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Phonographic Performance Limited have delayed the initial proposals to increase fees

PPL delay proposals for recorded music fee hike

By Luke Nicholls

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and other industry trade bodies have succeeded in halting proposals for huge fee rises in the playing of music in UK pubs and nightclubs.

Wadworth chef John Furby (left) with catering development manager Scott Ferguson

Wadworth opens cookery school to improve pub food quality

By Luke Nicholls

Family brewers Wadworth has opened the Wadworth Brewery Cookery School, providing training to members of its managed houses and tenanted pubs, in a bid to raise the food standards across its entire estate.

The BBPA believes the current planning system hampers business investment and undermines job growth in the beer and pub industry

No more red tape for pubs, says BBPA submission

By Luke Nicholls

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the Government stick to its guns on planning reform, which could liberate UK pubs from unnecessary red tape when it comes to minor modifications to premises.

Revolution vodka bar chain aims to increase diner numbers

Revolution vodka bar chain aims to increase diner numbers

By Emma Eversham

Vodka bar chain Revolution has unveiled plans to attract more diners to its 66 venues across the UK by introducing a raft of food-focused measures including an extended menu and training for all kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Luminar placed into administration

Luminar placed into administration

By Emma Eversham

Bar and nightclub owner Luminar has been placed into administration after its lenders refused to extend a waiver on loan repayments.

The equivalent to 45 million fewer pints were sold over the quarter compared with last year, or 488,000 fewer per day

BBPA reveals more bad news for UK pubs

By Luke Nicholls

UK pub beer sales are down 4.3 per cent in the third quarter from the same period last year, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

Eighty per cent of pub owners expect sales of cask ale to rise

Pub landlords pin hopes on cask ale

By Luke Nicholls

Pub Landlords throughout the UK believe that cask ale could hold the key to the future of the Great British pub, according to new research by Molson Coors.

Agency Workers Rights legislation: What do I need to consider?

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Agency Workers Rights legislation: What do I need to consider?

New legislation around Agency Workers Rights (AWR) came into force on 1 October 2011. Dawn Redman, director of Retail Recruitment Company, ensures hospitality employers know what they need to consider when employing temporary staff.

Last month, BigHospitality reported that pubs are closing at a rate of two every day across Britain

Pub companies ‘behaving like bankers’

By Luke Nicholls

Pub companies are ‘stifling’ the UK pub market by behaving in an irresponsible manner not dissimilar to that of country’s banks in the lead up to the recession.

Vinopolis' Haloween Ball features the Bombay Sapphire cocktail with a twist, and two Absinthe tastings

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Haloween Ball at Vinopolis and Diwali at Dishoom

By Luke Nicholls

With Diwali and Halloween both falling this month, restaurants, bars and hotels including Vinnopolis and Dishoom tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they are running to attract customers.

Jill Stein was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business for her outstanding achievements within the industry

Pearls of Wisdom: Jill Stein

By Luke Nicholls

Jill Stein is the creative force behind a business empire spanning more than 35 years, with six restaurants, accommodation, a cookery school, a pub, four shops and a separate design company. But just how tough is it for women aiming for the top in the...

Career Profile: Phil Davison

Career Profile: Phil Davison

By Emma Eversham

Phil Davison began his career as a chef, running restaurants and pubs before finally buying his own pub - the Sun in the Wood, near Newbury - which he has run with his wife Lauren for the past 15 years.

Zero Waste Scotland works with businesses, communities, individuals and local authorities to help them reduce waste, recycle more and use resources sustainably

Zero Waste could save Scottish hospitality billions

By Luke Nicholls

Zero Waste Scotland has welcomed new proposals outlined by the Scottish Government to increase recycling collections from businesses, which could in effect save Scottish businesses millions of pounds.

Fifty-six per cent said that pizza was healthy if topped with certain vegetables or fruits, while over 20 per cent thought that pizza was ‘fairly healthy’, regardless of toppings

Customer survey reignites calorie labelling debate

By Luke Nicholls

Two-thirds of pub and restaurant goers want to see more nutritional information - including calorie content - on food menus before placing their orders, new research has found.

Visitor spending in Britain for the month of August was a record high, despite holiday visits falling from last year

British tourism has ‘mixed’ August, report finds

By Luke Nicholls

A report from the Office for National Statistics has revealed ‘mixed’ tourism figures for the month of August, following the riots which hit many parts of London and other major cities.

National media blamed for 'talking down' jobs in hospitality

National media blamed for 'talking down' jobs in hospitality

By Emma Eversham

The national media should stop 'talking down' jobs in hospitality and start promoting the industry as a worthwhile career choice for job seekers to enable restaurants, hotels and pubs to fill vacant positions and retain staff.

While all three outlets will be open in time for the lucrative festive period, The Urban Pub Company is on the acquisition trail to open more outlets in 2012

Urban Pub Company begins ambitious expansion

By Luke Nicholls

The Urban Pub Company is set to roll out an ambitious expansion programme throughout Scotland’s central belt, which will see three new licenced outlets open their doors under three new brands by the end of this year.

According to Brian Wisdom, the report is a strong indicator of the sector's economic health and demonstrates company confidence about their future.

Hospitality defies double-dip recession

By Luke Nicholls

The hospitality industry is experiencing the highest level of job activity for over two years, despite growing fears that the UK is to be hit by a double-dip recession.

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