Hospitality is one of the main sectors “feeling the squeeze” of the rise in the national living wage (NLW), and is resorting to more “drastic measures” to cope, according to new research.
Would the introduction of a statutory code on tipping bring much-welcomed peace of mind to pub and restaurant staff? Or is it time to do away with the practice altogether? Daniel Woolfson reports.
Last week, more than 100 companies, including leading firms in the pub trade, signed an open letter calling for an overhaul of the business rates system. They labelled the tax as a “critical problem” that is “no longer fit for the 21st century”. Ahead...
Pubs are missing out on their share in a £100m small business rates relief windfall because local councils are failing to provide up-to-date advice, a report has found.
Looking to grow your pub empire? Think there’s a shortage of money around? Well, think again. There are plenty of potential investors out there — it’s just that the organisations who have got it, are afraid to use it.
Business secretary Vince Cable is to outline plans today on how the Government will cut red tape for small businesses, including no new domestic laws...
The decision by UK banks to lend more money to small businesses was the first positive signal to come out of the Square Mile for a while - even if it...
Small businesses, including pubs, have been warned to ensure their tax records are up to date or else they could face fines of more than £3,000. The...
Despite the coalition government's determination to haul the UK economy round via spending cuts and tax increases, small businesses are still worried...
Chancellor George Osborne is being urged to consider a sunset clause to help small businesses such as pubs cope with any rise in VAT. The Federation...
The Government must outline robust plans for reducing the UK's budget deficit, according to nine out of 10 small businesses. The Federation of Small...
It's not a very funny joke, but then neither is the Chancellor's decision to once again hike up the tax on alcohol, with a further 2% added to the 8%...
A mediator would go a long way to repairing relations be between banks and small businesses, according to trade chiefs. In a recent poll over 70% of...
Small businesses could be granted rate relief automatically in a bid to help them survive the downturn.The Federation of Small Businesses is working...
Small businesses, such as pubs, which offer on-the-job training must be recognised with official accreditation, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...
