United kingdom - Hospitality

UK/Australia trade deal to save UK wine businesses £16m, claims WSTA

16-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The first major trade deal negotiated by the Government since the UK left the EU has been welcomed by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) for reducing costs for drinks businesses and positive knock-on effects for hospitality firms.

Analysis

Who did it best? How other countries are treating pubs during Covid-19 second spike

08-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

With pandemic restrictions being imposed on hospitality businesses both across the UK and further afield, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a closer look at how night spots in some of Europe's major cities are being affected by Covid-19's...

Analysis

Why are pubs being blamed for a second coronavirus spike?

23-Sep-2020 By Stuart Stone

Throughout the coronavirus outbreak, pubs have been the subject of an inflated number of newspaper column inches with one outlet claiming they have become the focus for 'pandemic Britain’s culture wars'. But is it unfair the spotlight remains...

Baroness McIntosh takes hot seat at PASS

01-Mar-2018 By Stuart Stone

Baroness Anne McIntosh of Pickering has taken up the chair of the board position of the recently revamped PASSCo community interest company, which operates the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS).

New ‘powerful voice’ vows to fight for pub rights

22-Feb-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

New trade organisation UKHospitality, a fusion of the ALMR and BHA, has promised to fight hard for the £130bn hospitality sector after members voted in favour of its creation yesterday (21 February).

British gin outsells beef

13-Feb-2018 By Huw Cross

Britain exports more gin than beef, according to new figures that show overseas sales reached £530m in 2017.

VAT duty cut campaigners meet MPs at the Brexit department

01-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

Leading figures behind the campaign to reduce VAT in the hospitality industry met with a number of senior Conservative MPs who support the beer and pub industries.

The nation’s favourite gin has been revealed

25-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

The UK’s favourite gin has been revealed, after 25,000 consumers voted on variants from around the world.

MPs learn the economic importance of beer and cheese

23-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

The National Farmers Union (NFU) joined forces with the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group to highlight the importance of British beer and cheese to the UK economy.

Number of distilleries still soaring thanks to gin boom

17-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Britain is now host to 315 distilleries, which is more than double the number that were operating across the nation five years ago.

Asahi Super Dry relaunched in the UK

16-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

Asahi Super Dry, the premium Japanese lager, is to be brewed ‘in house’ in Europe for the first time, Asahi UK has announced.

Trade bodies urge MPs to protect UK’s music venues

10-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Ahead of the parliamentary debate on 10 January regarding the agent-of-change principle, trade bodies have urged MPs to support the UK’s music venues.

House of Lords to debate Licensing Act scrutiny report along with Government's response

19-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The House of Lords is set to debate the legislative scrutiny report on the Licensing Act 2003 this week, which was published in April and described the legislation as 'fundamentally flawed', together with the Government's response, which...

JDW rejects warnings of 'catastrophic' Brexit impact on food-and-drink sector

14-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Trade bodies have warned MPs that an "orderly" Brexit is needed, with a bad deal being "catastrophic" for the food and drink sector, however JD Wetherspoon's chair claimed this is "misleading".

How Brexit and the Irish border could affect your Baileys or Guinness

13-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Diageo has said that Ireland is one of its biggest priorities in the Brexit negotiations, and that a hard border would be "very unwelcome".

Darts legends back Prostate Cancer UK pub campaign

13-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

Dennis Priestley, Martin Adams and Bobby George attended an exclusive event on 12 December at a London pub that has recently signed up as a Men United Arms venue.

New Wetherspoon beer mat flags 'big business scare story'

04-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

JD Wetherspoon has issued a new beer mat highlighting its support of the British fishing industry and accusing business chiefs of misleading the public on soaring food prices after Brexit.

What’s going on at Campari UK?

04-Dec-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Campari UK is at the centre of a perfect storm, riding the wave of growing demand for premium drinks from British pubgoers.

ALMR calls on Government to nurture hospitality workers

30-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

With the Department for Education hosting its inaugural Skills Summit today (30 November), the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has implored the Government to include workers in the eating and drinking-out sector in plans to promote skills...

Be At One hits productivity milestone

29-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

The UK’s leading specialist cocktail bar group’s revenue per labour hour now exceeds £50 according to recent analysis of the hourly pay of thousands of sector workers by Fourth.

Deliveroo helping pubs without kitchens

22-Nov-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Delivery service Deliveroo is set to help pubs and bars across the UK that don’t have kitchens by allowing customers to order in food to the pub.

Diners would pay more for British food

13-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Half of UK diners would be willing to pay more for food with British provenance, new research from purchasing company Beacon has revealed.

