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.
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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.
Zelenskyy fires ministers in Ukraine corruption scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses top ministers amid growing public outrage over a massive $100m energy sector bribery scheme. Read the full investigation details.
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.
North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe
Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.
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.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
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.
Estate Agents Warn Reeves Over Rental Licensing Dangers
Property industry leaders issue stark warning to Rachel Reeves over mandatory rental licensing scheme that could worsen housing crisis and increase costs for tenants.
Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
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.
Outback Steakhouse closes multiple UK restaurants
The popular Australian-themed chain Outback Steakhouse is shutting down several restaurants across Britain, joining other casual dining brands facing economic pressures.
Arts funding crisis deepens as portal collapse paralyses sector
Major arts organisations across England are struggling to survive as a critical funding portal collapse leaves millions in grants hanging in the balance, threatening the future of cultural institutions.
UK Retail Inflation Crisis: Businesses Demand Budget Help
British retailers warn of persistent inflationary pressures as they urge the Chancellor for decisive action in the upcoming budget to address rising business costs and support struggling high streets.
Tourist tax costs UK hospitality £4.1 billion
New research reveals the devastating £4.1 billion economic impact of the tourist tax on UK hospitality, with businesses urging government action to reverse the decline.
Petrofac collapse puts North Sea jobs at risk
UK oil services company Petrofac enters administration, threatening thousands of North Sea jobs and sending shockwaves through Britain's energy sector amid ongoing financial struggles.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
IHG faces investor pressure over Trump hotel dealings
InterContinental Hotels Group confronts investor pressure as its association with Donald Trump's Washington DC hotel raises ethical concerns and potential reputational damage.
UK's Oldest Indian Restaurant Faces Closure
The Veeraswamy, London's legendary Indian dining establishment opened in 1926, could permanently shut down following a devastating legal dispute with its landlord. Discover how this iconic piece of British culinary history is fighting for survival.
NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out
In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
Heineken cuts Irish pub estate in strategic shake-up
Heineken Ireland announces significant reduction of its directly-owned pub portfolio, selling 10 sites as hospitality sector faces post-pandemic headwinds and changing consumer habits.
Bank of England warns of banking sector instability
Andrew Bailey raises serious concerns about financial stability as Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds face significant challenges in the current economic climate.
Las Vegas Tourism Crisis: Mass Staff Exodus to Albuquerque
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring living costs and competitive job markets are triggering a mass exodus of tourism workers from Las Vegas to Albuquerque, threatening the city's hospitality industry.
Pizza Hut UK Closes Multiple Restaurants - Full List
Dozens of Pizza Hut restaurants across Britain face permanent closure as the chain undergoes significant restructuring, putting hundreds of hospitality jobs at risk nationwide.
Pizza Hut Closing 29 UK Restaurants in Major Shake-up
Dozens of Pizza Hut restaurants across Britain are set to close permanently as part of a major restructuring deal, affecting hundreds of jobs nationwide.
Pizza Hut Closes Dozens of UK Restaurants
Dozens of Pizza Hut restaurants across Britain are set to close permanently, affecting hundreds of jobs as the chain undergoes significant restructuring amid challenging market conditions.
Pizza Hut UK collapses: 68 restaurants face closure
The sudden collapse of Pizza Hut's UK operations serves as a dire warning for Britain's struggling hospitality industry, with experts predicting more casualties ahead.
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