Hospitality insolvencies fall but still worse than pre-Covid levels
New Government data has shown insolvencies of hospitality operators fell by 11% from 3,829 in the 12 months to February 2024 to 3,405 in the 12 months to February 2025.
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OPINION
OPINION: Why big players are doubling down on new concepts - even in a tough market
In a prolonged period of pressure on top-line sales, increasingly crowded markets and spiralling cost bases you’d be forgiven for thinking this is not the time to roll out new concepts.
INDIE BEER MASTERCLASS: Table beer
There has been a lot written about ‘low & no’ and ‘AF’ or alcohol-free beers, and how they are growing in popularity as many consumers seek to moderate their alcohol consumption.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
A saviour in the shadows?
A shadow licence can be useful tool for landlords looking to protect their interests, according to Poppleston Allen.
Tim Martin: ‘I would be pretty anxious’
Tim Martin, the boss of JD Wetherspoon (JDW), has revealed increases in national insurance, minimum wage and business rates have added £1.2m of costs a week to the business.
THE CASK PROJECT
Gov open to cask ale recognition
The Government has said it is open to recognising British cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage following the launch of an official petition earlier this month.