England take on Argentina in Autumn Internationals curtain raiser

10-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

In the first in a trio of Autumn Internationals at Twickenham, Eddie Jones' side take on Argentina in what the coach describes as their “most important game this year”.

Worrying 35m pint drop in beer sales

06-Nov-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Sales of beer in pubs have suffered a worrying drop, the worst performance in five years, for the third quarter of 2017.

Diageo National Pubwatch Awards unveils winners

03-Nov-2017 By Claire Churchard

Romford Town’s Pubwatch scheme collected the top prize at the glittering Diageo National Pubwatch Awards last night for its significant contribution to community safety.

Autumn Budget 2017

Pub industry at risk without major tax changes, warn pub groups

19-Oct-2017 By Claire Churchard

The future of pubs and thousands of jobs linked to them are at risk if the Chancellor does not tackle “disproportionate” taxes in the Autumn Budget next month, a joint letter from eight leading pub organisations has said.

ALMR announces 12th annual benchmarking survey

10-Oct-2017 By Helen Gilbert

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is urging licensees to contribute to its 12th annual benchmarking survey.

Full line-up of World Cup 2018 qualifiers this weekend

06-Oct-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Premier League takes a break this weekend as several World Cup 2018 football qualifiers get under way, including England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Prime Minister’s Florence speech ‘provides more certainty’ for businesses

22-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Theresa May’s proposals for a two-year transition period after Britain leaves the EU, as well as other assurances, have been welcomed by leaders in the on-trade.

Staycations grow hospitality sales by more than 8%

25-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits are now more inclined to holiday in the UK, providing the on-trade with a substantial boost, although the uncertain economic climate is preventing them from really splashing the cash.

‘Get a grip’ and confirm Brexit transition plan, WSTA urges ministers

03-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has told the Government to “get a grip” and provide businesses with an agreed, carefully thought-out policy to reassure the drink industry’s “deep-seated concerns” over the “chaotic approach to Brexit”.

Brexit: New report highlights fears for Britain’s wine trade

02-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

More than 99% of wine drunk in the UK is imported, according to a new report from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Huddersfield pub aims to take JD Wetherspoon’s ‘biggest UK pub’ title

20-Jul-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A new pub in Huddersfield believes it can beat JD Wetherspoon’s claim to have the biggest boozer in the UK.

Trade bodies join forces to outline Brexit priorities

19-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub industry bodies are among more than 20 organisations that have outlined 10 Brexit priorities to protect the UK’s food and farming sector.

Weekend of sport revs up with Wimbledon final and British Grand Prix

14-Jul-2017 By Georgina Townshend

With the Wimbledon final and the British Grand Prix, sports fans can look forward to a fantastic two days of sport on home soil this weekend.

Exodus of non-British workers ‘disastrous’ for pub sector

04-Jul-2017 By Georgina Townshend

About one in three non-British workers in the UK are considering leaving the UK in the next five years, which could be “disastrous” for the pub sector, leading bodies have said.

Eating out sector 'under threat' despite PM’s visa assurances

04-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The eating-out sector could be under threat if the Government doesn’t fill jobs in the UK with foreign workers after Brexit, according to a leading trade association.

British & Irish Lions return for second Test match

30-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Another weekend of sport will see the second match in the British & Irish Lions Test series in Wellington, as well as the tennis final from Eastbourne.

Heineken to sell a number of pubs as part of Punch deal

27-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Heineken has offered to sell a number of pubs in 33 areas across the UK “to preserve competition and ensure customers in these locations do not lose out” as part of its Punch deal.

BBPA's rally call leaflet sent to all MPs

26-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Pub trade bosses have sent a leaflet to MPs setting out why beer and pubs matter so much to the UK economy this week.

Queen’s Speech promises ‘best possible’ Brexit deal

21-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Brexit was at the heart of the Queen’s Speech (21 June), as she announced the Government’s priority to secure the “best possible deal” as the country prepares to leave the European Union.

Recruit from within UK, industry leaders tell MCA conference

21-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

With Brexit talks underway and the potential for tighter immigration limits on the horizon, a panel of industry leaders emphasised the importance of recruiting more people from the UK.

Southern Comfort unveils new branding

19-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

Sazerac liqueur brand Southern Comfort has undergone a rebrand and launched a new 50% ABV variant in the UK as the company seeks to improve its whiskey credentials.

ALMR hires former Heineken sales director as chief operating officer

05-Jun-2017 By Liam Coleman

Rupert Culme-Seymour has been appointed as the chief operating officer at the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) to oversee the association’s commercial and membership growth and events management.

Price of wine rises faster in 12 weeks than in two years

01-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

The average price of a bottle of wine has risen faster in the past 12 weeks than it has in the past two years, latest figures from the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) show.