone Disease (MND). With the four-person team's own fundraising efforts being matched pound-for-pound by the…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (205+ words) The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency remained alarming in the first quarter of the year, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. The Buchler Phillips Hospitality Index of insolvencies, which has tracked monthly figures since January 2014, eased very slightly…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (323+ words) The UK's licensed hospitality and pub trade is facing a deepening recruitment and retention challenge after new labour market data revealed that lower-paying sectors " including hospitality and retail " have suffered some of the steepest declines in both job openings and…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (344+ words) New insight from The Oxford Partnership suggests UK consumers remain highly engaged with pubs, bars and hospitality occasions despite softer drinks volume performance, as longer visits and elevated spend continue to support trading across the sector. April trading data indicates…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (488+ words) The UK has the highest property tax burden of any major economy, according to new analysis published in global tax firm Ryan's 2026 Annual Business Rates Review, as rising business rates bills intensify pressure on investment across the UK. Ryan's benchmark…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (376+ words) Following the Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish Tourism Alliance has urged the incoming Scottish Government to put tourism and hospitality at the centre of its economic agenda. The STA is calling for a dedicated, named Cabinet Secretary or Minister role,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (219+ words) National Pubwatch has launched the Safer Night Time Economy Awards, sponsored by Diageo, to recognise exceptional courage and commitment shown by individuals who go above and beyond to keep people safe in the licensed trade. The voluntary organisation, which supports…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (417+ words) The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding challenges for retail and hospitality businesses, according to the new EY UK Economic Outlook. EY analysis shows that, prior to the outbreak of…...