Six Hospitality Venues a Day Could Close Without Rates Help
UK Hospitality warns over 2,000 pubs, restaurants and hotels could shut in 2026 due to 'staggering' business rate hikes. The trade body urges government to extend relief across the sector.
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Labour's business rates U-turn sparks wider hospitality revolt
Labour faces pressure to extend business rates relief beyond pubs to the whole hospitality sector, as hotels and music venues warn of crippling tax hikes. Read the latest on the brewing rebellion.
Reeves' £300m Pub Rescue Sparks Wider Bailout Demands
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to extend business rates relief to all hospitality and retail, following a £300m U-turn to save pubs. MPs demand wider support.
Pubs Face 148% Business Rate Hike, Ministers Hint at U-Turn
UK pubs face devastating business rate rises of up to 148%, with Tom Kerridge's bills soaring. Ministers hint at changes after industry fury. Read the full analysis.
Government poised to water down business rates for pubs
The UK government is set to offer a major reprieve to struggling pubs by scaling back planned business rates increases. Get the latest political news and updates.
France's Restaurant Crisis: 25 Closures Daily
Traditional French restaurants face a catastrophe, with 25 closing daily. Changing habits, fast food, and tax rules are killing the long lunch. Discover the crisis reshaping France.
French Restaurants in Crisis: 25 Close Daily
France's iconic restaurant scene faces a catastrophe, with 25 closures daily. Changing habits, fast food, and tax rules threaten the nation's beloved dining culture. Read the full analysis.
Top London hairdresser to ban Labour ministers over taxes
Celebrity hairdresser Michael Van Clarke, who styled Princess Diana, says he will refuse service to Labour ministers in protest at business taxes he claims are killing the hospitality sector. Read his full warning.
One UK Pub Closed Every Day in 2025, Data Reveals
New data shows 366 British pubs were demolished or converted in 2025, a rate of one per day. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation as business rates are set to rise. Read the full analysis.
Soaring Costs Force Closure of Beloved US Restaurants
Skyrocketing food, labour, and rent costs are forcing historic American restaurants to shut down permanently. Discover the human stories behind the closures and the industry's fragile future.
Fury at Starmer's pub remark as 2,000 pubs close
Keir Starmer's festive message urging a pub visit has ignited anger as the sector reels from 2,000 closures and tax hikes blamed for 69,000 job losses. Read the full story.
Brits Drink Less Than Ever, Pubs Close Daily
UK adults are drinking less alcohol than at any time since 1990, averaging 10.2 drinks weekly. This trend, driven by health and cost, sees pubs closing daily. Discover the full impact.
Pubs fear they won't survive 2026 due to cost crisis
UK pubs face a bleak festive season with bookings down 20%. Over 400 closed in 2024, with one shutting daily in 2025. Industry calls for urgent government action on business rates.
UK Pubs Face 'Perfect Storm' This Christmas Season
British pubs describe a festive season crisis with no party bookings, soaring costs, and fears of permanent closure. Discover the stark reality facing local communities.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester restaurant Tast closes
Tast, the Catalan restaurant backed by Pep Guardiola, has closed its doors in Manchester after seven years, citing challenging trading conditions and rising costs. Read the full story.
Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
Cocktail bar startup costs hit £800k in Melbourne
Two entrepreneurs reveal the staggering £800,000 price tag to launch a cocktail bar in Melbourne's CBD, igniting a fierce debate on the cost of doing business in Australia's hospitality sector. Read their full breakdown.
Jamie Oliver Relaunches Italian Restaurant Chain in UK
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie's Italian restaurant chain in the UK this spring, starting in London's Leicester Square. Read about the comeback plan and the challenges facing the hospitality sector.
Pubs get 1am licence for World Cup if England progress
UK pubs could stay open until 1am for World Cup 2026 if England or any home nation reach the quarter-finals. The Home Secretary's plan aims to boost hospitality and community spirit. Read more.
Brewers and Pubs in Crisis Over Budget Business Rates
Independent brewers warn Rachel Reeves that new business rates threaten community pubs, with over 100 breweries lost and closures at record highs. Read their urgent call for a rethink.
TGI Fridays UK for sale weeks after takeover
The future of TGI Fridays' 49 UK restaurants is uncertain as the chain is put up for sale just weeks after a recent acquisition. 2,000 jobs are at risk.
Poll: 53% Fear Local Pub Closures From Tax Rises
New Savanta poll reveals 53% of Brits fear their local pub will close due to National Insurance hikes. The hospitality sector demands a VAT cut lifeline. Read the full analysis.
Budget: Wine price to rise 15p in alcohol duty hike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget to increase alcohol duty by 4.3%, adding 15p to wine and 47p to Scotch. Hospitality sector warns of devastating impact. Read the full analysis.
UK Pubs Fear Budget 2025 After 400 Closures in 2024
Britain's pubs face a 'make or break' Budget as industry warns of closures, price hikes, and job losses. Publicans dread further tax increases after a bruising few years.
Nando's expands with 14 new UK restaurants
Nando's accelerates UK expansion with 14 new restaurants after profits surge. Discover the locations and how the chain is tackling cost pressures.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Empty UK hotel rooms cost tourism £820k per week
New research reveals UK hotels are haemorrhaging revenue as thousands of rooms remain empty, creating a £43 million annual black hole in tourism earnings.
London pub shocks with £18 charge for two drinks
A London pub customer's jaw-dropping receipt for two simple drinks has gone viral, exposing the capital's escalating prices and sparking fierce debate about hospitality costs.
GMB union launches major Highlands recruitment drive
The GMB union is embarking on an ambitious campaign to recruit thousands of new members across the Highlands and Islands, targeting workers in hospitality, social care, and other key sectors facing challenging employment conditions.
Labour's landlord licensing plan to transform rental market
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's radical plan to overhaul private rental sector with mandatory licensing and crackdown on substandard housing.
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